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Prominent Dunedin man pleads not guilty to sex charges
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Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
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Search for woman who failed to board flight stepped up
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PM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sacking
Winston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.
‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boy
The young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
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The defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.
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Police investigating after man found dead on remote alpine roadside
Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward with information.
‘I’m hell-bent on winning gold’: Napier skier’s quest at Special Olympics
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Complaints over student’s clothing halts bus safety campaign
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T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
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Editorial: Latest incidents a reminder of dangers of NZ's alpine environment
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Highlanders hold off fierce Moana Pasifika fightback
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NZ music icon Martin Phillipps honoured in museum display
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Summerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitals
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