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The scene of a helicopter crash near Wanaka.

Department of Conservation hunters believed to be on board crashed helicopter near Wanaka

Police have confirmed the accident was fatal, but are unable to confirm how many people were onboard.

Department of Conservation hunters believed to be on board crashed helicopter near Wanaka

Police have confirmed the accident was fatal, but are unable to confirm how many people were onboard.
Paula Bennett asked the PM via Mr Peters about the issue in Question Time today.

Watch Question Time live as National Party's turmoil continues
The scene of a helicopter crash near Wanaka.

Live Stream: Civil Aviation Authority holds press conference about fatal Wanaka helicopter crash
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Mr Bridges told media he was “gutted about this story and everything that it’s about”.

'Gutted' Simon Bridges speaks out on Jami-Lee Ross bullying allegations by four women
Pretty Hser with her husband and three sons.

Language barrier stopped refugee mum-of-three, who died suddenly, from getting mental health support
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Rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross released the recording yesterday.

MP responds to National leader after he called her 'f*****g useless' in secret recording

"It was really disappointing to hear, but...clearly baited," she told 1 NEWS.

MP responds to National leader after he called her 'f*****g useless' in secret recording

"It was really disappointing to hear, but...clearly baited," she told 1 NEWS.
The MP for Botany, is the latest to back front-running Bill English.

Jami-Lee Ross saga makes headlines overseas
A road closure sign in front of a Police vehicle

Six people injured after crash between truck and ute in eastern Bay of Plenty
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A 28-year-old man’s body was found near Charing Cross, and a heavy police presence remains at the scene.

Second man charged with murder in gang-related Canterbury killing
Gold cross with a crucified Christst with

Police investigating former Catholic priest who Wellington students called 'the Phantom Feeler'
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Saudi Arabia initially denied killing the journalist, but are expected to acknowledge Mr Khashoggi’s death in a botched interrogation.

Jamal Khashoggi case: 'Do this outside; you're going to get me in trouble' - Turkish newspaper's gruesome account of alleged slaying

Account published in the Yeni Safak newspaper alleges Saudi officials cut off Khashoggi's fingers and then decapitated him at consulate as fiancée waited outside.

Jamal Khashoggi case: 'Do this outside; you're going to get me in trouble' - Turkish newspaper's gruesome account of alleged slaying

Account published in the Yeni Safak newspaper alleges Saudi officials cut off Khashoggi's fingers and then decapitated him at consulate as fiancée waited outside.

Twitter releases account names and posts related to 2016 US election meddling
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The Australian state will allow the procedure after 22 weeks, under very strict circumstances.

Queensland abortion law reforms pass through parliament in 'historic' case
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US officials say they are taking Khashoggi's disappearance seriously, but the US president says he has not sent the FBI to investigate.

Watch: Trump requests audio, video of Khashoggi murder from Turkey 'if it exists'
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Some shops opened at midnight to celebrate the law change.

Canada becomes largest country to legalise recreational marijuana
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Luke Romano and Joe Maddock said the team had only just heard the news.

Watch: Shocked Canterbury players, staff send heartfelt messages to former teammate Nasi Manu after cancer news

Luke Romano and Joe Maddock said the team had only just heard the news.

Watch: Shocked Canterbury players, staff send heartfelt messages to former teammate Nasi Manu after cancer news

Luke Romano and Joe Maddock said the team had only just heard the news.
Goran Paracki of the Phoenix (R and Ali Abbas (L) stands dejected after their 1-1 all draw during the A-League - Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide football match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday the 08 October 2017. Copyright Photo by Marty Melville / www.Photosport.nz

'There's light at the end of the tunnel' - Phoenix hopeful about A-League future
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Dodgers slugger Manny Machado kicked Brewers' Jesus Aguilar during a routine out in the NLCS.

Watch: MLB star fined after cheap shot on first baseman in tense playoff series
SKYCITY Breakers coach Paul Henare. SKYCITY Breakers v Illawarra Hawks. ANBL Basketball League. Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. 16 February 2018. © Copyright Image: Marc Shannon / www.photosport.nz.

Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare to face off with former club Breakers after joining Melbourne United as assistant
Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt rules out move to top Maltese club despite Champions League offer
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The Canadian singer said he was misquoted in a recent interview with the Daily Mail.

Michael Buble quashes retirement rumours spurred by Daily Mail 'misquote'

"I'll keep going until the news of my death comes out, which will probably be fake too.''

Michael Buble quashes retirement rumours spurred by Daily Mail 'misquote'

"I'll keep going until the news of my death comes out, which will probably be fake too.''
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William Bush is hoping for the heavy metal giants to return to New Zealand’s shores after an eight-year hiatus.

Young metalhead, 12, petitions to bring Metallica to New Zealand
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Caroll Spinney, 84, also played Oscar the Grouch on the iconic children’s programme.

Sesame Street's Big Bird actor to retire after almost 50 years in the role
Clockwise from top left: Ria Hall, Angelique Kidjo, Finn Andrews, Naida Reid, My Bubba.

WOMAD 2019: second lineup announcement and site changes

Anna Burns becomes first Northern Ireland writer to win prestigious Man Booker prize
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Rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross released the recording yesterday.

MP responds to National leader after he called her 'f*****g useless' in secret recording

"It was really disappointing to hear, but...clearly baited," she told 1 NEWS.

MP responds to National leader after he called her 'f*****g useless' in secret recording

"It was really disappointing to hear, but...clearly baited," she told 1 NEWS.
The MP for Botany, is the latest to back front-running Bill English.

Jami-Lee Ross saga makes headlines overseas
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Mr Ross released a recording of a phone call this after afternoon between himself and Mr Bridges.

Bridges' secretly recorded conversation with Ross labelled 'ugly' and 'racist'

Finlayson on Ross: 'I feel very sad that he has self-immolated'
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The women spoke of being abused, manipulated, emotionally bullied and harassed.

Four women describe intimidation, manipulation and emotional abuse by embattled MP Jami-Lee Ross
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Members of the media attend a preview for one of Quebec's new cannabis stores in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct.1 6, 2018. Canada will become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace when sales begin on midnight Wednesday. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada now the world's largest country with a legal marijuana marketplace

Sales began early today in Newfoundland, with a formal announcement planned for later.

Canada now the world's largest country with a legal marijuana marketplace

Sales began early today in Newfoundland, with a formal announcement planned for later.
AA’s Mark Stockdale analyses what exactly motorists are paying for at the pump.

Cheaper petrol on its way to Wellington
Air New Zealand's new A321 Airubuses will enter commercial service in mid-November.

Air NZ takes axe to single use plastics on domestic flights, McDonald's says bye-bye to straws
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She says it could have a "disproportionate effect" on those unable to afford to spend a high amount at the pump.

Jacinda Ardern criticises minimum spend discounts by fuel retailers
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Fletcher Building scraps Steel & Tube takeover
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