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Police said there were further arrests to be made.
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The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
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SH5 Rangitaiki crash causes serious injuries
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‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekend
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‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
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Christchurch gains global fame as street art capital post-earthquake
Reuben Woods noted the city's shift from English to diverse.
Scott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandoned
The hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.
Wellington castle with colourful past for sale
The agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.
‘A race to the last mussel’: Alarm over sea life scalping from Auckland beaches
Ecologist says scraping the shoreline of mussels could affect the wider food chain.
‘Out of touch’: Concerns over proposed firearms law changes
Muslim leaders warn more mass shootings may occur if gun laws are eased.
Tory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’
The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.
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Residents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’
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Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
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‘Incredibly exciting’: Plans for luxury waterfront hotel
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Gloriavale death: Coroner says Sincere Standtrue died suddenly from ‘blacking out game’
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‘Perversion of academic freedom’: Seymour slams Auckland Uni Te Tiriti course
The university has defended the courses, saying they are relevant to studies.
‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears
Outdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.
Cousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.
Homegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfront
The Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.
Why new Māori student centre sparks debate among politicians
The centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.
Opinion: Why Milford Sound’s tsunami risk should alarm NZ
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Mother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injury
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A young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up group
He carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.
Watch: Spectacular fireball lights up night sky
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