After four long days Luke Cochrane's family may finally have some closure. And it was all because of his cap.
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Son in middle of mystery at sea
He was floating 160km from where his boat sank and mother went missing. It's not the first tragedy Nathan Carman has been linked to.
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Five arguments why Trump won debate
In the hours after Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton left the debating hall, we've seen five narratives of how maybe, possibly, Trump got the better of things.
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Shield updates: Waikato v Canterbury
Live updates of the Ranfurly Shield clash between holders Waikato and challengers Canterbury from Hamilton.
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Hundreds missing after volcanic eruption
Over 1000 people have been evacuated and several hundred tourists are yet to be located after Mount Barujari erupted in Indonesia today.
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Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Wild weather has caused streets and houses to flood in Auckland and Northland this afternoon.
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Police apology after victim not dead
NZ Police media have apologised to the family of a man they declared deceased but who had suffered critical injuries.
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Three arrested in Trade Me car scam
Three Auckland men in their early twenties have been arrested for allegedly scamming Trade Me car sellers.
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Celebrity bodyguards reveal their secrets
The men and women who protect the world's biggest stars are set to spill their secrets in a new documentary.
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Is Netflix about to make a huge mistake?
There is one genre Netflix has avoided for a long time, now it's diving in with 20 new original shows. It's going to be a big gamble, but will it pay off?
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Bum move - police shoot fleeing man
A photo is circulating on social media apparently showing the moment a man in his 30s was shot by police in New South Wales, Australia.
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Call for funds after Kiwi dies in Hawaii
Loved ones of a Kiwi woman have been left with a six-figure medical bill after she suffered a heart attack on a flight and had to stop in Honolulu for emergency treatment…
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The world's riskiest real estate markets
Vancouver, London and Stockholm rank as the cities most at risk of a housing bubble after a surge in prices in the past five years, while NZ is not listed.
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Crime boss shoots self in testicle, cries
The son of a murdered Melbourne crime boss pulled down his pants and started crying when he shot himself in the groin.
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Airport WiFi passwords revealed
If you've ever found yourself bored out of your mind an airport and locked out of all the wifi hotspots, this app could be a godsend.
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Unitary Plan on shaky ground
New zoning rules allowing for greater residential intensification could be put on hold, pending a legal challenge to Auckland Council's Unitary Plan.
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A "warbird" plane has landed safely at Ardmore Airport after spending more than an hour flying in circles to burn fuel.
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