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School not consulted on ‘completely inappropriate’ redesign of major project
The ministry is reviewing 350 new school builds and renovations.
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Australian man died after he went missing while fishing at Lake Benmore
Anthony Otworowski, 63, of Australia, was found dead last month.
Spy: Westside stars reunite for dark new Kiwi show
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'I have lived with the shame': Women tricked into porn by Kiwi stand up in court
Christchurch sex trafficker now faces life in American prison.
'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toilets
David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.
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NIWA staff file personal grievance claims over health insurance, picket
PSA says unionised staff denied access to health insurance given to non-union employees.
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US band disappointed fans with cancellation.
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New Zealand have won only one test over Australia since defeating them on home soil.
Bling seized: Gang member loses his ute, fancy watch and $12,500 diamond ring
Dylan Stuart has served jail time for dealing methamphetamine and firearms offending.
Gay bashers: Men lured on dating apps to parks and brutally attacked by youths
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'Deliberate and gratuitous': Jail for man who abused youngster
The court heard he 'blamed' the boy for the offending and had shown no remorse.
Tarras airport: Plans put on hold
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'They are a hero': Dramatic flat fire rescue after boys catch child dropped from top floor window
Neighbour hears large boom and what sounded like an earthquake.
Black Caps batsman forced to sit out first Australia test
As the Black Caps face this unexpected challenge, the cricket world eagerly awaits updates
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'Passed the child out the top window': Blaze at Christchurch apartments
A witness told the Herald a child was passed out the top window of the apartment.
'Not easy to step away': Emotional Black Caps star announces retirement
The 37-year-old will not be in the starting XI for the Black Caps against Australia.
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