Runaway truck death: Driver suffered brain damage trying to stop vehicle
The driver chased the truck 20-30m as it rolled down the gorge.
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Andy Foster distances himself from candidate who claims Covid vaccine is dangerous
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Parliament protest 'judge' stood down from senior role with prominent health provider
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Treasury officials working on plan to fund Govt's multi-billion mass transit vision
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Porirua could get 6000 new homes under new scheme
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Water tragedy: Body pulled from the sea at Titahi Bay
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Snap building closures driven by untested WorkSafe guidance
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