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'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
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Auckland mayor inks friendship deal with governor of Chinese province
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Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer
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Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
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Sky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absence
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UK bank accuses Westpac of ‘critical errors’ after customer sent $158k to wrong account
Westpac denies liability, blaming the customer for keying the wrong account details.
Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.
Pharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me
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Teacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities
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‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor
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Unpacking the realities and fiction of immigration as countries crack down on migrants
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Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
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