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Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone
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Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k
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Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag
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Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit
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Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
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Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances
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Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match
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The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
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