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Credit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' finances

Auckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.

07 Dec 04:00 PM

'I just started shouting "Shark!"': Family flees shallows after sighting at busy Akl surf beach

Around 20 to 30 people scrambled from the water as shouts of 'Shark!' spread.

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'Sickened': Teen in OT care who raped child at popular playground detained indefinitely

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