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Tracey Slaughter is the first overseas winner of the Calibre Essay Prize.
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Warriors’ messy performance amid rain and inept calls hands them third loss on the trot
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Whanganui mini-golfer takes on world's best
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Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
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Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
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Win a trip to Australia’s Northern Territory, valued at $10,000
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Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
Win: A trip to Fiji and a 7-night Blue Lagoon Cruise for two
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WIN: One of five Black Garlic Lover Gift Boxes from Neudorf Black
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America's Cup teams combine to form new hub
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Golf: Fox falls off pace despite low-scoring round
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Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
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'Exceeded expectations': Rotorua swimmers excel at national event
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Why new Team NZ boat won't be at 100 per cent until October
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Win a Luxurious 2 Night stay at Mākoha PurePod in Kerikeri and Food Hamper
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Boxing: Ryan Garcia hands Devin Haney his first pro loss
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Last chance a charm for Northern Young Farmer of the Year
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