Tristram Clayton is joined by NZ Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson to discuss the rising price of construction and why buyers at an apartment project on Auckland’s North Shore were asked to pay tens of thousands of dollars more than the agreed price.
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Police swarm a central Auckland petrol station
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Public Trust specialist Catherine Simpson
Money from unclaimed estates eventually transfers to the Government. Video / Jason Oxenham
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BNZ Breakers announce Jonah Bolden signing
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Details of Auckland Airport redevelopment
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Focus Live: National pre-budget announcement
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Chris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speech
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Chris Hipkins visits BBM FoodSpace
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the importance of community charities like BBM. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch: Father accused of murder forces son to run on treadmill
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Kina ranching and kelp restoration creating opportunities for hapū
Urchinomics project into sea urchin ranching and kelp restoration is creating opportunities for hapū. Video / Te Ao Māori News
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Focus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k bill
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Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
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MP told to return to her seat in heated exchange
Green MP Julie Anne Genter told to return to her seat in Parliament during exchange with National's Matt Doocey. Video / Parliament TV
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Focus: Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw's valedictory speech
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University of Auckland students rally on campus for a pro-Palestine protest.
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Brynderwyns slip delays reopening
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Luxon and Seymour talk about Chinese-backed cyber attack
Act leader David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Chinese-backed cyber attacks on NZ MPs. Video / Mark Mitchell
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