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Fake Wellington beauty ad steals US doctor's identity
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Fake Wellington beauty ad steals US doctor's identity
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Fake Wellington beauty ad steals US doctor's identity

The ad stole footage of a US dermatologist and pretended she was from New Zealand.

20 Feb 08:00 PM
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'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the Bay

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‘A beautiful burden’: Sol3 Mio's Pati brothers’ journey from Mangere to Met stage
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‘A beautiful burden’: Sol3 Mio's Pati brothers’ journey from Mangere to Met stage

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'Are you threatening me?': Contractor approached by undie-wearing tenant armed with metal pole

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'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the Bay

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Cecilia Robinson: Why Auckland’s growth story is gaining credibility
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Cecilia Robinson: Why Auckland’s growth story is gaining credibility

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20 Feb 10:00 PM
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Girl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in care
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Girl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in care

The new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.

20 Feb 10:00 PM
‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis
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‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis

Elyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.

20 Feb 07:00 PM
‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis
Rotorua Daily Post

‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis

Elyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.

20 Feb 07:00 PM
'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the Bay
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'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the Bay

Each working holiday visa holder is estimated to inject up to $60,000.

20 Feb 05:00 PM
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The revival of diesel vehicles should have all of us concerned – Neil Kirton
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The revival of diesel vehicles should have all of us concerned – Neil Kirton

OPINION: Our diesel vehicle fleet is increasing, while EV uptake has stalled.

20 Feb 05:09 PM
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'Why don't we just fund it?': The bridge replacement battle

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‘You’re not the mother’: Cafe boss allegedly told chef wanting time off after wife's miscarriage

Buoy cafe must now pay the couple more than $95,000 in lost wages and compensation.

20 Feb 04:00 PM
'We’ve got to give it our best shot': Community bid to buy iconic Kerikeri market
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'We’ve got to give it our best shot': Community bid to buy iconic Kerikeri market

The community has 12 months to raise $7m to buy the Old Packhouse site.

20 Feb 04:00 PM
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Morning quiz: Who took out this year's Supreme Halberg Award?

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20 Feb 04:00 PM
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Woman says years of missed care leaves her facing organ removal

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Editorial: Children keep dying while the system meant to protect them stands still
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Editorial: Children keep dying while the system meant to protect them stands still

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20 Feb 04:00 PM
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Homekill butcher’s micro abattoir vision

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20 Feb 04:00 PM
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