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Hong Kong police shoot protester, man set on fire
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Mars closure: What now for Whanganui workers?
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India: Mother of all rivers
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Jacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade deal
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Sheep placenta cream retailer: 'This ingredient has been used for a long time'
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Bali tourist blasted over 'shameful' bikini act
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British death truck victim had just been deported
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Thai King's former mistress vanishes after royal title stripped
The monarch's former bodyguard turned mistress has reportedly vanished.
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Whanganui cricket manager goes into bat for Manawatu
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Students wear boxes on heads to stop cheating
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