Revealed: 'Vibrant' work wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2021
Mark Braunias' abstract artwork caught the judges' eye for its "raucous energy".
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Oranga Tamariki apologises for keeping a child in hospital
Oranga Tamariki described the child's case as 'unacceptable'.
Staff at Waikato DHB 'extremely distressed' by Oranga Tamariki's treatment of child
Experienced nursing staff saw it as the most distressing 'uplift' in their career.
Cookie cutters bring Māori flavour to kitchen tools
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GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
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Manhunt for dangerous suspect who fled police after crashing into vehicle
Eagle helicopter joins midnight hunt.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
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Bruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city
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District council works urgently to upgrade treatment plant
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Minister won't back down on her position not to arm police officers
Poto Williams says the communities she represents don't want armed police.
Hamilton shooting: Police confirm name of 42-year-old
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Passengers watched in shock as their carriage slowly broke off from the rest of the train.
Manu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard
'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
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'City under siege': Rugby fans wanted blood after Springbok cancellation
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No gun: Police called to service station after reports of man with firearm
Police say no gun was presented.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
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Hamilton shooting: 'Five shots, two shots, then silence', neighbour's stark recall
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Springbok terror: Anti-tour plot to shoot nails into Eden Park
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