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100+ firefighters dealing with fallen powerlines, explosive debris, wather runoff, dense smoke and unknown chemicals at a West Auckland plastics factory blaze.
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Clinton v Trump - the facts, checked
A round-up of 22 suspect and interesting claims in the first debate clash between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump - what checks out and what doesn't.
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Clinton v Trump debate highlights: Taxes, Terror, Stamina
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VideoFrom controversy to sexual harassment
As the Real Housewives of Auckland returned to our screens, how did they move past last week's controversy? With some sexual harassment of course.
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How not to run for Auckland mayor
A fracas erupted at an "Anti Debate" meeting for mayoral candidates held by the Auckland University Students Association last night.
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The woman Trump called 'Miss Piggy'
Hillary Clinton waited until the final moments of today's presidential debate to bring up Donald Trump's history of insulting women. When she did, it was brutal.
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15 times rugby stars avoided convictions
Losi Filipo is just the latest in a long list of rising and established rugby stars who have managed to dodge convictions.
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Most complained about company in NZ
Telcos Spark and Vodafone have topped the list as the most complained about companies according to the Commerce Commission. Have you ever had any issues?
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Language defence fails in $7.3m deal fight
A company argued it shouldn't have to pay a 10 per cent deposit on a cancelled $7.3 million property purchase because its director didn't understand English.
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The foods you should never eat again
A nutritionist reveals the foods so lacking in positive nutritional attributes that they are best avoided entirely.
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Details of Brangelina's pre-nup revealed
It seems there won't be any issues dividing Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's combined US$400 million fortune because things were set out two years ago.
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'Shock' stopped officer seeking help
A junior Navy officer who alleges she was sexually violated by a superior says she was in too much shock to scream for help.
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Meet the 111kg woman terrorising MMA
Gabi Garcia's enormous size will likely mean she never fights in the UFC. That's probably a good thing for Ronda Rousey and co.
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Wellington Rugby and Filipo part ways
Wellington Rugby has terminated Losi Filipo's contract.
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CEOs pick an opposition dream team
Some CEOs see an alliance of Labour and the Greens, headed by rising stars, forming a viable government.
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A horror movie disguised as reality TV
Hillary Clinton won the debate inasmuch as she represented something that resembled common sense, writes Steve Braunias.
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Kate's parenting technique revealed
As the royal family arrived in Canada, Kate was spotted employing a parenting technique praised by experts, but not favoured by the Queen.
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Incredible discovery on Jupiter's moon
Astronomers have made a startling observation on Jupiter's moon Europa, one that could boost the chance of finding other life in our solar system.
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