National News
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Local Iwi to take control over some of Council functions
Loneliness spikes amid Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: two new cases confirmed
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Overseas seasonal worker scheme in limbo with ongoing border restrictions
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Lack of house listings is driving prices up around the country
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A positive sign for New Zealand’s economy, wage subsidy extension not stretched to limits
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Rakitū Island declared predator free
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The pressure is on South Korea to cooperate in diplomat sex assault case
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Auckland Airport currently one of the busiest in the world
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