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Attempted murder charges after campervan attack
The man arrested for allegedly trying to set fire to a campervan with two people in it has been charged with the attempted murder of the pair.
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Queensland flood victims return to muddy homes
Queensland residents are about to begin the monumental task of cleaning up their properties as floodwaters start to recede.
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Girl dies in fall while biking to dairy
A 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs. The girl had been cycling to the dairy with her aunty and cousin when the accident happened.
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Public getting the message on water safety
Beach-goers appear to be heeding warnings to swim between the flags, although some surf lifesaving clubs are finding the summer busier than others.
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AA: Safer roads, cars will reduce toll
Roads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.
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Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp dating on the sly
A new year, a new romance: Actress Meg Ryan and veteran rocker John Mellencamp are reportedly dating on the quiet.
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Campaign to save pristine beach
A campaign is underway to save New Chums Beach in the Coromandel, named one of the world's top 20 beaches.