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As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".
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YWCA: Young women still don't feel equal
Just one young woman in four felt she was given the same opportunities as her male peers.
Police censured for tasering boy, 15, after stolen tractor chase
Teen, 15, on stolen tractor was Tasered after leading police on pursuit.
Greta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to tread
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Woman accused of child sex offending attended school assembly
A woman facing child sex offending charges has been allowed to attend a school assembly.
Hearing survey shows worrying trend among students
A third of Year 9 students at three NZ schools have "abnormal" hearing.
Mongrel Mob sets up first women-only chapter
The largest Mongrel Mob chapter in the world is establishing an all-female chapter.
The real Greta: Friends on activist before she was famous
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Most vaping-related injuries linked to marijuana products
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Superette fills with fog, alleged robber flees with nothing
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Youngest local body election candidate in Auckland says youth 'neglected'
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Local Focus: DJ running for council
Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Millions of youth worldwide strike for climate action
Thousands of people around the globe stage rallies to call attention to climate change.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Vigil held for killed teen Dimetrius Pairama
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'I used to always be an a***hole': Meth gangster's new family life
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Schools advised about dealing with students and 13 Reasons Why
Education officials release advice to schools about students watching 13 Reasons Why.
Brick assault after Levin dairy robbery
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Matt Heath: Playgrounds no fun any more
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Hilary Price's crusade for abused, neglected children
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Lawsuits. Possible bankruptcy. Is there a future in Boy Scouts?
Lawsuits, possible bankruptcy and declining members.
In-house deal secures Otiwhiti's future
Otiwhiti Station sells to almost in-house syndicate committed to continuing the good work.
'Country hick' mum got principal censured
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Principal censured for suspending boy who touched girls
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Is this the most PC playground ever?
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Young Christchurch mosque vigil organiser recognised
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'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinate
Prominent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.
Top Auckland school calls in drug sniffer dogs
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Calls for Govt to target schoolyard over suicide and bullying
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Deplorable act at kid's netball game
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