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    Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.

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    Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon

    A US immigration agent shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon, leading officials to call for calm.

    Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

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    Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike

    A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.

    Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

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    Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland

    A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.

    One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll

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    Pauline Hanson's One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll

    Right-wing minor party One Nation' s popularity has skyrocketed with Australian voters to tie it with the coalition for the first time.

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    Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard

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    Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of David John Te’o. Photo: NZ Police

    Another wanted man sought in Dunedin

    Police are seeking information on another wanted man most recently believed to be in Dunedin.

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    End of an era: 'Matinee Idle' hosts sign off

    As the pair leading the show bid farewell, they leave listeners with a final poignant theme: "AI has won. We've done our best".

    Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage

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    Three missing amid Victoria bushfire carnage

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    Astronaut medical issue forces early return

    The International Space Station is a permanently crewed orbit laboratory. Photo: Getty Images

    Astronaut medical issue forces early return

    A "serious medical condition" with a crew member on the International Space Station has led NASA to initiate the first emergency return in the orbiting lab's 25-year history.

    Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

    Graham Bloxham is arrested by police. Photo: RNZ

    Ex-mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela protest

    Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest.

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    'Compassionate and smart': Daughter's tribute to Jules Radich

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    Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

    Letters have been stolen from signage at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Photo: Supplied

    Signs and letters taken from national war memorial

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    Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

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    Noah stopping it: NZ's most popular boys' name continues reign

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    Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

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    Govt u-turn on prescription fee policy

    People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new 12-month prescriptions.

    Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police

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    Dunedin duo's checkpoint seat swap foiled by police

    Two Dunedin men attempting a classic switcheroo by quickly swapping seats while approaching a drink driving checkpoint failed to bamboozle police.

    Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

    Hastings set to be hottest spot, more heat alerts issued

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    Dunedin eviction sparks door kicking and throat-cutting threats

    Police were called after a man was given the notice to leave his High St accommodation. Photo:...

    Dunedin eviction sparks door kicking and throat-cutting threats

    A Dunedin man evicted from his room in a shared house allegedly threatened to ‘‘cut’’ his housemates' throats after being given a deadline of a day to clear out.

    Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

    The Connemara ferry's ramp was fixed in Wellington this morning. Photo: RNZ

    Passengers stuck for 15 hours after ferry ramp fails

    Passengers were stuck on a Bluebridge ferry for 15 hours due to a problem with a ramp.

    Worker 'splashed with medical waste' in Dunedin explosion

    Firefighters at the scene this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Worker 'splashed with medical waste' in Dunedin explosion

    Firefighters had to decontaminate a worker injured and splashed with medical waste in a gas explosion in Dunedin's industrial area this morning.
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