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It was a bad year to be a Labour party policy, with two prime ministers named Chris putting a match to them.
Mata explores what happens when indigenous rights are decided by the majority.
Speaking to 1News, the alleged victim said the incident still affects him years on.
Police were called to the car park at Wycola Park in Hei Hei around 1.50am today.
The changes "reflect falling wholesale rates in recent weeks and will be welcome news", the bank said.
The Sydney Sixers will appeal the four-match ban slapped on English allrounder Tom Curran for his alleged intimidation of a Big Bash League match official.
Emergency services rushed to Waihihi Bay at about 6.40pm yesterday. A body was found just before 2am.
One of the victims was dropped off at a petrol station early this morning, police said.
The company formed by 12 rebel clubs — now led by only Real Madrid and Barcelona after Juventus withdrew this year — started legal action to protect its position.
The Government says it's heard the plea from emergency department staff about violence in hospitals.
The vehicle had rolled off the road and the German Shepherd was found hanging around the car, with the driver unaccounted for.
Kiwi fishers are being warned about an overseas-based website offering its services to help purchase fishing licences.
One lane of South Rd, Warea, remains closed and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson have been withdrawn from the T20 squad to face Bangladesh after Christmas with Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy replacing them.
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Just 10 sailors were named from over 120 applicants with Olympians, world champions and even a few national champions making the cut.
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 15-year-old boy missing from Wellington.
A former assistant claimed Vincent called her hours after the alleged assault and terminated her employment.
Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were at the tail end of their 1953 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The extension will focus on people who are in genuine need and are not currently receiving Temporary Accommodation Assistance following a raft of severe weather events.
Deputy Matthew Yerby sprung into action when he saw the car ablaze following a crash in Oklahoma County.
Williams was appointed a Member of the Order of New Zealand, this nation's highest civilian honour, in the 2000 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Motorists on SH16 are advised to expect delays, while diversions are in place.
The stretch of road reopened this week after it was wiped out by a large landslide.
The death occurred after a prisoner allegedly assaulted two others while working at a kitchen at the Serco-run Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility in Wiri.
Three people have been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis for supply.
At about 5.30pm yesterday, police were called to an address in Cook Street where a 62-year-old male was located deceased.
Latest accident follows two crashes on the Southwestern Motorway earlier this afternoon.
The Hinds needed needed 13 runs from their final 12 balls in their chase of 120 at Seddon Park this afternoon and Rowe took matters into her own hands.
One pooch's lucky escape, Christmas Day drizzle and a modern take on your mum's very '80s prawn cocktail starter.
Our furry – or not so furry – friends are also getting in on the tried and true tradition of photos with Santa.
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Station officer says it's better to stay at home if appliances are going to be turned on.
Over 50,000 passengers travelled on Air New Zealand's flight network today, according to a company spokesperson.
Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker were once the main characters in heavyweight boxing's soap opera. Now they are extras.
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a 26-year-old appeared in court on Monday.
Police said the driver failed to stop when asked to on Beach Road in Whangārei
