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Rural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.
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Teen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair
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Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders
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The Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practice
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From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
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Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand
Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.
Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.
This remote island has the best seafood in New Zealand
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New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider
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Who's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?
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Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
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Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
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Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
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Nigel Latta on cancer battle: 'Love is the only thing that matters'
He was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour six months after his wedding.
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Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.
Sir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?
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$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinness
Construction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.
Peters and Jones reopen $127m railway workshops amid protests and political jabs
The rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry.
'Common-sense victory': Schools win battle to retain top rugby team
NZR scrapped plans for an U-18 team after negotiations with schools.
Sky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absence
Coverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.
Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.
Briscoes reveals plans for 'mini metro' stores
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