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2Russia and China have again vetoed a UN resolution threatening sanctions against Syria if it does not stop using heavy weapons. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been on Syrian television as fierce fighting continues for control of Damascus.
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4Politicians and the media have been blamed for erroneously using the world "ownership" when referring to Maori water rights.
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6An investigation has been launched after confidential patient health records were found lying around in a Christchurch street.
7Taxpayers have spent millions bringing ultra-fast broadband to rural schools, but schools say they can not afford the $12,000 a month it costs to use it.
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