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Miscarriage of justice: The Peter Ellis case revisited
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Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
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Design flaws doomed 'unsinkable' Kiwi-captained yacht
The superyacht capsized off Sicily due to design flaws and a freak storm.

'Nice flavour': Accused murderer's alleged claim over fatal mushroom meal
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'Calamity': New book lays bare 'cover-up' of a steeply declining Joe Biden
'Original Sin' presents evidence that Biden’s cognitive decline began way back in 2015.
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set for landmark Auckland shows
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Auckland Writers Festival special: Dominic Hoey recalls 1985's biggest events
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Chery Tiggo 4 budget-SUV confirmed for New Zealand in July
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'Power of Te Ao Māori': Head girl's inspiring speech wins national award
She delivered her speech in te reo Māori about embracing diversity.

Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.

'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.
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