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Tauranga-based HoneyLab's cream made from New Zealand honey is just as good at clearing up cold sores as Viraban or Zovirax. Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi honey proven to help clear up cold sores: study

23 May, 2019 10:08am
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Kiwi honey cream Honevo just as good at clearing up cold sores as Viraban: study

This century old Ponsonby villa sold for $1.1 million under the hammer. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Ponsonby shack sells under the hammer for $1.1m

22 May, 2019 5:56pm
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Peeling paint and tumble down shed fail to put off interest from six bidders.

The Reserve Bank should loosen its tight loan-to-value ratios for first-home buyers Century 21 national manager Ryan Mithcell says. Photo / Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Deposit rules 'cruelly' shutting out first-home buyers

22 May, 2019 4:22pm
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Buyers can't take advantage of low interest rates because of high deposits rules: agent.

National Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing chief executive Natasha Gallardo during hearing testing of Manurewa High School students yesterday. Photo / Brett Phibbs/NFDHH

NEW ZEALAND

Headphones causing alarming rates of hearing loss in kids

22 May, 2019 6:00am
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Hearing loss rates among Auckland students were double the global average, a study found.

An artist's impression of one possible Skypath design across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

SkyPath plan in jeopardy? Alternative design could delay project, lobbyists say

21 May, 2019 6:52pm
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But the new plan could just be a ploy to delay construction, lobbyists SkyPath Trust say.

If you happen to have a reserve of Bitcoins, you might be able to purchase this million dollar North Shore home. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Crypto gold: Million-dollar home for sale in Bitcoin

9 May, 2019 7:51pm
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Pay the full $1.255m price in Bitcoin or pay half in Bitcoin and half in kiwi dollars.

Autumn's temperatures are soaring between 4C and 8C above average over the next few days. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Temps to soar more than 4C above average before rain hits

9 May, 2019 3:41pm
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Kiwis set to bask in toasty weather over next few days before heavy rain on Mother's Day.

The man had sped on multiple occassions between Auckland and Wellington. Photo / Wayne Drought

NEW ZEALAND

Pinged: Man fined after posting photos of himself speeding

9 May, 2019 3:12pm
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Police found social media photos showing man's speedo at 'excessive' speeds.

Cloud hangs over the Milford Track. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Great Walks tourist fee hike a success: DoC

9 May, 2019 2:39pm
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Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 39 per cent to 52 per cent.

Panamanian friends of Kiwi dad Alan Culverwell, who was shot dead by pirates, have named new puppy Lobo after the family's boat, the Agua Lobo. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Panamanian friends remember Kiwi dad killed by pirates

8 May, 2019 2:42pm
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They even named a puppy in Kiwi dad Alan Culverwell's honour.

Yellow flowers released in Panama by friends and family of Kiwi dad Alan Culverwell. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Killed by pirates: Flowers released in memory of Kiwi dad

8 May, 2019 10:33am
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"They were able to say a few words and leave some flowers floating behind the boat."

St John has taken two people to hospital.

NEW ZEALAND

Serious crash causing delays near Northwestern Motorway

8 May, 2019 7:32am
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One person was seriously hurt in the crash on Triangle Rd in Massey.

Winter is coming. Autumn leaves fall in Selbourne St in Grey Lynn. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Warm temps, but winter just a southerly gust away: WeatherWatch

7 May, 2019 1:40pm
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Expect warmer than average temperatures broken by cold snaps for start of winter.

The Housing NZ and Public Trust building is in lock down. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Lockdown lifted from Auckland Housing NZ offices

7 May, 2019 9:38am
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The Greenlane building went into lockdown after a threat was made against staff.

NEW ZEALAND

Missing Napier siblings, 11 and 8, found 'safe and well'

7 May, 2019 9:33am
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The 11-year-old and 8-year-old haven't been seen since yesterday afternoon.

Bishop Brian Tamaki says he talked face to face with ministers about his Man Up programme going into prisons. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Brian Tamaki denies knowing about mosque protest

7 May, 2019 8:08am
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Protesters stood outside Christchurch mosques to protest just weeks after terror attack.

Police and St John attended the crash scene. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

One seriously hurt in crash between cyclist and truck in ChCh

7 May, 2019 7:14am
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One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital after the crash in Linwood.

The proposed site of the apartment block on Tizard Road in Birkenhead. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Birkenhead residents fear apartment developer exploiting loophole

6 May, 2019 11:10am
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Developer using a loophole to build apartment block in suburban street, residents say.

A RNZAF Orion has flown to the waters near Kiribati to hunt for missing fishing boats. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Air Force Orion in hunt for missing Kiribati fishing boats

6 May, 2019 10:14am
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Two fishing boats failed to return to from weekend trips near Kiribati.

Alan Culverwell, his wife Derryn and their two children were attacked by pirates in Panama. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Killed by pirates: Mum and kids likely to spend another week in Panama

6 May, 2019 8:07am
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Slain Kiwi Alan Culverwell's family are assisting police with their investigation.

Aucklanders woke up to a fiery sunrise this morning. Photo / Chris Keall

NEW ZEALAND

Sun's up: Blazing Auckland sunrise heralds another fine day

6 May, 2019 7:18am
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Warmer than average weather to continue through until weekend rains hit.

The body metabolises sugar more quickly when it is consumed in liquid form. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Tax needed to curb NZ's deadly sugar rush: study

5 May, 2019 5:00am
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Sweet drinks cause more harm than high-sugar foods, University of Auckland study finds.

Police were called to the scene at about 8.15pm. Photo / Wayne Drought

NEW ZEALAND

Six hurt - one seriously - in crash

4 May, 2019 11:33pm
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The crash involved a van and a car.

The diver is reported missing at Waipatiki Beach. Photo / Warren Buckland

NEW ZEALAND

Diver's body found in Hawke's Bay

4 May, 2019 7:14pm
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A group of divers have reported one of their friends missing near Waipatiki Beach.

Three people are due to face court in Panama over the attack on Alan Culverwell. Photos / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Three arrested over death of Kiwi dad shot by pirates

4 May, 2019 6:19pm
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Murdered man Alan Culverwell's wife Derryn called on to also appear in court as witness.

Alan Culverwell and his wife Derryn and twins were attacked by pirates in Panama. Photos / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Pirate attack latest: Wife and children out of hospital

4 May, 2019 10:14am
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Alan Culverwell's stepson and good friend due to touch down in Panama soon.

The Culverwell family were on what was supposed to be a dream holiday aboard their new boat. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot at 'very close range'

4 May, 2019 5:00am
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One of the couple's two children was also hurt when pirates boarded the family's boat.

The man was shot dead and his wife attacked by pirates using a machete. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot in Panama horror attack

3 May, 2019 8:44pm
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The man was shot and his wife attacked by pirates using a machete.

A diversion to the fire station rather than Waikato Hospital saved the woman's life.

NEW ZEALAND

Team work saves Morrinsville woman's life

2 May, 2019 10:22pm
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A diversion to the fire station rather than Waikato Hospital saved the woman's life.

Tristan Pang celebrates his graduation. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

17-year-old maths whiz among country's youngest uni graduates

2 May, 2019 8:04pm
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From solving Sudoku puzzles at age 2 and starting uni at 13 - Tristan Pang moves fast.

An October 2016 investigation found 259 of Jane Moore's patient files were missing from her office. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Privacy breach: More than 100 Gisborne patient files missing

2 May, 2019 6:48pm
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Gisborne physiotherapist censured for losing more than 100 patient files.

Ambulance crews are also on the scene. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

One dead after car rolls in serious crash south of Auckland

2 May, 2019 5:02pm
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The road has been closed while police investigate.

Auckland councillors have voted to approve an extra $500m of council money being pumped into the City Rail Link project. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Budget blowout: Council approves $500m City Rail Link bailout

2 May, 2019 5:01pm
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The budget boost will ensure project is 'future-proofed', Mayor Phill Goff says.

Rescuers helping the man to safety. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Dramatic life-saving rescue of Auckland kayaker

2 May, 2019 4:33pm
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Video footage from police helicopter shows the man lying motionless in the water.

This century old Ponsonby villa owned by the Mackey family is set to go under the hammer. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Peeling paint, decrepit shed: Rickety Auckland 'do-up' valued at $1.5m

30 Apr, 2019 1:30pm
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The three-bedroom home has a CV of $1.55m and 55-years of memories for the Mackey family.

Pearl Little after her graduation ceremony. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

University student protests white supremacy at graduation

30 Apr, 2019 7:27am
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Student wears shirt at graduation calling university complicit in white supremacy.

Fine skies are expected across much of the country today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Your weather: Clear skies and cooler temps for most of the country

30 Apr, 2019 5:32am
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Weather

Motorsport icon and Holden Street Smart ambassador Greg Murphy says driver training and avoiding driver distractions were key focuses for road safety. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Resit driver licence test every 10 years: Kiwi motorsport legend

29 Apr, 2019 1:37pm
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The former V8 racing star says driver training is a bigger issue than speed.

Alan James Harris was arrested and charged with the burglary of the 11 guns from Palmerston North police station. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open

29 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.

The wreckage of a crash on SH1, north of Taupo, in October 2017 that killed four people and injured a further eight. Photo / John van de Ven

NEW ZEALAND

Deadliest April in a decade: Revisiting other horrific crashes

29 Apr, 2019 7:32am
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As horrifying as yesterday's Taupō crash was, it is not the country's deadliest.

Former Auckland councillor Victoria Carter says companies, such as Uber, are protecting criminals by using the Privacy Act to avoid giving police private customer data. Photos / File / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Uber order: Thief leaves name, number, address

27 Apr, 2019 8:40pm
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But police are yet to make an arrest three weeks later.

The incident happened south east of Auckland in Whitby. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Person seriously injured after car rolls onto them near Auckland

24 Apr, 2019 5:54pm
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Police are yet to confirm if the incident happened on the road or private property.

Clear skies and heavy traffic are the forecast for Anzac Day across most of the country. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Your Anzac Day break weather forecast

24 Apr, 2019 4:28pm
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NZTA urges motorists to keep their cool as Anzac Day brings sunny skies and busy roads.

Each weekday morning, 620 buses bring Aucklanders into the city. Photo / Supplied

Half of all commuters to Auckland CBD on public transport

24 Apr, 2019 12:19pm
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Half of all commuters to Auckland CBD in March jumped on public transport: AT.

Expert testimony at a coronial inquest found a doctor did not go far enough in trying to diagnose the reason behind a woman's faster heart beat. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Woman died a day after doctor misdiagnosis: coroner

23 Apr, 2019 7:28pm
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Stephanie Parata was found dead with pneumonia after her symptoms were misdiagnosed.

This mega mansion in Russell with helipad and yacht access is up for sale for $8.9m. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

$8.9m mega-mansion: Helicopter in or sail up in your superyacht

23 Apr, 2019 11:58am
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Overlook the Bay of Islands from a spa in any of the seven bedrooms in this $8.9m mansion.

The assault allegedly took place on Queen St on Saturday morning. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man still critical after central Auckland assault

21 Apr, 2019 2:41pm
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Assault victim remains in a critical condition, police say.

Fire crew in a cherry picker attend to the fire in Onehunga. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Woman dashes to escape 'severe' blaze in Onehunga

21 Apr, 2019 2:16pm
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Fire crews are tackling the blaze in an industrial area.

The family built the 22m lap pool. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Hot property: the Omaha 'wonderland' where the grass is always green

21 Apr, 2019 1:15pm
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Fancy a home with its own horse arena, pool, cricket pitch, garden maze and tennis court?

Property pundits have warned that younger investors are more likely to be hit by new ring-fencing rules than the rich. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Tax change warning for rental owners

20 Apr, 2019 8:20am
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Aim to cool housing market likely to be particularly hard on 'mum and dad' investors.

CCTV captured the moment a car careened into the Harbour Bridge barriers after being bumped by another vehicle. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Believed she was going to die': Couple feared plummeting off Harbour Bridge

19 Apr, 2019 10:35am
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Police are hunting a Harbour Bridge hit and run driver.

Traffic banked up at the Johnstones Hill Tunnels. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

'Avoid like the plague': Easter traffic grinds to halt on SH1 northbound

19 Apr, 2019 8:13am
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Traffic is heavy north of Auckland from Orewa to Wellsford.

Most of the country including Queenstown and Lake Wanaka can expect fine weather today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Easter weather: Eggscellent for now but there's rain on the way

19 Apr, 2019 6:26am
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Expect clears skies on Good Friday and Saturday before the rain comes.

City Rail Link's Sean Sweeney and Scott Elwarth inspect the railway's huge tunnels. It now has a vast budget to match. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

City Rail's $1b budget blowout linked to political pressure: Infrastructure NZ

18 Apr, 2019 4:10pm
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Mega projects costs are often downplayed so taxpayers aren't scared off: Infrastructure NZ

Auckland first-home buyers snapped up 27 per cent of all home on sale this year, while investors bought 24 per cent. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Fears no CGT puts pressure on first-home buyers

18 Apr, 2019 12:53pm
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First-home buyers face more competition from investors after CGT scrapped, say analysts.

Consumer research company Canstar says home loan customers are in a strong position and should negotiate with banks for a better home loan deal. Photo / Chris Loufte

NEW ZEALAND

Switching to record low home-loan deals could save $1000: Canstar

16 Apr, 2019 1:07pm
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Kiwis could save more than $1000 on interest fees by making a home loan switch.

Two-year-old Catherine has been battling crippling epilepsy her whole life. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

Single mum and daughter hoping for cash to fight crippling epilepsy

16 Apr, 2019 11:46am
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Two-year-old Catherine has had four major surgeries and a bout of cancer.

People watch as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

'It looked golden': Kiwi expat describes Notre Dame destruction

16 Apr, 2019 9:20am
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Kiwi expat Roderick Fry and his son watched world-famous Notre Dame cathedral burn down.

Police have called for few Anzac Day services this year as their officers remain on duty elsewhere following the Christchurch mosque attacks. Photo / Tania Whyte

NEW ZEALAND

Overworked police like 'zombies': lack of manpower behind fewer Anzac events

15 Apr, 2019 12:28pm
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Security analyst says police don't have enough officers to cover Anzac Day services.

Nathan Gunn rescued this kitten from a drain at his school. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Throw it in the drain': Student says he was told to leave kitten

15 Apr, 2019 11:43am
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Student pulled shivering cat after hearing meowing but says teachers told him not to help.

Wassiem Alsati and his daughter Alen Alsati. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Swallowed teaspoon of water': Mosque survivor Alen, 4, improving

15 Apr, 2019 7:53am
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Alen, 4, takes small step to recovery, but her long-term future remains uncertain.

Catching the sun in the chill air on Long Bay. Photo / Chris Loufte

NEW ZEALAND

Few showers today then clear skies across the country

14 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Put your brollies away: scattered showers today then clear skies the rest of the week