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Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
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Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
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Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.
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'Dangerous and stupid': Levin boy racers run over woman’s legs, set diesel alight on street
Police condemn behaviour as 'incredibly reckless' and vow to arrest all those involved.
'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks
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Family adds to calls for action after teen dies in run it straight tackle game
'Everyone needs to step up to the mark and condemn this activity.'
Manawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following week
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'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.
'Muppetry': David Seymour slams 'run it straight' events
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Former doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist
The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so.
Warning to cancel club rugby games after referee stabbing threat
The Horowhenua-Kāpiti union will cancel senior club games if serious abuse continues.
'Overwhelming concern': 'Run it straight' final blocked from Auckland stadium
'This activity presented safety considerations that we could not overlook.'
'Misleading in the extreme': Former TVNZ presenter and doctor claims HIV doesn’t exist
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'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game
The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled and later died in hospital.
Genetic condition meant she was not meant to live past two, now Milly Marshall-Kirkwood eyes Paralympics
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One person has life-threatening injuries.
Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
Power shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy market
Meridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.
On The Up: Campaign under way to 'Make Play Possible'
Foundation is attempting to raise funds to allow kids with disabilities to play sport.
$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
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Five players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.
Central Districts get vote of confidence from racing bosses
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The Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practice
The new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.
Auckland mayor inks friendship deal with governor of Chinese province
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Editorial: We can't afford compromised bowel cancer screening
OPINION: More than 3000 Kiwis are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year.
Lawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJ
Chris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands.
'It's just shock': Woman, 29, suffers stroke mid-air headed to dream holiday
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'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
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