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Auckland house values up less than 1pc
The latest QV stats revealed that Auckland's house value increases slowed to almost snail's pace last month.
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'Come after Americans, we go after you'
WATCH LIVE: Barack Obama delivers his last State of the Union speech as the country's focus shifts toward the 2016 presidential race.
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Jason Gunn hospitalised
A run in with a wheelie bin landed radio host and TV entertainer in hospital with a broken back.
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Airline secrets revealed
Ever wondered what goes on the behind the scenes in airports and airplanes?
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McCaw wedding unlikely to top Carter's
The former All Black captain's wedding tipped to be the biggest celebrity bash of the year but unlikely to command top dollar if exclusive rights are sold.
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Man charged with shooting at AB's family
A man has appeared in court today charged with firing shots to frighten the father and brother of All Black Beauden Barrett.
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HBO's 'terrifying' new Sesame Street
The iconic Muppets of Sesame Street , will reveal a host of modern touches when they debut at their new home on HBO.
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How did Richie propose?
On the last day of 2015, a sunkissed Gemma Flynn posted on Instagram: "There really is no better way to spend this special day and see the new year in."
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Oil - How low can it go?
US crude oil has fallen another 17 per cent and is now probing depths not seen since 2003.
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Reward to find dog that mauled pet cat
A distraught Auckland cat owner is offering a $500 reward for information which leads to the identification of a dog which mauled her beloved cat to death.
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'Gold booter...he's gold pure gold'
A French rugby journalist says the 'Dan Carter effect' has turned Racing 92 into the best club side in Europe.
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Inside the super-sized cruise ship
The cruise ship that is almost the length of the Sky Tower has returned to Auckland.
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Chainsaws ring as giant tree cut down
"The tree has been trying to kill us for the last few years - that's the bottom line," said property owner James Gilderdale as his 39m tall Norfolk Pine was felled today…
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