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Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
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Highlanders rugby gear worth $38k stolen in Auckland from parked car, man arrested
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Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
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Missing hiker: Family of British man to join search in Fiordland
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Two by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegations
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Auckland at 15: Progress and possibilities
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Pike River film to premiere in Sydney, images of movie's stars Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm released
Pike River families will attend the Sydney premiere alongside cast and crew.