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There are fresh calls for the New Zealand Land Wars to be marked with a public holiday.
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"There has been no input from ordinary New Zealanders.
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Sexually harassed by priest: Anglican parishioner finds justice after 15 years
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Coronavirus caution: Hastings backpackers closes its doors to foreigners
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Aussie deportations: Time for NZ govt to 'step forward' on world stage
A petition asks MPs to dob Australia into the United Nations over its human rights record.
Deportee and commissioner join forces against Oz
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Sir Bob Jones to pay legal costs to Renae Maihi
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