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Editorial: Hurricanes v Chiefs kicks off at right time thanks to wrong schedule
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'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
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Crown says Scott Watson was the only one with 'motive and opportunity' to kill
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Review of urgent passport for Fred Again tour cost taxpayers $50k
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Health Ministry staff fire back at pay freeze; changes to Suicide Prevention Office revealed
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Health New Zealand implements recruitment pause amid budget overspend
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Ministry of Health confirms final job cut tally
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Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out
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Community unites to raise $150k for Mana College trip to Europe
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