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Sponsored school sees charter plan pitfall
A South Auckland primary school says it would be substantially hampered without the private....
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Father drowns at tragic beach
The distraught survivor of a fishing tragedy spoke last night of desperately trying to keep his brother-in-law's head above water before losing his grip and watching him drown.
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Nightmare on the Rugby World Cup express
Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.
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Doubling the odds: Where to support your second fave team
Why have one team, when you can have two? Danielle Wright finds adopting a team is adding to the excitement, as well as providing international visitors with a feeling of familiarity and somewhere to celebrate.
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Rugby World Cup: High hopes for opening ceremony
What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together
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Weekend leisure: Go out and have a ball
This softball team of American expats and friends treat their game as a social event, on and off the field, writes Kirsten MacFarlane.