Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force
Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.
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As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
Low-level flight: Air NZ jet with punctured fuselage lands safely
Plane has hole after hitting airbridge; it has returned to NZ on unpressurised flight.
Warriors home run busted by Raiders
Canberra held the Warriors scoreless for the last 57 minutes of the match.
AT Bus on fire in Epsom, Auckland
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Two injured in Papakura house fire
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'I don't know how many I scored': Woodman-Wickliffe after creating Black Ferns history
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Tenant moved out then sublet rental without telling landlord
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Nelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te Rapa
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Man charged after two injured in shooting on Karangahape Rd
A 21-year-old man faces firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland.
'The ball's in play': Auckland FC coach blasts call to rule out crucial goal
Replays were inconclusive – with the VAR upholding the controversial decision.
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'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vital
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'I didn't expect to be hit by a 777': Air NZ jet's fuselage punctured – plane to return from Oz at low altitude
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Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
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Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
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Melbourne Victory overturn deficit to eliminate Auckland FC
The Black Knights' dream is over.