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'Disgusting coward’: Winston Peters says window smashed at his home

‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepovers

Knife plot: Muslim leaders say it was 'sheer good luck' the attack was intercepted

$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier pool

Why burnout peaks at this time of year – and how to overcome it to make it through to the holidays

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White Ferns v South Africa: NZ seek first win of tournament

Two Vogel's cereal batches recalled due to fear of metal pieces

Rugby World Cup winner reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis

‘Manifestly inadequate’: Prosecutors to appeal mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's jail term

Million-dollar Maccas run: West Auckland McDonald's for sale - free Big Macs not included

Million-dollar Maccas run: West Auckland McDonald's for sale - free Big Macs not included

BYD New Zealand announces Atto 1 and Atto 2, Sealion 5 and Sealion 8: brace yourselves

Core blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off

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‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepovers

Two Vogel's cereal batches recalled due to fear of metal pieces

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