Aucklander Jordan Watson shot to fame on the Internet as 'How to Dad'. This weekend he descended on Taihape with a film crew in tow, for the annual gumboot throwing competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air
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Luxon comments on Wellington Water
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How to train your Bearded Dragon
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1400 butterflies released in bid to arrest decline
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New Zealander of the Year Lance O'Sullivan pops question at Warriors game
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Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / Hayden Woodward
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
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Te Whare o Rehua - Episode 1
Redevelopment of Whanganui’s Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reflects Whanganui's rich cultural heritage ensuring it inspires generations to come. Video / Faultline Films
“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealed
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Manu World Champs Finals
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Historic yacht Tawhiri undergoes major restoration by son of former owner
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Greenpeace protest targets mining lobby
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Jeffrey Epstein's contact list revealed
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Splash Back
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Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre
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Great white shark spotted with rope around its tail
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Donald Trump will become the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits.