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Canterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importers
The criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.
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He cleared security but never boarded the plane to Christchurch.
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'Equestrian pursuits' come to an end after ex-racehorse turns out to be a bucking bronco
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Manhunt under way after fatal attack at Auckland bus stop
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Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.
Dog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at police
He became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.
'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand
'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.
Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop
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Pedestrian hit by car, driven on bonnet before driver flees
Police are appealing for information about the Wellington incident.
'This is great': Hapū wins fight to protect sacred land and trees
The controversial 93-home development at Onoke Heights, Te Kamo, is now at a dead end.
Residents protest at rates on cyclone-affected lands
Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.
‘Why is it not Mission Bay?’: The rise, fall, and hopeful revival of an enigmatic beachside suburb
Mike Thorpe explores the past and present of New Brighton.
Morning quiz: Rabbits have how many incisors on their upper jaw?
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Kapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the world
Kapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.
Bottles thrown at police confronting boy racers in Wellington
Police pelted with bottles breaking up reckless boy racer meets in Hutt Valley.
Leading refrigeration and aircon business reveals new Tauranga centralised hub
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Letters: Coalition enters election mode as parties distance from unpopular actions
OPINION: Winston Peters’ diplomatic skills remain crucial amid election tensions.
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Editorial: Luxon heads to UK as trade tensions rise amid global uncertainty
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Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project
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