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    Rapist gang member denied parole again

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    Nurses voice concern over ward works

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    Happy vibe for All Whites’ match

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    Happy vibe for All Whites’ match

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    ‘Several breaches’ spark call for reform

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    Team breaks school’s chess title dry spell

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    Team breaks school’s chess title dry spell

    It has been a long time between tournament wins.

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    Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears

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    Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears

    Building permits in South Dunedin have plummeted more than 80% amid fears the impact of flooding has caught up with the low-lying suburb.

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    ‘Spiritual connection’ as generations meet

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    ‘Spiritual connection’ as generations meet

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    Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame

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    Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame

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    AI image use floated to prompt Caversham spruce-up

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    AI image use floated to prompt Caversham spruce-up

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    Orokonui kākā make Dunedin their home

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    Setting the weld on fire

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    Arrest made over alleged Port Chalmers School firearms incident

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    Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

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    Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

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    'Good to get it out around the community’

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