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tsunami warning sirens could be upgraded as noise does not meet national standard
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'No regrets': National stalwart Gerry Brownlee concedes his seat
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Christchurch boarding house plan upsets residents
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New Covid-19 testing method could slash wait times
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Three people arrested in relation to Mairehau raids
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