Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital
The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
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Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
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Police station axe attack-accused denies charges
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Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights
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