From 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for gold
The Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been around since 1990.
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Whanganui City College lead success at waka ama champs
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Focus: Red Bull Flugtag takes off in Auckland
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Mayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failure
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Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
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Dunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lion
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Kiwi Olympic gold medallist expelled from Canoe Racing NZ
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Waka ama sprint nationals called off due to Covid
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Kiwi Olympic gold medallist accused of inappropriate sexualised remarks to female athletes
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Horror jet boat crash: Pair end up in court
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Waka ama: Results out, mana restored
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