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Kiwi man '30 minutes from death' after brutal Bali stabbing
The tropical dream holiday turned nightmare after the frenzied attack in Kuta.
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Traffic easing to Auckland Airport after earlier two-car crash
Traffic is still heavy along George Bolt Memorial Drive.
Buckle up or face a $450 fine - Government gets tough with road users
The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.
Editorial: Why historic Auckland venue is not a cricketing ‘Garden of Eden’
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Sonny Bill Williams’ controversial meeting with Muslim cleric who is banned from UK
Sonny Bill Williams described spending time with controversial cleric as "an honour".
Armed police storm Auckland motel in early hours
Police clear rooms by gunpoint and take one person into custody.
Police appeal for sightings of dangerous man on the run
Police are looking for Bryce Studd-Proctor, 35, who has a warrant to arrest.
Person hospitalised after early morning assault in South Auckland
The assault at a property in Roscommon Rd left one person seriously injured.
PM Luxon's electoral office vandalised with pro-Palestine message overnight
The message 'Free Palestine' has been painted on the PM's Botany office.
Swedish-born Kiwi footballer's Olympic dream
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No regrets: Neil Barnes opens up about X-rated language in Netflix Six Nations series
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'Stern but with a huge heart': Tributes flow for beloved school principal
Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.
'He chose to drink': The tragic demise of former Exponents guitarist
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Editorial: How compassion ruled over politics after Efeso Collins’ tragic death
Human side displayed by our MPs after Efeso Collins' tragic death.
Realtor refusing Māori values course told to 'get amongst it' by Harcourts agents
Even hesitant agents said they learned something from the course about Māori tikanga.
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
Shoppers and staff at busy mall traumatised after man's death
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Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation
WorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.
Ohakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'
The historic Kings Hotel - the oldest hotel in the central North Island - is up for sale.
Accidental caravan fire a warning to residents
Fire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.
Man taken into custody after refusing to leave property
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'A very special experience' as iwi close parts of Whanganui River
"To be uninterrupted made it a different and very special experience."
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The kind-hearted footballers who ditched the pitch to help Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
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Cyclone Gabrielle: First came the rain, then destruction and death
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
Cyclone Gabrielle miracle: How a massive sinkhole near HB coastline saved lives
Cyclone survival stories continue to come out - including gratitude for a sinkhole.
Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks
Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.
Baby seriously hurt after car seat goes up in flames
The tot has been taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.