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Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
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$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economy
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‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrage
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Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
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Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
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Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.
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‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
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The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.
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Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill
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Prominent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attack
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Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
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Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
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Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
Kumar century helps put HSOB back on top
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Operation FTP goes ahead despite risk of fine
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‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
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Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
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Kinleith Mill will see 230 jobs cut
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