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Ryan Dunlop
Ryan Dunlop is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald

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 deputy principal takes on Fortnite

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To understand why her students were so interested in Fortnight she jumped online.

Fine weather forecast for the weekend
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Fine weather forecast for the weekend

28 Jun 04:48 AM

It comes at the cost of freezing overnight temperatures across the country.

'Every day for two weeks': Kiwis targeted by Mandarin phone scammers
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'Every day for two weeks': Kiwis targeted by Mandarin phone scammers

31 May 08:56 AM

The call is allegedly linked to a scam being reported in Australia and New Zealand.

Fuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices today
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Fuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices today

23 May 06:00 PM

One of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.

Tamihere asks Crown to have another look
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Tamihere asks Crown to have another look

26 Apr 06:46 AM

It comes after the identity of a witness who lied at his trial was revealed by the Herald.

Rug up: First 'winter storm' of the year set to hit country
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Rug up: First 'winter storm' of the year set to hit country

09 Apr 05:19 PM

It is time to rug up as the year's first"winter storm" nears.

Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas
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Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas

12 Mar 02:31 AM

Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.

Simon Bridges: This is Jacinda Ardern's biggest weakness
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Simon Bridges: This is Jacinda Ardern's biggest weakness

27 Feb 05:33 AM

The new National Party leaders says the PM's unusual rise to power is her flaw.

Mike King taking hope on the road
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Mike King taking hope on the road

18 Feb 07:45 PM

King will ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff tto talk about mental health.

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