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Auckland Council mulls leasing out port, charging rent
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Huge apartment law shake-up close to passing
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PM's message on first trip abroad since Covid hit: We're open
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Police appeal for sightings of items linked to missing fisherman
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Vape chain opens 100 stores: How Shosha became one of NZ's largest retailers
Shosha harbours no guilt for growing its business at any potential risk of public health.
Mum of Sydney Royal Easter Show stabbing victim breaks silence
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First pictures of Russia's doomed Moskva warship
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Opinion: Hidden disaster for royals in stunning picture of Harry and Meghan
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Covid-19: NZ needs new playbook to replace 'inefficient' traffic lights
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Stranded superyachts pile up in European shipyards
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Easter holidaymakers warned of severe weather, 'expect the unexpected'
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Star dumps husband, agent after Magic Mike exit
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Gold Coast man takes his own life during funeral service
A man tragically took his own life at a funeral in front of shocked mourners.
Get ready for the return of big music shows
Some of the biggest bands in the world are set to return to New Zealand shores again.
Special report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciers
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Inside Shanghai quarantine: 24-hour lights, no hot showers
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Between Two Beers podcast: The truth about playing against Jonah
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James Doolan: How tourists subsidise date night - and why we need them back fast
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Russians cruelly taunt captured British mercenary
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Chris Rattue: The genius coach that could help fix Black Ferns' problems
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Fears Harry and Meghan could 'hijack' Queen's Jubilee celebrations
The Sussexes are reportedly gearing up to steal the show at the Platinum Jubilee.
All hands to the pump: How OfficeMax survives Covid's mass disruption
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