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Govt extends controversial deployment after saying troops would be home by August
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Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar
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Biden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White House
US President expressed his 'love' for New Zealand.
Govt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crime
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David Seymour's charter schools: Applications open today
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NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war
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Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
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