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Whanganui iwi leader appointed to Waitangi Tribunal

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Gerrard Albert has been appointed for a three-year term.

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Why Eileen Lawson is leaving her council role to focus on health

02 May 02:00 AM

Lawson was elected in a 2018 byelection for Hastings/Havelock North.

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Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery

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01 May 09:40 PM

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'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businesses

01 May 09:04 PM

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'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment

01 May 06:43 PM

Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.

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'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25

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01 May 05:00 PM

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Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.

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01 May 08:00 AM

She warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.

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Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery

01 May 07:00 AM

Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.

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'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman

01 May 06:00 AM

Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.

'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
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Sexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one left

01 May 05:21 AM

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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon

01 May 05:00 AM

Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.

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