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‘Tragic family incident’: Man dead, woman and teens critically injured after shooting in Waitārere Beach

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Mourning 'Mr Rugby', a 'local legend' who devoted his life to sport

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'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

13 Jan 04:04 PM

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Morning quiz: Which musical term denotes that a piece is to be played 'sweetly'?

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13 Jan 03:55 AM

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13 Jan 02:34 AM

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‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety

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'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars

Lee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.

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Council opens door to private management of night market

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Tauranga crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage

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13 Jan 08:51 PM

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Police release name of diver who died in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay

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Check before you swim: Water quality dips at popular spots

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13 Jan 04:01 AM

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'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's

Tauranga crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

Editorial: Prescription fees U-turn welcome

‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth award

Tower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award win

Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb

Person found injured on roadside in East Auckland, police cordon off road

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safety

'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars

Council opens door to private management of night market

Tauranga crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage

Police release name of diver who died in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay

Check before you swim: Water quality dips at popular spots

Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea

Person dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburb

Police renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown wedding

'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highway

Where 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after search

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

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'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey

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