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Ben Hill
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Reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Northland gunman: No licence but had grenades and firearms

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Crackdown on sale of fake Lions tour gear

19 Jun 05:40 AM

Government officials are cracking down on the sale of fake Lions tour merchandise.

First game of Lions tour sold out
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First game of Lions tour sold out

03 Jun 03:12 AM

Inclement weather has failed to put off footy fans in the North.

Wet weather threat to tour excitement
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Wet weather threat to tour excitement

02 Jun 05:06 AM

The only Irish pub in Whangarei is preparing for a raucous rugby weekend.

They're here! Lions land in New Zealand
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They're here! Lions land in New Zealand

31 May 12:23 AM

The British and Irish Lions have touched down for their 13th tour of New Zealand.

First-time angler pulls in monster marlin
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First-time angler pulls in monster marlin

27 Feb 12:09 AM

Wade Wilson made the catch of a lifetime from a tiny boat.

Meth trial: Real estate agent breaks down
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Meth trial: Real estate agent breaks down

25 Jan 04:23 AM

An estate agent facing meth and perjury charges broke down in tears while adamantly denying she bought or used drugs.

After the deluge: Big wet easing
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After the deluge: Big wet easing

18 Jan 05:02 PM

The heavy rain that has saturated the country expected to ease.

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