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Grandfather of Kahui twins admits lying
The slain Kahui twins' grandfather today admitted lying to police to protect his son Chris, an inquest into the twins' deaths has heard.
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Inquest: Cru Kahui not taken to hospital after breathing stopped
The Kahui twins' grandfather drove 50km to search for their mum when baby Cru stopped breathing, instead of taking him 4km to hospital, an inquest hears.
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Auckland train lines reopen after fire
A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.
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League: Christchurch to host Anzac test
Christchurch was today confirmed as the venue next year for New Zealand's annual mid-season rugby league test against Australia.
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League: Carney named player of the year
Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.
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Ride-on mower sends King to emergency dept
A run-in with a ride-on mower is being blamed for keeping the Maori King from at least one high-profile event.
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DHB to apologise to mum sent bill after baby dies
The Auckland District Health Board will apologise to a mother whose unborn baby did not survive a publicly funded procedure at Auckland Hospital and was sent a $2200 bill for the treatment.
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NZ Melbourne Cup jockey banned after drug test
A top Zealand-born Melbourne Cup jockey has been suspended for three months after testing positive to a banned substance.
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Mason's assault conviction quashed
A Christchurch musician has successfully had his conviction for assaulting his four-year-old son quashed by the Supreme Court.
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League: Trio return for Kiwis
Adam Blair, Frank Pritchard and Ben Matulino were today named to return for New Zealand's Four Nations test against Australia.