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Taupō police officer Barry Shepherd marks 50 years amid Mauao landslide duty
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Las Vegas travel guide: Sports, Sphere, residencies and food on the Strip
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Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
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Centenarian Betty Gilgen celebrates 100th birthday with vintage car drive
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Promising Omani Startups Programme marks major milestone
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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris marks six years sober with emotional Instagram message
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