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The 'big problem' of family violence: Student creates initiative to raise awareness
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Local Focus: Live for More getting troubled youths back on track
Charitable trust helps young people leave their troubled pasts behind.
'Good guy’: Former firefighter tragically killed in road crash
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'The Aims Games are special to me': Dame Susan Devoy cheers on great-niece
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Two North Island highway projects will each add ‘billions’ to economy
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All Blacks squad naming: Barrett ruled out, Narawa heading home
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