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Police mute on $750,000 tap attack on Frankton villas

The properties were not yet occupied

Hamilton mum stole $500,000 to spend on takeaways

The judge said one word came to mind, "greed".

Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

"The party was extremely lucky that no one was hurt - or worse."

Sounds Air cuts Wānaka route as costs surge

The decision will cost 10 staff their jobs across the Wānaka and Christchurch bases.

Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

The band celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.

Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work

Councils told: "We are getting our house in order. It's time you sorted yours out." 

Scientists sceptical on Moa project: "Extinction is forever."

"There is no genetic engineering pathway that can truly restore a lost species."

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