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Emergency services arrive at crash scene near the Pahiatua track

Dog protects injured owner for three nights following serious crash in Palmerston North

The pair smashed through a fence before plummeting nearly 100 meters down a steep bank, three days before being discovered

Dog protects injured owner for three nights following serious crash in Palmerston North

The pair smashed through a fence before plummeting nearly 100 meters down a steep bank, three days before being discovered
Steven Adams (12) of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches a replay after being called for fouling Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Steven Adams 'available' for trade as Thunder look to free up salary space - report
Dargaville couple Kylie and Trevor Flood are demanding answers after Trevor suffered brain damage from a morphine overdose at Auckland City Hospital

Builder suffers brain damage after receiving pain relief
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Police Minister Stuart Nash and Finance Minister Grant Robertson made the announcement today.

Extra $40m injected into gun buyback scheme, as Government explains how compensation process will work
A file image of a New Zealand Police vehicle.

Schoolboy recounts moment he dived into Christchurch lake to rescue woman after crash
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Northland officers were justified in firing shot during car chase, watchdog finds

During the pursuit, the vehicle rammed the police car three times and one of its passengers presented what appeared to be a firearm, police said.

Northland officers were justified in firing shot during car chase, watchdog finds

During the pursuit, the vehicle rammed the police car three times and one of its passengers presented what appeared to be a firearm, police said.
Reflection of snowy mountains in Lake Hauroko in the Southern Scenic Route, New Zealand

Clothing, cooking utensils found in search for missing boatie in Southland
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“If there does need to be systemic change … we’ll be recommending that,” he said.

If Oranga Tamariki needs 'systemic change, we'll recommend that', ombudsman says
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The man was arrested over the death of Star, who was stabbed more than 40 times, last night.

Man appears in court over fatal stabbing of miniature pony near Dunedin
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Christopher Luxon talks to TVNZ1’s Breakfast about his departure from the airline and what’s next.

Outgoing Air NZ CEO says he identifies with National Party but has 'no master plan' to run for office
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Courtroom drawing, defendant Keith Raniere, center, leader of the secretive group NXIVM.

Self-help guru convicted in lurid sex-trafficking case

Keith Raniere showed no reaction as he learned the verdict.

Self-help guru convicted in lurid sex-trafficking case

Keith Raniere showed no reaction as he learned the verdict.
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Nothing prevents Senior Sergeant Daren Edwards from carrying out his duty to uphold the law.

Watch: Australian top cop stops media interview to tackle fleeing suspect
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The report says there’s “sufficient credible evidence” linking Mohammed Bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Long-awaited UN report suggests sanctions against Saudi prince's assets for journalist's murder
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International arrest warrants have been issues for three Russians and a Ukrainian.

Four men charged in downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine, killing 298
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Child's move to NZ blocked after Australian court rules sperm donor as legal father
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Kimberlee Downs is joined by Andrew Saville and Scotty Stevenson to talk all things footy in TVNZ’s new rugby show.

The Front Row: Global league scrapped, Baby Blacks bomb and Sarah Hirini's legend status

Join Kimberlee, Scotty and Sav for TVNZ's new rugby show.

The Front Row: Global league scrapped, Baby Blacks bomb and Sarah Hirini's legend status

Join Kimberlee, Scotty and Sav for TVNZ's new rugby show.

All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron leaving after 2019 Rugby World Cup
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The 15-year-old swam the Women's 400m Freestyle in 4:09:33 to qualify for this year's event in South Korea.

Teen swimming sensation Erica Fairweather qualifies for World Champs
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1 NEWS Sport reporter Guy Heveldt discusses the latest from the Cricket World Cup. Source: Breakfast

Cricket World Cup diary: King Kane earned praise but spare some for de Grandhomme
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Mate Ma'a Tonga fans are packing into a sold out Mt Smart for tonight's Test against Australia.

South Auckland company shouts 200 workers tickets to watch Mate Ma'a Tonga
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“If there does need to be systemic change … we’ll be recommending that,” he said.

If Oranga Tamariki needs 'systemic change, we'll recommend that', ombudsman says

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier announced the investigation yesterday, and gave more details today on TVNZ1's Breakfast.

If Oranga Tamariki needs 'systemic change, we'll recommend that', ombudsman says

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier announced the investigation yesterday, and gave more details today on TVNZ1's Breakfast.
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Christopher Luxon talks to TVNZ1’s Breakfast about his departure from the airline and what’s next.

Outgoing Air NZ CEO says he identifies with National Party but has 'no master plan' to run for office
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Seventy-eight new officers for our biggest city were sworn in today.

Target for 1800 police 'aspirational', says Police Minister as only 650 recruited

Stats NZ, phone companies to track people's movements
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Jacinda Ardern brought her baking to a homeless charity in Wellington.

Jacinda Ardern joins 'Good Bitches' charity at Wellington shelter to deliver homemade cupcakes
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Christopher Luxon talks to TVNZ1’s Breakfast about his departure from the airline and what’s next.

Outgoing Air NZ CEO says he identifies with National Party but has 'no master plan' to run for office

Christopher Luxon announced his resignation yesterday. He spoke with Breakfast this morning.

Outgoing Air NZ CEO says he identifies with National Party but has 'no master plan' to run for office

Christopher Luxon announced his resignation yesterday. He spoke with Breakfast this morning.

Chief Executive Christopher Luxon says the new Boeing 787-10s are a significant step up from the current fleet.

Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon resigns, hints at possible move into politics
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Meadow Mushrooms is turning tonnes of unwanted stalks into punnets.

Canterbury mushroom company leading the charge in sustainable packaging

Whanganui lending company to return $400,000 to borrowers for failing to meet legal obligations
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Martin Cocker explains what money muling is and what to watch out for.

Don't be duped into being a 'money muler' by scammers, Netsafe warns
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Luckily for New Zealand fans, the star had already visited these shores.

UFC boss says Justin Bieber vs Tom Cruise fight could happen - 'I'd be an idiot not to'

Dana White says "real people" have been in touch with him about staging the bout.

UFC boss says Justin Bieber vs Tom Cruise fight could happen - 'I'd be an idiot not to'

Dana White says "real people" have been in touch with him about staging the bout.
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The group wrapped up the tour at Wembley Stadium, 21 years since they last played the famous London venue.

Mel B 'disappointed' by Victoria Beckham snubbing Spice Girls' reunion shows
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The Kiwi singing trio are appearing in an All Stars series of The Voice Australia.

Delta Goodrem in tears as The Koi Boys perform Let it Be tribute to Christchurch terrorist attack victims on The Voice
on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry come together in music video as feud ends
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Large Male Polar Bear, Cape Churchill Arctic.

Emaciated polar bear spotted in Russian city, far from normal habitat

Environmentalists say wild animals are suffering from the shrinking hunting environment.

Emaciated polar bear spotted in Russian city, far from normal habitat

Environmentalists say wild animals are suffering from the shrinking hunting environment.
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Flooding in March this year ripped apart the landfill beside the Fox River.

DOC takes over clean-up of Fox River, polluted after March storm uncovered landfill
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Meadow Mushrooms is turning tonnes of unwanted stalks into punnets.

Canterbury mushroom company leading the charge in sustainable packaging
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Government investigates royalty on bottled water
The capital kicked off a series of strikes across the nation today.

Students who organised school climate action planning nationwide general strike
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