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Reporter Marii is at the World Dance Crew Championships, where hip hop duos from all around the world, including Auckland’s En-Locked, are battling for medals and cash.
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Pay equity tit-for-tat
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Black Power members perform a farewell haka for Manurewa homicide victim Selwyn Robson.
Black Power members perform a farewell haka for Manurewa homicide victim Selwyn Robson. Video / Supplied
Erica Stanford announces measures to improve maths in schools
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Christopher Luxon on the resignation of Police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming
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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
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Luxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s
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Luxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s
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Government promises boy-racer crackdown
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Explosions rock Kashmir and Russia urged to accept ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
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Deputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations update
Deputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations update. Video / NZ Herald
Minister of Customs Casey Costello provides an update on operations
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Wheelchair-bound after spinal surgery
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Kiwi encounters Brad Pitt at McDonald's drive-thru in Auckland
A young Kiwi fan asked Brad Pitt for a favour while in the drive-thru. Video / Supplied
New Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News Update
The new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ Herald