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Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
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15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
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Man jailed for 17 years for decade of abuse and rape
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Super Rugby team lists: Big names return to starting lineups
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Otago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency callout
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Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
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Family of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsible
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‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre reference
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‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young stars
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South Island farmers move to flexible milking
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Brad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZ
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Jetstar passenger says ‘dozens’ were left without bags including vital gear and medication
Alison Boyce was heading to Stewart Island, but her bag was left in Auckland.
'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt
Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.
‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist
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Sixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
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‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt
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Ant-Man star to play at NZ Open
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