Kayaker missing in Firth of Thames: Emergency services scour coast
Police were called to a report of two kayakers 'in need of assistance about 4.45pm.
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Study shows dairy sector making water quality gains
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Waikato NPC goes down against Wellington Lions
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Bach owners selling up to spend more time on their launch
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Act Party loses fifth candidate in two months
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Riverside home nabbed for bargain price at mortgagee auction - but what’s inside?
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Dragon Leap looks a chance to break group one drought
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‘Fake’ container house in wealthy suburb must go as owner loses battle
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