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'Thought my new TV was a dud': Christmas Eve glitches hit free-to-air channels for second day

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Morning quiz: How many whiskers does a domestic cat typically have on its muzzle?

Year in Review: When Jack Fagan won the world's richest speed shear

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'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ

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