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Households have been warned of overloading the country’s power grid today. Video / NZ Herald
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'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'
Editorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supply
OPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.
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Māori mums must have whānau support
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Ponsonby killer’s past, Budget tease and temperatures plunge | Focus Morning Bulletin May 9, 2024
New details emerge about the Ponsonby Road killer’s criminal past, Nicola Wilis teases her upcoming Budget and polar air sees temperatures plunge in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
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Focus Live: Finance Minister gives first pre-Budget speech
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The Arts Centre - A National Taonga - Frank Film 2024 Ep 1
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Empathy missing in action as MPs take pay rise
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Focus: Prime Minister Chris Luxon takes questions
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Focus: Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead
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Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
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