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The ban on letting fees is forcing property management companies to look for new sources of income. Photo / Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Lawyer's warning to tenants: Look out for illegal fees

16 Jan, 2019 5:23pm
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An Auckland lawyer fears tenants may be targeted with illegal fees after letting fee ban.

The hole left in the ceiling of 82-year-old Greenlane woman Heidrun Leonard's house by two people who scammed her out of $8800. Photo / Ben Leahy

NEW ZEALAND

Fake tradies scam 82-year-old Auckland woman out of $8800

15 Jan, 2019 6:53pm
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The men said they could fix her roof but instead left a hole in it.

One of the men accused of being an unruly tourist, who sped off when approached by the Herald. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

NEW ZEALAND

Bad tourists: 'Scam' saw group refuse to pay for food, bully staff

14 Jan, 2019 9:28pm
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Travellers had earlier dumped rubbish at Takapuna Beach and threatened locals.

Former All White Wynton Rufer recovers in Auckland Hospital after suffering a heart attack last weekend. Photo / Jason Oxenham

SPORT

Wynton Rufer's heart attack on Lime scooter: 'I could have died … it's crazy'

13 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Football legend Wynton Rufer thanks the stranger who saved his life after a heart attack.

One of the last beachfront vacant blocks left near Mt Maunganui has a council valuation of $4.1m. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Rare Mount Maunganui beachfront land set for auction

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The Mt Maunganui block is one of only two large vacant blocks left along the beachfront.

The super yacht being unloaded at Auckland's North Wharf. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Super yacht transport ship arrives in Auckland

11 Jan, 2019 4:28pm
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Among the boats on the transport ship is a huge 150m motor yacht that is being unloaded.

The couple set off an alert while tramping. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Rescue team with 'exhausted' couple on Aoraki/Mt Cook

10 Jan, 2019 1:01pm
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Rescuers are waiting for a gap in the weather to try to reach the couple.

One of the West Auckland posters. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

No complaints after 'criminals' outed in West Auckland flyers

10 Jan, 2019 12:10pm
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Police are not looking to prosecute those who posted flyers outing so-called criminals.

Cornwall Park is a popular running destination. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Serial spitter targeting women in Auckland parks

10 Jan, 2019 12:10pm
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An Auckland jogger accused of spitting on women in Cornwall Park.

The fire crew was at Dear Coasties in Orewa. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Lady in Pink's kindness stuns volunteer firefighters

10 Jan, 2019 7:02am
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An unknown Lady in Pink helped fill the bellies and hearts of Auckland firefighters.

Kiwis are expected to head to the beaches and lakes in droves today. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Temperatures to soar past 30C as beach weather hits country

10 Jan, 2019 6:15am
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Napier is expected to hit 31C today, while Auckland reaches 27C and Christchurch 28C.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says landlords and property managers can charge tenants fees under certain circumstances. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

New warning for renters: $250 fee to change name on tenancy

10 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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A $250 fee charged to man transferring his rental to his niece concerns renters groups.

Ryan Pellett and his partner Candice Ruthven are selling their own Royal Oak home. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

BUSINESS

Under the hammer: How hard is it to sell your home without a real estate agent?

10 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The Herald tracks two families selling their homes - one with an agent, one without.

Rescuers plucked five family members from the water around the capsized jet ski. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Rescuer criticises father for risking family in jet ski incident

6 Jan, 2019 12:25pm
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The Auckland father was left stranded when his jet ski capsized with four people on board.

Traffic could become bumper-to-bumper today as thousands make their way home after their summer break. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Motorists warned thousands set to hit the roads as holidays end

6 Jan, 2019 10:35am
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Motorists should expect busy roads from early in the morning, NZTA says.

Sprains and broken bones were among the common injuries suffered by ACC claimants. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Ouch! Kiwis' $3bn summer injury bill

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Summer might seem like paradise to Kiwis but it can be a minefield of injuries.

Fire crews are at the scene of the blaze. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

One hurt in Lower Hutt fire in Housing NZ apartment block

5 Jan, 2019 9:23am
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The blaze burned through the top floor of a Housing NZ apartment complex.

The view from the tip of Moturoa Island in the Bay of Islands, looking towards the Black Rocks and Purerua Peninsula. Photo / Peter de Graaf

NEW ZEALAND

Body of diver recovered in Bay of Islands

5 Jan, 2019 7:25am
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The man failed to surface while diving in the Bay of Islands.

Owner Lee Wallace denied abusing the man, and said he simply told him to go to another mechanic. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Man left appalled after mechanic calls him a terrorist

5 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A Kiwi has been left shocked after a West Auckland mechanic called him a terrorist.

Dr Gary Rushworth a scientist with the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, inspects Raupare Stream for blue-green algae in 2017 after a dog died after being at the nearby reserve. Photo / Duncan Brown

NEW ZEALAND

Poll reveals Kiwis are more concerned about polluted rivers than cost of living

2 Jan, 2019 6:00pm
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Kiwis are more concerned about freshwater pollution than the cost of living, poll finds.

Take a romantic spa on your own private island? Motukawaiti Island near the Bay of Islands is up for sale. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Summer dream homes on sale right now

2 Jan, 2019 4:21pm
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Take a look at some of the most spectacular Kiwi homes on sale this summer.

Resident doctors are set to walk off the job on January 15 and 16. Photo / Ross Setford

NEW ZEALAND

Doctors to strike in hospitals next month over pay

31 Dec, 2018 8:29pm
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Doctors say they are striking over concerns about pay, training and working conditions.

Police confirmed one person had died in the incident, but that no one else was hurt. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

One dead in incident with tractor in South Auckland

31 Dec, 2018 7:40pm
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Emergency services are still working at the scene in Ardmore.

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter took the father to hospital with mild hypothermia. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Father and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescue

31 Dec, 2018 5:52pm
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Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.

Angel meets locals outside the Morrinsville supermarket. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Angel of a donkey mauled by dogs

30 Dec, 2018 12:34pm
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Angel's owner, the vicar of the town's Anglican Church, says she was sweet and gentle.

Witness Cameron May took this photo of the boat ablaze before the NZ Police vessel Deodar arrived. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waiheke boat blaze: Rescue helicopter flies man to hospital

30 Dec, 2018 9:33am
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Helicopter takes man suffering from smoke inhalation to hospital after Waiheke boat fire.

Wendy Faulkner at Routeburn Falls. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

UN complaint: Aussie says high hut fees violate human rights

30 Dec, 2018 7:18am
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Aussie complains to UN because foreigners pay more than Kiwis for tramping huts.

Property pundits say 2019 is likely to be an interesting year with Auckland prices to be affected by an undersupply of housing and Government taxes on home owners. Photo / Nick Reed

BUSINESS

Get in quick: The property market in 2019

29 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Economist says Auckland house prices could reach record highs next year.

The woman, who asked not to be identified, is now considering legal action after the Auckland preschool she worked for deducted more than $1300 from her final pay cheque. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Dismissed childcare worker receives just 2c in final pay cheque

24 Dec, 2018 6:53pm
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The early childcare worker had her employment terminated via email.

The trio are also alleged to have been involved in a separate fight on a train earlier that night. Photo / Wayne Drought

NEW ZEALAND

Three youths arrested for alleged violent robbery in Glen Eden

24 Dec, 2018 1:22pm
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The youths allegedly kicked, punched and robbed another group.

Constable Van Der Kwaak keeps 20-month-old Caesar company as he recovers from being stabbed twice in the head. Photo / Supplied

Police dog stabbed in the eye and head in a serious condition

22 Dec, 2018 1:03pm
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A police dog was stabbed during an incident in Parua Bay, near Whangārei, this morning.

The serious crash took place on Mill Road in Otaki at about 12.05pm. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

One critically hurt in car and moped crash on Kapiti Coast

22 Dec, 2018 12:55pm
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A helicopter is on its way to transport the injured person to hospital.

Constable Van Der Kwaak keeps 20-month-old Caesar company as he recovers from being stabbed twice in the head. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

Police dog stabbed in the eye and head in a serious condition

22 Dec, 2018 11:48am
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A police dog was stabbed during an incident in Parua Bay, near Whangārei, this morning.

An InterCity bus caught fire on SH1 near Porirua. Photo / Mase Luafalealo via Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Bus catches fire on SH1 near Porirua

22 Dec, 2018 11:10am
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All passengers are off the bus and uninjured but motorists should expect delays.

A body has been recovered after a person went missing after diving into the water at Maraetotara Falls, near Hastings. Photo / Duncan Brown.

NEW ZEALAND

Body of swimmer recovered from Hawke's Bay waterfall

22 Dec, 2018 8:06am
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The swimmer had gone missing yesterday evening after diving into the water.

We look at how CCTV footage was used to trace Grace's final steps. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Caught on camera: The search for Grace

22 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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CCTV cameras have proven their worth time and again, former police investigator says.

National MP Simeon Brown says he is joining Howick residents in their two-year battle with Auckland Council to save the views from Stockade Hill. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Battle over stunning Auckland harbour views may head to Parliament

22 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown may take a Private Bill to Parliament to save the views.

Emergency teams work at the crash scene. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter

NEW ZEALAND

Electrocution fear after Mauku car crash

21 Dec, 2018 11:58am
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The man in his 20s was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.

The brawl on the train at Glen Eden station lasts several minutes.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Brave Māori warden stops brawl at Glen Eden station

21 Dec, 2018 7:53am
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A video showing two groups brawling at Glen Eden station has been posted to Facebook.

Rhythm & Vines Festival is one of the most popular music events of the Kiwi summer. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police warning: Never buy concert tickets on Facebook

21 Dec, 2018 7:38am
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Police have warned summer festival goers to be on the look out for scammers.

An Auckland man came home to find council contractors using his water. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland man's water used without permission in building project

18 Dec, 2018 10:45am
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Shraneel Chandra says contractors then offered to paint his house so he wouldn't complain.

Rouxle Le Roux, main picture and bottom right inset, was driving a Mercedes under the influence of alcohol and cannabis when her vehicle hit Nathan Kraatskow, top right.

NEW ZEALAND

Mum of teen killed in hit and run wants stiffer penalties for offenders

16 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Charlene Kraatskow said driver who killed her son doesn't seem remorseful.

Mum-of-two Carla Tauvale is one of the in-need Auckland families to have moved into new Papakura rental units built by non-profit group CORT Community Housing. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Needy families given Xmas gift of a roof over their heads

16 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Aucklander John Devine says his new home is a godsend after months in a boarding house.

Police put out a call for help finding 10-year-old boy Nader Khan. Photo / Police

NEW ZEALAND

Three boys missing in Auckland are now all found

15 Dec, 2018 5:16pm
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Kihau, 8, and Tihema, 7, have been found. While Nader Khan, 10, had earlier gone missing.

NEW ZEALAND

Mum of teen killed by hit-and-run driver starts petition for harsher penalty

15 Dec, 2018 2:12pm
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Mum of 15-year-old killed in a hit-and-run thinks justice hasn't been served.

BUSINESS

Man orders e-scooter online, gets spark plug

15 Dec, 2018 5:01am
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The top executive was caught out by the scam while shopping for a present for his kids.

Kisione Fonua took wife Jo to a food court to pop the question. Now Jo and friend Tess Langworthy have started The Proposal Planners to help others make their proposals special. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Company aims to help lovers pop the question

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Two Kiwi friends hope to bring the international trend of proposal planning to NZ.

Shannon Baker from Sandringham. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police release photos of deceased Auckland man Shannon Baker

14 Dec, 2018 4:10pm
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Police also revealed Baker's car was last sighted on Monday night in Auckland.

Kiwis across the North Island should expect to keep their umbrellas handy this afternoon. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Severe thunderstorm risk hangs over North Island

14 Dec, 2018 2:52pm
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Severe thunderstorms bringing hail and heavy rain a threat to most of the North Island.

A police officer in a forensic examination outfit at the Scenic Drive location. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane: Police at crime scene in Waitakere Ranges

9 Dec, 2018 1:36pm
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Police searching the Waitakere Ranges for murdered tourist Grace Millane's body.

He's at it again. Bond can't help but dashing off on a hazardous journey to save the world, despite having downed a few too many earlier in the day. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Women, fast cars and helicopter gunships shouldn't mix with alcohol, Mr Bond

9 Dec, 2018 8:15am
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British agent James Bond once consumed 50 units of alcohol while on the job.

A man injured by a gunshot in the Stokes Valley was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Heavy police presence in Stokes Valley after gang shooting

9 Dec, 2018 7:45am
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Police also received reports of multiple gunshots, but it turned out this was fireworks.

The scene of a fatal house fire on Plantation Ave in Flat Bush where Bhamini Theiventhiran and three other family members died in December 2016. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Police pursued anonymous tip-off in Auckland house fire deaths

6 Dec, 2018 3:19pm
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But fire investigators ruled out foul play, finding blaze could be due to cigarette.

Five Onehunga Kiwibuild apartments are set to go back on the market after they failed to sell in the ballot. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Five Auckland KiwiBuild homes fail to sell

5 Dec, 2018 6:00pm
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Minister Phil Twyford says the homes should have been offered to others in the ballot.

Beekeeping and online business enthusiast Deborah Hambly lost her parcel when a NZ Post courier van was stolen on November 29. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Christmas grinch steals NZ Post van packed with parcels

5 Dec, 2018 3:43pm
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NZ Post says it will compensate affected customers on a case-by-case basis.

The stolen car was reportedly being driven erratically before the crash. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Three injured as stolen car evading police crashes in west Auckland

5 Dec, 2018 12:57pm
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The stolen car was reportedly being driven erratically before the crash.

The shots were fired at a property in Princes St. Police would like anyone with information to contact them.

NEW ZEALAND

Police on hunt for those who fired shots at Invercargill home

5 Dec, 2018 12:37pm
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The shots were fired towards a home with a young family inside, police say.

Lawn bowler Jamie Hill pictured here in 2004 was one of hundreds of people to enjoy the facilities at the Avondale Bowling Club. Photo / Martin Sykes

BUSINESS

Entire Auckland bowls club goes up for sale

4 Dec, 2018 7:13pm
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It comes as the club has battled trouble with debt and a controversial land sale in 2016.

ASB is the last of the four major banks to offer a 3.95 per cent fixed one-year mortgage rate. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Get in quick: 'Historic' low mortgage rate deals almost all gone

3 Dec, 2018 4:07pm
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Mortgage brokers warn the historic low deals aren't likely to be seen again anytime soon.

Dylan Prasad is due to move into his new home in Manukau in the middle of this month. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

'It can be done', says happy home buyer

3 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Prasad understands why many young Kiwis believe they will never be able to own a home.

Tasers can inflict 50,000 volts of electricity to incapacitate those who are targeted. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Police recruits tasered for missing targets on firing range

29 Nov, 2018 8:23pm
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A senior police officer has been disciplined but will not face criminal charges.

Emergency services attend to a young woman injured in a Lime e-scooter accident on Customs St in Auckland on November 21. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Almost 300 electric scooter injury claims in month and a half: ACC

29 Nov, 2018 7:32pm
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Injury toll includes 171 claims in Auckland and 102 in Christchurch.