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Benee postpones regional tour for 'personal' reasons
Benee's first nationwide regional tour was due to kick off in New Plymouth this weekend.
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NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
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Striking jetty artwork inspired by history of five local hapū
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'My worst nightmare': Hamilton joggers injured after geese terrorise fun run
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Cookie cutters bring Māori flavour to kitchen tools
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GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
Fog blankets Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, diverted; heavy rain on way
Fine weather expected before possible heavy rain and floods for parts of NZ.
Bruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city
"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."
1981 Springbok Tour: Former cop recalls being on duty for Hamilton match
"The few police on the embankment were brushed aside like feathers."
'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never owned
Lorraine says her driver's licence was used in a case of stolen identity, to her horror.
Revealed: Hamilton City Council's $22k on talk fest for staff
Hamilton City Council boss says it's a good use of ratepayer money.
Police stand down chopper in hunt for person of interest in Hamilton
Two police helicopters circle area in hunt for person after vehicle abandoned.
Rugby newbie working out how to keep up with the play
Rugby is not two teams and their fans fighting for the win, it's about a good game.
' I wouldn't say I am on their side now, but I am more lenient'
'There was a lot of anger and disappointment ... the game meant a lot to the region'.
Hamilton shooting: Police confirm name of 42-year-old
Joel Robin Buckley was farewelled by family and friends at his funeral today.
Seventh Michael Hill jewellery store heist in 12 months
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Breakaway carriages: Passengers in disbelief after 'bizarre' train trip
Passengers watched in shock as their carriage slowly broke off from the rest of the train.
Manu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard
'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Ferry services cancelled across Auckland
Some ferries from Bayswater and Gulf Harbour have been cancelled this morning.
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
Two carriages of Te Huia commuter train become separated, KiwiRail investigating
Delays on the network expected.
'City under siege': Rugby fans wanted blood after Springbok cancellation
Anti-tour protestors were being "bashed" - but claims some police didn't come to help
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
No gun: Police called to service station after reports of man with firearm
Police say no gun was presented.
'I dislike what I see': John Hart backs Foster - and reveals ABs' real 'concern'
Former All Blacks coach John Hart has spoken out against the 'questioning' of Ian Foster.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
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