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Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
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Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
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SH1 closure for road maintenance
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Governor-General praises Kīngi Tuheitia's legacy of bringing people together
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Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
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