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Body of Grace Millane returned to her family before journey back to England in coming days

The body of the British tourist has been formally identified.

Body of Grace Millane returned to her family before journey back to England in coming days

The body of the British tourist has been formally identified.
Seven Sharp talks with the boss of Waitomo Group.

Waitomo drops 91 fuel price under $2 in Auckland for first time since June
Kelly Flynn's Nissan Skyline race car was allegedly obtained by deception by Adrian Edward Colbert.

'It was my baby' - Police seeking man who allegedy cheated couple out of $25,000 race car
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The December 12, 2018 crash involved a truck and a car.

Two people dead after crash involving car and truck near Christchurch

Air NZ engineers' strike could affect 100,000 people - travel agent
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Shoot Planner Ref #107 - Beach lifestyle moments - Mother is applying a sunscreen to her daughter on the beach. Beautiful blue Aegean sea can be seen in the background. AdobeRGB profile.

Consumer NZ finds many sunscreens don't meet their label claims

One of the products tested only gave an SPF reading of 6, despite claiming to be SPF30.

Consumer NZ finds many sunscreens don't meet their label claims

One of the products tested only gave an SPF reading of 6, despite claiming to be SPF30.
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Labour’s McAnulty and National’s Bishop give their views.

The political highs and lows of 2018 according to Labour's Kieran McAnulty, National's Chris Bishop

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Organisers say they were looking to introduce more art and culture into the event, and the council says staff have been absued over the issue.

'Māori Santa' set to appear at Wellington Christmas event after crowdfunding effort
Auckland, New Zealand - May 26, 2013: People walk beside a MAXX train at platform in Britomart Transport Centre on May 26 2013. It designed to serve up to 10,500 passengers during the peak hour in its current configuration as a terminus

Major disruptions to Auckland train services today
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Mark Stockdale says the Vehicle Risk Regime, which will be phased out, encouraged motorists to consider a safer vehicle.

Rego costs will change from mid-2019 - will you pay more or less?
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Massey University, which partnered with Huawei to upgrade wireless infrastructure, says its watching developments closely.

Huawei executive arrested in Canada released on $11 million bail

Meng Wanzhou was detained at the request of the US during a layoverin Vancouver.

Huawei executive arrested in Canada released on $11 million bail

Meng Wanzhou was detained at the request of the US during a layoverin Vancouver.
The sentencing in the US has been hailed as a landmark moment for the MeToo movement.

Lawyers for Bill Cosby detail alleged trial errors as they appeal sex assault conviction
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At least two people are dead and other have been injured in the night-time incident.

Four dead, others injured in shooting near Christmas market in Strasbourg, France
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Things got heated between Mr Trump as he met Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi.

Watch: Heated Oval Office exchange sees Trump told off by top Democrat

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The region had been considered stable, compared with other parts of the continent.

NASA scientists detect large glaciers melting in east Antarctica
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The Story with John Campbell

TVNZ's John Campbell goes behind the stories making the news
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The Red Devils knocked out Napoli with the 1-0 pool play win.

Watch: Mo Salah's pinpoint nutmeg through Napoli goalie propels Liverpool to Champions League's final 16

The Red Devils knocked out Napoli with the 1-0 pool play win.

Watch: Mo Salah's pinpoint nutmeg through Napoli goalie propels Liverpool to Champions League's final 16

The Red Devils knocked out Napoli with the 1-0 pool play win.

'I miss him' - F1 star Sebastian Vettel reveals desire to speak to Michael Schumacher
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Spurs late goal saw them leapfrog Inter Milan to take the final spot from Group B.

Tottenham sneak into Champions League final 16 thanks to late equaliser against Barcelona
Brendon McCullum bats for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson headline Kiwis up for grabs in IPL auction
Deontay Wilder connects with Tyson Fury, of England, during a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Deontay Wilder scoffs at Anthony Joshua's bid for title fight as Tyson Fury rematch looms - 'They're begging now'
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus refused 'dark' thoughts during cancer battle

The Veep star revealed in September last year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus refused 'dark' thoughts during cancer battle

The Veep star revealed in September last year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas honoured by daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta Jones on 102nd birthday

Great Kiwi Bake Off: A whole world of drama in semi-final
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Viewer Phil is upset with how the Seven Sharp host introduces the show, so it’s time for clarification.

Hilary Barry explains why she chuckles when introducing Outback Truckers show to the nation

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland has second kidney transplant thanks to her brother
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Labour’s McAnulty and National’s Bishop give their views.

The political highs and lows of 2018 according to Labour's Kieran McAnulty, National's Chris Bishop

The pair appear weekly side by side on TVNZ1's Breakfast.

The political highs and lows of 2018 according to Labour's Kieran McAnulty, National's Chris Bishop

The pair appear weekly side by side on TVNZ1's Breakfast.
The Ruatoria company has just become the first business in New Zealand granted a licence to cultivate the plants.

People in palliative care will have legal defence for using marijuana after Parliament passes medicinal cannabis bill
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Green MP Gareth Hughes said dangerous fireworks cause “hundreds of accidents each year, start fires and cause distress and sometimes injuries to animals”.

Should private fireworks be banned? Petition with 18k signatures presented

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The National leader says the public should know what is going on, after the Minister said he could not comment on the issue.

Public deserves to know what's going on as Kiwibuild boss remains absent from work – Simon Bridges
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development issued a statement saying CEO Stephen Barclay is away from work but has not resigned.

Prime Minister won't give reason why Kiwibuild boss isn't at work, saying it's 'an employment issue'
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Health issues have seen BJ Smith and his family take a step back, but they won’t be giving up the surf.

Family-owned New Plymouth surf shop shutting its doors for good after three decades

Health issues have seen BJ Smith and his family take a step back, but they won’t be giving up the surf.

Family-owned New Plymouth surf shop shutting its doors for good after three decades

Health issues have seen BJ Smith and his family take a step back, but they won’t be giving up the surf.

Fast food chain Taco Bell coming to New Zealand

Yealands Wines fined $400,000 over record keeping breach, false statements
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Terry Baucher says New Zealanders can expect a call from the tax department about the changes.

Tax expert warns of 'teething issues' as IRD face major changes affecting thousands of Kiwis
Christchurch, New Zealand - December 4, 2015: Tourist walk by the Chalice in Cathedral square Christchurch. It's a large modern sculpture of an inverted cone made up of patterns featuring different native plants made by Neil Dawson.

Large rise in retail spending in central Christchurch
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