Seymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025
Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.
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Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
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The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.
Marine rescue: One person dies after being taken off boat due to medical event
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Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
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Sunrise Foundation raises $2m in less than a year to reach $10m milestone
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'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tour
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Evolution Theatre brings Steve Martin's play to the stage with local cast
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The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
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Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
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Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules
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‘Heartbreaking’: Recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobs
Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs.
'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go
The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.
Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed today
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Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
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