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Outgoing councillor Mark Vincent, who missed out on a seat by two votes, has been refused a recount.

Third recount refused in Northland's tightest local election

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Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary said two of its lions had been euthanised yesterday, with the Ministry of Primary Industries confirming it had adhered to the law.

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All cops ordered to take mandatory breath test training

It comes amid revelations 30,000 breath tests had been falsified, and more than 100 police officers were under investigation.

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The University of Otago said in a statement to 1News it was "extremely concerned" by last night's incident.

Arrests after fireworks again aimed at police on Dunedin's Castle St

The disorder, described by police as "reckless and dangerous", followed similar scenes on Monday.

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There are three freedom camping spots in the Cox's Bay Reserve carpark.

Auckland scouts battle defecating, littering carpark campers

"I haven't found any messes myself, but some of the other leaders have told me they did have to hose away excrement," the group's leader said.

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Third recount refused in Northland's tightest local election

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Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead in the Philippines

A resident returns to what remains of their home after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated communities along the Mananga River in Talisay City, Cebu province, central Philippines.

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Analysis: The three big selections for All Blacks against Scots

All Blacks midfielder Leicester Fainga'anuku creates problems for the Irish defence in Chicago.

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France moves to suspend Shein over sale of illegal weapons, sex dolls

The director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin cuts the ribbon at the opening Shein's first physical store in Paris. (Source: Pool via AP)

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