Outrage as Key signals national park mining
Revelations that more conservation land will be mined, whatever the outcome of public consultation, have drawn vehement opposition from environmental groups.
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Base jumper injured in 30m fall
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Storms forecast for Coast to Coast
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$4b tax cuts traded for GST rise
Up to $4 billion in personal tax cuts could be delivered in October as the Government looks to raise GST and end some tax breaks on property.
Parents Vancouver-bound
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Mum guilty of murdering 'bipolar' girl
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Kiwis turn to credit to pay bills
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Culinary flair
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Carlos Garcia brings a unique flavour to NZ's Masterchef competition.
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