Mental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats record
The mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.
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Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.
Awkward Meghan Markle moment at Prince Harry's polo match
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Ex-political candidate who stole from charity for needy children to keep suppression
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World Central Kitchen saving lives but paying a price in blood
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Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow
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New vehicle a lifeline for rural communities
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Mike King's plea to thieves after charity office break-in
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Jarrod Gilbert: Is it wrong to accept gang donations?
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How a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity
“If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do as much good as possible."
Elon Musk's giant charity keeps the money close to home
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The big risk factor for dementia - and what the Government is being urged to do about it
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A-list star stood in for King Charles at charity event
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