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The six Kiwis set to compete in $200k 'run it straight' final
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Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize
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A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.
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Gregor Paul: What Scott Robertson's selections reveal about power-based plans
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State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
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'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafood
None of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
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'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase
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Man in custody after five-hour armed police stand-off in Christchurch
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Canterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035
Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.
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Brian Tamaki led a march down Queen St, claiming non-Christian religions are out of control.
Super Rugby Pacific sees viewership increase
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