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A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
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Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
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Locals invited to see eight new Kāinga Ora homes
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Courageous tradies sought for conversations
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Leading entertainment figure previously at centre of ‘rumours and allegations’, jury told
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Local Focus: Charity out to serve up kindness
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Inflation takes away gains from Labour’s Working for Families package
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Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
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Medsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licences
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