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Rainbow Warrior bombing remembered, and alleged murder in Hamilton | NZ Herald Afternoon News Update
The fatal bombing of Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior has been remembered 40 years on, and a man has been arrested after an alleged murder in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
20 year-old man charge with murder after pointing gun at police in Hamilton
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The Front Page: How do some things get approved by councils, but not others?
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Auckland Dawn Service held to commemorate the 'Rainbow Warrior'
Ryan bridge speaks to Niamh O'Flynn from Greenpeace as Auckland holds a Dawn service for the Rainbow Warrior Anniversary. Video / Herald Now
Is Omaha losing its 'Best Beach Bach' status to the suburb next door?
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40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior and lizards on the Herald Now Panel
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Former Rainbow Warrior cook Margaret Mills looks back on the bombing 40 years on
Former Rainbow Warrior cook Margaret Mills on the 40th anniversary of Rainbow Warrior sinking. Video / Herald NOW
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale pushes for ‘tough’ amalgamation discussions in Bay of Plenty
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All Blacks team naming for second test, Red Bull sack Christian Horner
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Jobs key to next OCR cut
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Uber drivers: Contractors or employees?
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OCR decision: Reserve Bank keeps Official Cash Rate on hold at 3.25%
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New measles cases: Masterton Pak’nSave, Carterton library visited by 3 infected people
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End buy-outs for climate change, expert group tells government
A panel of experts has recommended the government phase out buy-outs for homeowners whose properties are damaged by extreme weather events.
Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History
A new six-part series aims to shed light on the full story of the Rainbow Warrior sinking. Host Noelle McCarthy joined Ryan Bridge on the 40th anniversary of the bombing to discuss
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Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History trailer
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Police investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.
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Near-hypothermic tramper and dog plucked to safety from Tararua Range
A Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter crew winched a "near-hypothermic" tramper and his dog to safety from freezing conditions in the Tararua Range.
Willis responds to OCR decision
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