Members of the public attend the launch of the Telecom Christmas tree at Auckland's Victoria Park. The 27-metre high Christmas tree, made out of 375,000 lights will be lit from dusk 'til dawn, until Boxing Day.
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Arrest warrant issued for former X Factor contestant Nofoala Lameko
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Orana Wildlife Trust reveals findings of review
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Market Watch: Year end special
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Grey Lynn resident's tools stolen during morning robbery
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Teacher aide goes the extra mile for Cassius
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Mount Monster 2024
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Couple rescued after horror crocodile stalking
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Westpac listens and reacts to a scam call an alert customer recorded
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Grocery suppliers push up prices and a deadly weekend on the water | NZ Herald News Update
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Markets with Madison: Big tech data centres
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Kea Kids News: Little River kid is making big business with arts and crafts
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Christmas Pavlova Wreath
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Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
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Consumer spending outlook rising, police presence after gang tangi | NZ Herald News Update
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Paddington in Peru trailer
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Former lawyer prosecuted over dying man’s will, court overturns $500K bequest to former lover
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Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
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BBQ Butterflied Chicken with Avocado Salad
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Napier gang leader's funeral procession
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One killed, one critical in Coromandel incident, Kiwibank predicts growth | NZ Herald News Update
A 77yo man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Waiau, Coromandel yesterday. Kiwibank predicts growth in 2025, record migrant numbers leave NZ.
Former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe in his home in Takapuna
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Tim Bray: The Sense of an Ending
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Kindness or cult? Questions over Falun Dafa's inclusion in Santa parades
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Rare dolphin spotted in Auckland's Waitematā Harbour
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