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Leah Stephens was allegedly killed for talking about a murder she witnessed.
Ministry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferry
Investigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.
Number of benefits cut more than doubles in a year
Missed appointments and failing to prepare for work have contributed to the cuts.
Have your say on where another 30,000 people could live in Hastings
Hastings District Council is calling on residents to help plan for growth.
ABs and Boks ‘squared up’ in a bar, and the player who feared ABs wanted to ‘kill’ him
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Napier fountain to cost council $175,000 to light up again
When fixed the fountain will be brighter and more colourful.
Dame Lynda Topp: Why she doesn't call cancer a battle, and loves a (pink) walk
'If you think of it as a battle, life will be a battle.'
Teen charged after man stabbed and critically hurt in Auckland city centre
The attack took place in Quay St in central Auckland.
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Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.
'Big impact': What the return of cruise ships means for Tauranga
Local leaders welcome the economic prospects as the cruise season's first ship arrives.
Canny view: What’s the future of New Zealand’s economic landscape?
Opinion: Super and healthcare costs are projected to skyrocket. How can NZ cope?
Team NZ flight controller Andy Maloney recaps races 7 and 8 of the Cup match
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MTG’s ‘Eye Spy, Curious Stories’ designed for visual and tactile experience: Laura Vodanovich
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Our great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'
Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?
Plans for 'world-class' Hastings racecourse
OPINION: Modern facilities will secure the club's future for years to come – John Jenkins.
Compilation vinyl album a chance to showcase local talent
Rare chance for up-and-coming artists to be featured alongside established acts.
Tourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workers
International tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.
Cow mastitis invention wins big
Mastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.
Rising star offers insight on navigating the challenges of a work-life balance
Brooke Gibson concedes she has made sacrifices along the way.
Morning quiz: What is the oldest Ivy League university?
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Thomas Coughlan: The Greens have saved their membership, now what about the voters
Green Party delegates decided to sanction the use of the waka-jumping law against Tana.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
No assisted dying oversight for seven months as doctors sound alarm
A newly appointed committee is working double-time to catch up on the reports.
'Meth bender': Man jailed for sparking bomb-squad callout
He yelled at police: 'I’m the one who planted the bomb'.
Burma celebrates birthday
Burma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.
Kim Dotcom in pay stoush with gardener over work at Queenstown mansion
Dotcom disputes claims, says he has great relationships with contractors.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
Letters: Vulnerable patients need clear communication; Ardern deserves damehood
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Kiwi kid leaves David Walliams stunned, ‘shocked to the core’
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