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Farmer loses wedding ring inside cow

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Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure

09 Apr 01:08 AM

Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

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Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault

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Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep

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The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time
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Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time

08 Apr 04:51 AM

Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.

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Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply

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‘Oh god’: Vehicle crashes into lake, person seriously injured

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Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed

08 Apr 01:36 AM

New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.

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