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Free public transport during Covid-19 cost $110 million
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Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
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Mosque terrorist 'should never been granted gun licence'
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Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
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Sir George Grey statue vandalised
Red paint has been smeared across the face, chest and hands of the statue.
Pressure on Wellington event organisers to front up over seas of plastic
Event waste planning standard proposed in Wellington for large outdoor gatherings.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
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$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors
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De La Salle stabbing: Auckland high school to reassure students of safety
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Local Focus: Wildbase Recovery where it's a good day if there's nothing to see
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Officer on domestic violence and firearm charges faces trial
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Thief steals ice cream, flashes gun at shop assistant before taking off - on bike
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Commerce Commission complaint laid about influencer Simone Anderson
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