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Pedestrian killed on motorway struck by at least three vehicles - none stopped
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Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move
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Man missing after falling into river at popular national park
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House fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspicious
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Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island today
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Why NZ needs more Māori nurses for culturally safe care
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Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
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Waiheke residents: Digital nomads could push us out
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