Kids quiz politicians on their state care plans
Politicians have been put in the hot seat by young people who were formerly in state care.
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Fourth vape shop in Auckland mall labelled 'a disgrace'
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Rob Rattenbury: It’s a matter of faith
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Displaced Black Power family rehomed in Mongrel Mob territory post-cyclone
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Samoan-Kiwi actor on debut film and playing a gay man
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Kaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian Batchelor
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Kaimai quiz night attendees disgusted over group’s KKK costumes
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Dannevirke woman recognised for contribution to community
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