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Bluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruption

Weather, golf and a baby on the way: The subplots around Ruud’s ASB Classic return

'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer lies

Death probe: Police focus on how two people died on Pukehina property

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

Body found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lake

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

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Bluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruption

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Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants

'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer lies

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

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