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Abandoned toxic waste in Northland will take two years, $3 million to clean up

The waste has sat at a property in Ruakaka for three years.

Abandoned toxic waste in Northland will take two years, $3 million to clean up

The waste has sat at a property in Ruakaka for three years.

Waitaki District Māori archaeological site damaged by illegal digging

Five killed in blaze at Indian producer of Covid-19 vaccine

Some Covid-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness

'Just move on' — Republicans grapple with post-Trump future in US
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Heart-warming scenes as travellers from Covid-free Cook Islands reunite with loved ones in Auckland

Auckland International Airport welcomed passengers from Rarotonga this morning.

Heart-warming scenes as travellers from Covid-free Cook Islands reunite with loved ones in Auckland

Auckland International Airport welcomed passengers from Rarotonga this morning.

'A peanut slab in a jar' - Pic's and Whittaker's team up to create new spread

One person dead after single-car Taupō crash
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Mystery surrounds birth of eagle ray pups at Kelly Tarlton's after no males in display for two years
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Selina Tusitala Marsh crafts beautiful response to Amanda Gorman's Biden inauguration poem
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World
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'Too early to say' when lockdown will lift in UK — Boris Johnson

Nearly five million people in the UK have now received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

'Too early to say' when lockdown will lift in UK — Boris Johnson

Nearly five million people in the UK have now received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Indonesia ends search for debris, remaining victims of fatal plane crash

'Deeply disturbing' — Local official in Michigan displays rifle after criticism in public meeting

Organists offer soundtrack to coronavirus jabs at medieval UK cathedral

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead
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Sport
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Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter spent week in coma after heart surgery, Covid-19 infection

The controversial 84-year-old has been under criminal investigation since 2015.

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter spent week in coma after heart surgery, Covid-19 infection

The controversial 84-year-old has been under criminal investigation since 2015.
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Kiwi motorsport great Kenny Smith ready to race in 50th NZ Grand Prix
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Brooklyn Nets boss Sean Marks as excited as his dad to see star NBA trio shine
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Sir Russell Coutts bringing global yachting series Sail GP to Christchurch
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Nick Willis coy about world record-breaking mile feat - 'It's given me a chance to reflect'
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The Covid Impact
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Covid-19's impact: Demand for Kiwi goods high but challenges multiply for exporters

Exporters of perishable goods are being hit hard by a lack of refrigerated shipping containers.

Covid-19's impact: Demand for Kiwi goods high but challenges multiply for exporters

Exporters of perishable goods are being hit hard by a lack of refrigerated shipping containers.
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Covid-19's impact: Retailers facing multiple challenges amid supply chain issues

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Effects of Covid-19 on students' learning in NZ will continue into 2021, report warns
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Businesses struggling to cope amid dramatic freight cost increase in and out of NZ
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Government announces border exemption for 1000 more international university students

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Environment
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'Distressing' — Fungal disease myrtle rust infects critically threatened native trees in Waitākere Ranges

It's the first time the disease has been found in the Waitākere Ranges.

'Distressing' — Fungal disease myrtle rust infects critically threatened native trees in Waitākere Ranges

It's the first time the disease has been found in the Waitākere Ranges.

Greta Thunberg gets last word on Twitter, recycling Trump tweet mocking her to bid him farewell

Seven Waikato farmers, businesses fined more than $300k for unlawfully discharging effluent
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No increase in sharks at beaches despite increased sightings — Surf Life Saving NZ

Old landfill to be cleared away after years of polluting the West Coast
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Politics
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Ardern wants to tackle housing crisis 'on multiple fronts' amid 'unsustainable' price growth

"Rapid rises pose a risk to the long term health of our economy," The Prime Minister said.

Ardern wants to tackle housing crisis 'on multiple fronts' amid 'unsustainable' price growth

"Rapid rises pose a risk to the long term health of our economy," The Prime Minister said.

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PM expects 'practical solution' to be found over The Wiggles tour

QAnon believers confused and disappointed as 'The Storm' fails to eventuate
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'I'm still a diplomat' – Ardern's measured response when asked how she really feels about Trump

OECD confirms New Zealand-born Trump confidant Chris Liddell has bowed out of race for top job
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Business
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'Baller on a budget' banned from promoting Lion's Share pyramid schemes

Cullen caught the attention of the media after she posted a video on YouTube claiming that she had made $154,000 in 11 days from Lion’s Share.

'Baller on a budget' banned from promoting Lion's Share pyramid schemes

Cullen caught the attention of the media after she posted a video on YouTube claiming that she had made $154,000 in 11 days from Lion’s Share.

OECD confirms New Zealand-born Trump confidant Chris Liddell has bowed out of race for top job

Chinese Alibaba tycoon Jack Ma reappears after months-long disappearance

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Covid-19's impact: Demand for Kiwi goods high but challenges multiply for exporters

Auckland couple sentenced for $431k tax evasion in which children were used as 'puppets'
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Entertainment
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Glastonbury Festival cancelled for second year running due to Covid-19

Headliners Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Beatles great Sir Paul McCartney were due to play.

Glastonbury Festival cancelled for second year running due to Covid-19

Headliners Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross and Beatles great Sir Paul McCartney were due to play.
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Schwarzenegger encourages people to get vaccinated - 'Come with me if you want to live'

Carole Baskin is glad Joe Exotic didn't get a pardon from Donald Trump

Kanye West 'less than thrilled' his potential divorce from Kim Kardashian will be shown on TV
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PM expects 'practical solution' to be found over The Wiggles tour
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