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O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked

Police seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha home

This 4-year-old wanted one thing for his birthday: a Toyota Camry-themed bash

Black Caps v West Indies: Openers reach 50s, century stand after lunch

Three new assistant commissioners appointed to bolster police leadership

Police seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha home

Police respond to report of e-scooter on Auckland motorway

This 4-year-old wanted one thing for his birthday: a Toyota Camry-themed bash

New faces, old problem: Rotorua sets up wastewater working group

Christmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcels

Flames and smoke pour from car on SH29

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 15 - 21

New spy software detected in journalist's phone in Belarus

Rabbi Eli and Matilda, 10, filmed together moments before Bondi attack

Ex-podcaster Dan Bongino stepping down as deputy FBI director

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 18

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