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Capital transport solutions 'steamrolled'
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Prisoner charged with attempted murder
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Julie Anne Genter secret letter saga continues
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Film star joins Ihumātao gathering in Wellington
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Heavy traffic after Wellington's Mt Victoria Tunnel reopens
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Chief Ombudsman to investigate Julie Anne Genter's secret letter
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Beast of Blenheim claims Crown abused judicial process
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Philanthropist's $1m gift to national music centre
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Grandmother who murdered teen to be sentenced
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Smoke alarms saved lives in Wellington house fire
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$1.5m house forfeited after Sir Ngatata Love fraud
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 'jolts' lower North Island
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Drawing prize takes more traditional route
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Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
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Call for different Wellington Airport public transport options
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Sick toddler wakes after 10 days of sleeping non-stop
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Comment: Open and transparent? Release your letter Julie Anne Genter
COMMENT: Where's the transparency over Julie Anne Genter's letter to Transport Minister?
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All Black 'heartbroken' after younger brother drowns
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