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Top NZ horse trainer denies animal cruelty allegations after racehorse dies
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Manurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegation
The marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.
Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'
The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.
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Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car
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Fake vaccine pass allegations: Police swoop on Canterbury address
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Four Vietnamese men named after Whangārei dope growing bust
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