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Council reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrived
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'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.

'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
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Battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposal
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NZ company linked to UK money-laundering probe
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'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
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Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
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Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
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South African captain declares short of breaking Lara's test record
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Tommy Hope is Tala’s new head chef - what’s he bringing to the modern Samoan restaurant table?
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The mystery of Minnie Dean: Was the only woman executed by law in New Zealand innocent?
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No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost
Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.

My weird week on a Government-prescribed ‘perfect diet’
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'Long-term strategy': How iwi are outpacing major NZ companies
Tainui's assets grew to $1.9m, enabling $56m distribution to marae.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.

'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply
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