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Homicide investigation launched after grandad gunned down
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
'Sounded like a handgun': Shooting victim dies in van in East Auckland
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Jurors in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial given day off as halfway point reached
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‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
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Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
'Mix of frustration and pride': NZ Venezuelans meet in rain and cold for anti-Maduro protests
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The screeching U-turn that led to OCR cut
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New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
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Birthday fishing trip turns to tragedy as boat rolls, one dead one rescued
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Girl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicle
Mother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.
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