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    ‘Incredible’ – Labor’s Willie Jackson furious over Prebble’s role at Waitangi Tribunal
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    ‘Incredible’ – Labor’s Willie Jackson furious over Prebble’s role at Waitangi Tribunal

    Photograph: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone Former Labor Party minister and former ACT leader Richard Prebble is furious One of two new members appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka said since leaving Parliament Prebble had provided free advice to…

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    Genesis sells Hau Nui wind farm to New Zealand Wind Farms
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    Genesis sells Hau Nui wind farm to New Zealand Wind Farms

    Hau Nui wind farm in Wairarapa. Photo/Supplied Genesis Energy explains why it sold New Zealand’s first wind farm, Hau Nui, in the Wairarapa, to NZ Wind Farms. Hau Nui is a 15-turbine wind farm located 21 km south-east of Martinborough….

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    China Spring man charged with killing woman with machete in September
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    China Spring man charged with killing woman with machete in September

    WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A parolee from China Spring who authorities say killed a woman with a machete and a concrete block during a domestic disturbance in September was charged as a habitual offender Thursday. A McLennan County grand jury…

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    Could the BC Greens be decisive in the legislature?
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    Could the BC Greens be decisive in the legislature?

    Two Green Party MPs were able to hold the balance of power in British Columbia after Saturday’s provincial elections gave neither the NDP nor the BC Conservatives a majority of seats after the first count. Both Green members are new…

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    Denver Restaurants Aim to Elevate Airport Cuisine
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    Denver Restaurants Aim to Elevate Airport Cuisine

    Many travelers frown when considering airport dining options. Chef Justin Cucci aims to change this way of thinking in Denver. “Our goal is simple: to change the perception from being just an airport restaurant to a restaurant located in the…

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    Why Are Kamala Harris and Democrats So Focused on Texas?
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    Why Are Kamala Harris and Democrats So Focused on Texas?

    Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Poll/Getty Images The final stops in the final weeks of a presidential campaign are often reserved for critical battleground states; it is a last-ditch attempt by a candidate to influence voters whose votes will ultimately determine the election….

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    Great-grandmother shares birthday 99 years away from grandchild: ‘This is so special’
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    Great-grandmother shares birthday 99 years away from grandchild: ‘This is so special’

    BISMARCK, ND (KFYR/Gray News) – A family in North Dakota had plenty of celebrations this week with two milestone birthdays. On Wednesday, Lorraine Bunk turned 100 and her great-grandson Jack turned 1. The two were born on the same day,…

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    McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may worry you. Experts say food supply is safe
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    McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may worry you. Experts say food supply is safe

    This photo shows a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger in New York’s Times Square. Richard Drew/Associated Press From deli meats and waffles at Boar’s Head to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, some of this year’s deadly disease outbreaks and food recalls may have…

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    U.S. Marshals seek help from Mineral Wells to find wanted sex offender
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    U.S. Marshals seek help from Mineral Wells to find wanted sex offender

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – The U.S. Marshals Service has increased the reward for a wanted sex offender from West Virginia. The U.S. Marshals Service West Virginia Southern District CUFFED Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Gabriel Allen…

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    Frisch’s customers reminisce about last meals at 2 locations
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    Frisch’s customers reminisce about last meals at 2 locations

    CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Frisch’s fans are wondering whether their favorite spot, Big Boy or a slice of pumpkin pie, is here to stay. Court records show nearly 20 locations in trouble in Greater Cincinnati After the release papers were delivered…

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