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The four-time defending champions eased past Kaierau.
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Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
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OPINION: Those workers deserve fair treatment and respect for their contributions.
Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge
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What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
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Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
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Palmy walking advocate honoured
Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.
Hot cross fun: What happened when I entered a speed-eating contest
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‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
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New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
Tough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise
'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'
'Too fat to eat KFC': Daycare owner mistreated children, bullied staff
The woman has now been stripped of her teaching registration and ordered to pay $40k.
Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.
Ditching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells how
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Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
Judith Lacy: Palmy + Peters = Pulling Power
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White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Teanau Tuiono: Why I think 90-day trials are archaic and unfair
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'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year
Ōpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi Germany
The NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.
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The crowd was treated to many of Peters' greatest hits during his speech.
‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany comments
The NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.
Mangaweka's historic cantilever bridge earns heritage listing
The 120-year-old Mangaweka Bridge has been awarded Category 2 historic place status.
Watch: David Seymour spat at by student during Manawatū school visit
Seymour's crown car was also allegedly kicked while he was leaving.
Field Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?
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'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.