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Kayaker abandons mission
Transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson has been safely winched onboard a rescue helicopter and is now on his way back to New Plymouth.
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Blog: What happens when you speak out
Toby Manhire writes: Sure as night follows day, the decision for the complainant in the diplomat sex case to speak out sparked controversy.
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Nightclub assailant: I was hit first
A Golden Gloves amateur boxing title holder convicted of assault after breaking a 22-year-old man's jaw at a local nightclub, says he acted in self-defence
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Five deadly amusement park accidents
Here are some of the worst amusement ride accidents on record.
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Hired thug agreed to bash target
A hired thug who agreed to bash a target so bad that he would need a wheelchair "for the rest of his life" has escaped jail.
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Dreamliner arrival due 4pm
Aucklanders should get a good look at Air New Zealand's first Dreamliner this afternoon, with the plane due to arrive between 4pm and 4.30pm.
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HIV returns in 'cured' girl (+video)
An American girl, who was thought to have been cleared of HIV, has seen her infection return, US scientists say.
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Mum's quick thinking averts tragedy
A young mother helped stop her former partner - 'psychotic' on synthetic cannabis - from driving her and her child into Otago Harbour.
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Diplomat case: Police were confused
A court file reveals police were confused about whether man accused of an alleged sex attack on a Wellington woman had diplomatic immunity.
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NZ @ Noon: Where have the walls gone?
Stories making headlines around the regions today include a disrespectful tenant and Facebook posts concern police.
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Vasectomy raises prostate cancer risk
Men who undergo the snip increase their risk of suffering fatal prostate cancer, new research suggests.
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Family gets by with City Mission's help
Mother of two Jenny Daniell-Wiig used to rely on a foodbank to feed her family on a regular basis. But with help, she's made changes.
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And the World Cup winner is...Adidas
For Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.
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The project that gave the poor a voice
100 low-income families were asked what they needed to get out of poverty. Here are their answers.
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Liquor store attack: Teens identified
A group of teenagers believed to be responsible for a savage liquor store robbery last weekend have been identified following a public appeal.
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