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Bridges points to 'grey area' over political work
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Hawkesby: Doctors should understand patients' spiritual needs too
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NZ slams Japan's latest whaling expedition
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Law Commission recommends ditching 50-50 split after a breakup
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Kiwis encouraged to be sun smart to help prevent skin cancer.
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Scientists probe NZ's quiet, high-risk quake zones
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Colonisation, racism main drivers of Māori in prisons - report
The report argued to put Māori perspectives at the centre of justice policy.
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Standoff in wake of proctor's bong move
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