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2MPs have been awarded a 1.0% pay rise, backdated to July.
3The economy grew during the last quarter, but only just, and at a slower rate than predicted. Unemployment is at a 13 year high. A 3 News Reid Research poll shows that the fear of job loss is widespread.
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5An independent report has cleared the BBC of trying to cover up a sex abuse scandal involving late television presenter Jimmy Savile.
6More funerals have been held today for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. Meanwhile, the US President has asked the Vice President to come up with a plan to toughen up gun laws by January. Many Americans, however, remain outspoken in their opposition to tighter gun laws.
7A Banks Peninsula school with only four pupils closed its doors for the last time today.
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9Sky City has revealed it wants about 300 new pokie machines in return for building a new convention centre for Auckland.
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