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Decision banning Indian government critic from returning home upheld
| New Zealand - Immigration GP and filmmaker Dr Sapna Samant has been accused by the Indian government of causing "disharmony" in Indian society. Indian High Commission upholds decision banning critic Sapna Samant from returning home |
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| New Zealand - weather - 2:17 pm today MetService has issued 11 weather watches and warnings across the country. Severe weather warnings for NZ as heavy rain, strong wind approaches |
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Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road speed limit to increase to 110km/h
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NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
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| 23 May 2025 The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years. |
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| Analysis -Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage. |
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RNZ Concert recordings win international recognition
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