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What are Wellingtonians wearing to the last Homegrown?
Thousands have gathered at the Wellington Waterfront as the Homegrown music festival has kicked off in the capital for one last time.

Matamata teen train death: KiwiRail failed to follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 fatality
KiwiRail failed to follow a decade-old Coroner's recommendation to fence off an area of railway line where a Sarie Morton was killed by a train this week.

Eight hour show to open Edinburgh International Festival
Other highlights include opera incorporating circus performers for a fusion of music and acrobatics.

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Matamata teen train death: KiwiRail failed to follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 fatality
KiwiRail failed to follow a decade-old Coroner's recommendation to fence an area of railway line where a young Matamata College student was killed by a train this week.

Hurricanes defence stands up to deny Highlanders in a thriller
The Hurricanes have secured a crucial two-point win that could turn their season around.

Compass agrees deal to buy assets of liquidated school lunch provider Libelle
Libelle has a number of key central production kitchens and central manufacturing units operating across the country.

Libelle announces sale of school lunches operation
Libelle Group, a major provider of school lunches that went into liquidation this week, has agreed to sell its lunch operation to Compass Group NZ.

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Watch: Highlanders winger’s superhuman intercept try
He was wearing a Hulk-inspired jersey but Caleb Tangitau’s try had a bit of Flash Gordon and Superman as he sprinted the length of the field.