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Author: Sophie Bateman

A black woman was shot dead in her own bedroom by a white police officer less than four seconds after he saw her. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2019/10/white-texas-officer-shoots-black-woman-dead-in-her-own-bedroom.html
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The National Party has climbed to 47 per cent in the latest 1News-Colmar Brunton poll, up 2 percentage points to its highest level of support since coming into Opposition in 2017.

Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/second-poll-shows-drop-for-labour-gains-for-national/
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Author: Dan Satherley

Labour might do the unthinkable and cut taxes at next year's Budget if its polling continues to slide, Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien says.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/10/labour-might-offer-tax-cuts-if-the-polls-are-tight-newshub-political-editor-tova-o-brien.html
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Author: Jamie Ensor

 

 
Author: Sarah Templeton

File this one under 'fairly self-explanatory' - doctors are warning women not to put toothpaste in their vaginas in order to tighten them. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/10/doctors-warn-women-to-stop-putting-toothpaste-in-their-vaginas.html
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Speaking to media alongside Jacinda Ardern today, Netherlands PM Mark Rutte described the impact that allowing cannabis for recreational use had on his country's drug market. 

Article: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/netherlands-pm-touts-benefits-cannabis-legalisation-during-press-conference-jacinda-ardern
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Author: New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has begun its annual support to Antarctica, with more than 200 personnel from all three Services being deployed over the summer season.

Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/nzdf-begins-summer-season-in-antarctica-fcc84113a23e
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Author: Henry Cooke

Universities could be fined up to $100,000 for failing to take care of students in their halls under a raft of changes announced by the Government.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/116573032/government-announces-new-code-and-fines-for-university-halls-following-death
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