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Police name two overseas men killed in SH1 crash near Kinleith
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Police name two overseas men killed in SH1 crash near Kinleith

They've been identified as English and French nationals.

10 May 03:57 AM
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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property

Emergency services were called to the Lake Ellesmere property.

10 May 03:20 AM
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16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold

The $10m Powerball jackpot was not struck and grows to $12m on Wednesday.

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'Necessary illustration of dimwits': Lawyer slams standards committee over puberty blockers ruling

Six complaints were laid about the 3-page letter that was sent to 20 healthcare workers.

10 May 03:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: Who is the only New Zealander to have won a Formula One drivers' championship?
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Afternoon quiz: Who is the only New Zealander to have won a Formula One drivers' championship?

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10 May 03:00 AM
Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land
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Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land

10 May 02:00 AM
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Woman attempts to make claim over father's estate, 45 years after he died

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09 May 10:30 PM
Rotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'
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Rotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'

The portraits will tour New Zealand galleries.

09 May 10:00 PM
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Phoenix semi-final against Roar heads to extra time

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10 May 04:28 AM
16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold
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16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold

The $10m Powerball jackpot was not struck and grows to $12m on Wednesday.

10 May 03:05 AM
Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
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10 May 04:28 AM
16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold
New Zealand

16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold

The $10m Powerball jackpot was not struck and grows to $12m on Wednesday.

10 May 03:05 AM
'Necessary illustration of dimwits': Lawyer slams standards committee over puberty blockers ruling
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'Necessary illustration of dimwits': Lawyer slams standards committee over puberty blockers ruling

Six complaints were laid about the 3-page letter that was sent to 20 healthcare workers.

10 May 03:00 AM
Rotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'
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Rotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'

The portraits will tour New Zealand galleries.

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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
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Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property

Emergency services were called to the Lake Ellesmere property.

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16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold
New Zealand

16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold

The $10m Powerball jackpot was not struck and grows to $12m on Wednesday.

10 May 03:05 AM
From Bond to bladesmith: Pierce Brosnan visits Northland knifemaker
New Zealand

From Bond to bladesmith: Pierce Brosnan visits Northland knifemaker

The stop is one of many the Irish actor has made on his tour of the North Island.

10 May 01:59 AM
'The pressure's on them': Auckland FC unfazed by hostile Adelaide test
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'The pressure's on them': Auckland FC unfazed by hostile Adelaide test

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10 May 12:24 AM
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10 May 04:00 AM
Police name two overseas men killed in SH1 crash near Kinleith
Waikato Herald

Police name two overseas men killed in SH1 crash near Kinleith

They've been identified as English and French nationals.

10 May 03:57 AM
Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land
Rotorua Daily Post

Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land

Its 59,000 bifacial panels and tracking systems boost output by about 30%.

10 May 02:00 AM
Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land
Bay of Plenty Times

Power and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the land

Its 59,000 bifacial panels and tracking systems boost output by about 30%.

10 May 02:00 AM
'Oh my god, I love people like you': Chance meeting sparks marathon comeback
Hawkes Bay Today

'Oh my god, I love people like you': Chance meeting sparks marathon comeback

The encounter encouraged Kathryn Marsh, 61, to train for her first marathon since 1992.

10 May 12:35 AM
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OPINION: Creative thinking could go a long way to reducing the price of graduation balls.

09 May 05:00 PM
Morning quiz: How many pieces are on the board at the beginning of a game of chess?
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Morning quiz: How many pieces are on the board at the beginning of a game of chess?

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09 May 05:00 PM
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Editorial: Talking about death and dying
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Editorial: Talking about death and dying

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09 May 05:00 PM
Kem Ormond: Lettuce? In winter? Hear me out
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Kem Ormond: Lettuce? In winter? Hear me out

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09 May 05:00 PM
Farmers keen to help breed pheasants in 1938
New Zealand

Farmers keen to help breed pheasants in 1938

"A good sign to find among farmers a willingness to help the State improve game shooting".

09 May 05:00 PM
Turf, cattle and pheasants: Dickie Sansome’s recipe for a viable farm
New Zealand

Turf, cattle and pheasants: Dickie Sansome’s recipe for a viable farm

UK-born Dickie Sansome came to New Zealand in 2003 after travelling in Africa.

09 May 05:00 PM
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Kāinga Ora placed rapist into city fringe Auckland flats. He’s now accused of fresh abuse

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09 May 05:00 PM
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09 May 05:00 PM
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09 May 05:00 PM
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