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Sanctions and benefit increases key difference between Labour, National.
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'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
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Schoolgirls' heads kicked on bus in unprovoked attack in Auckland
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‘Dildo precedent?’ Protester who poured juice on Posie Parker tries to get assault charge tossed
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Boy racers have been causing problems in Canterbury for decades.
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Having experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.
Kids quiz politicians on their state care plans
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Letters: National’s tax plan, Act’s construction policy, boot camps and what visitors see
OPINION: Letters on protesters, Labour's policies and transport solutions.
I went from being a non-smoker to a vape addict
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Rolling Stone board member removed amid controversial comments
He was fired after comments suggesting black and female musicians are 'less articulate'.
'Do not approach': Police issue warrant, search for accused murderer after bail breach
Police said they were actively investigating the 28-year-old’s whereabouts.
Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest
Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.
'Citizen's arrest': Businessman tackles thief at Countdown - cops say 'let him go'
NBR publisher Todd Scott tackled a man allegedly abusing staff at an Auckland supermarket.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint
Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.
Homelessness can be ‘grappled’ with housing and support services, PM says
Dunedin’s homelessness crisis is estimated to involve upwards of 1500 people.
Birds and the bees: 'Mum, I have something to tell you'
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Wellington’s Ata Tuhakaraina third candidate to contest Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat
Ata is a champion of the Man Up program and wants to help other Māori men.
National's housing promises: 'Disaster' for Rotorua or fix for Labour's 'debacle'?
Rotorua MP says National aims to rid the city of emergency housing motels in two years.
Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
Community advocates are furious, saying politicians should be doing more.
Beatty Ave Fitness: Sacrificing a little sleep for better health
"If you can persevere...you can get through anything."
The 'big problem' of family violence: Student creates initiative to raise awareness
"I feel like lots of people don’t really know the true extent of it."
Letters to the editor: Readers react to recent bashings of teen girls in Rotorua
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Rob Rattenbury: It’s a matter of faith
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Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others
When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?
Jessie Gurunathan: Girl Dinner is the antithesis of social media perfection, and I’m on board
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Displaced Black Power family rehomed in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
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