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Children used Covid wage subsidy to pocket thousands
A number of children exploited the wage subsidy to make thousands more in 12 weeks than they would in a year.
New Zealand's most expensive district to rent
Rents get more expensive for people nationwide, with those in Porirua facing the highest median rent.
Public find longboard belonging to woman found dead on Port Hills
Rosalie Anderson-Hill left home on a black skateboard on Saturday evening. Two days later, rock climbers found the 21-year-old's body at the bottom of a cliff.
The downfall of businessman and former 'flashy playboy' Eric Watson
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Hamilton and Whanganui tie for most beautiful city in New Zealand
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Canterbury DHB members challenged to take tikanga and Treaty seriously
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Century-old Māori storehouse returned to public display
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All referees should follow James Doleman's lead
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Jacinda Ardern's arty take on 2020
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