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OIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.
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A gunman shot the Australian tourist and left his fiancee Bianca Buckley terrified.
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Armed gunman near Hamilton: Police respond to reports
Police stood down after searching area for person spotted with firearm.
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Raglan shooting: Victim's partner focuses on their time together
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Waikato still a work in progress
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How kids are learning to read
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Local Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racist
Casson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Controversial Hamilton mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racist
Casson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rail link between Auckland and Hamilton raised for future
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Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
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'He put the gun through the window and shot him twice'
Armed police hunt killer of Australian tourist after fiancee fled in dark to raise alarm.
Govt invests $42 million in schools
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Afghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family
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The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.
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Quinn Tupaea stands tall for Waikato
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Local Focus: King versus Southgate round two
A six-vote swing would oust King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: King versus Southgate round two
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Top Kiwi stars in German tournament
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