Burglar caught after leaving engraved knife at scene
The armed burglar, who also breached the Covid-19 lockdown rules, avoided prison.
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Local Focus: Families celebrate return of sport competitions
Parents breathe a sigh of relief as sports return. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'
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Bay Dreams 2021 first line-up announced
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New Zealand ski fields set for good dumping of snow
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Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
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'Horrifying': How a police dog named after Richie McCaw was stabbed in the line of duty
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Bella Vista trial: $70k handshake and forgery claims as blame game continues
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