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Rob Rattenbury: Cycling through the memories of a great sport
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Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition
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Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
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Pest plant found in Horizons region
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'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prison
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Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils
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Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
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Border fire warning shot as rugby season begins
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Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot
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Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
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Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
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Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge
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