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The long queue of vehicles waiting at the Picton terminal. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Limited Cook Strait services begin after yesterday's ferry woes

17 Jul, 2019 12:04pm
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Trucks and passengers still stranded after Cook Strait Ferries vessel hit Picton wharf.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue throughout this week. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Keep the umbrella handy: More rain coming

17 Jul, 2019 6:20am
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Auckland can expect showers and fine spells in yet another day of changeable weather.

Martin Guptill and Laura McGoldrick with their daughter Harley. Photo / Instagram

NEW ZEALAND

'You will always be my champion': Laura McGoldrick's tribute to 'My Gup'

17 Jul, 2019 5:06am
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Martin Guptill showed his daughter how to 'keep getting up', wife Laura McGoldrick says.

Landlord Sue Forbes said one of her farm alpacas nearly died when it ate rubbish left lying around by her tenant. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Farm tenant complained of noisy roosters, alleged her landlord killed ducks

16 Jul, 2019 11:15am
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A woman renting on a farm lodged a Tenancy Tribunal claim against her landlord.

Police attended crashes in the Gisborne and Tauranga areas overnight. Photo / Wayne Drought

NEW ZEALAND

One critically hurt in Tauranga crash

16 Jul, 2019 6:44am
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The single vehicle crash took place on Welcome Bay Rd at about 3am.

Dev Soeny, 13, enjoying the Aotea Square Ice Rink. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

More wild weather: Heavy rain warning for Auckland

16 Jul, 2019 6:30am
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MetService says a period of heavy rain should hit through until 7am.

Rodney Day pleaded guilty to 15 charges in the Christchurch District Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Otago unlicenced builder pleads guilty to deception

15 Jul, 2019 11:12am
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Rodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.

One industrious tenant has been booted from his rental after relentlessly growing weed, the Tenancy Tribunal has found. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Greenhouse: Tenant leaves cannabis plants on table during open home

15 Jul, 2019 9:42am
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Anthony Murrell had several plants growing in the lounge during open home, agent says.

Aucklanders should have the chance to get outside this morning as a brief sunny spell hits. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Morning sun before wet and wild weather hits again

15 Jul, 2019 6:45am
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A morning sunny spell should bring a break to Auckland's wild weather.

The crash took place on Wairau Rd, near the intersection of Target and Wairau Rds, in Wairau Valley. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Person trapped after car and bus crash on Wairau Rd, North Shore

15 Jul, 2019 6:15am
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One person was trapped in the crash, while motorists are warned to expect delays.

The apartment in the Scene 1 apartment at 2 Beach Road has unobstructued views from its

BUSINESS

Auckland waterfront apartment sells for $20,000

4 Jul, 2019 7:01pm
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It sold for $20,000, but, of course, there is a catch.

Golden Bay resident Jay Horton is selling this eye-cathing housetruck for $45,000. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hobbit home on wheels up for sale

4 Jul, 2019 2:07pm
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It's Golden Bay owner says the housetruck is raring to go on a 'big gypsy mission'.

Mangere resident Mohammed Rafique, pictured here in his garage, says his three-bedroom home does not have insulation under the floor, making it cold and unfit for his children. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tenants flood call centres with non-insulation complaints

4 Jul, 2019 12:30pm
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Concerned tenants have made 300 calls for help since new insulation laws brought in.

All rental homes must meet new insulation standards that came into force today. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Insulation deadline: What tenants need to know

1 Jul, 2019 11:30am
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Tenants can win $4000 damages for uninsulated rentals. Here's how to check your home.

A driver tried to flee police in South Auckland but ended up seriously injured after crashing into another vehicle. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

South Auckland police pursuit crash like a movie

29 Jun, 2019 12:55pm
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Police had started the pursuit only moments before the crash, a spokeswoman says.

Troye Sivan is set to tour NZ and offer his support to the LGBTIQ+ community. Photo / Heidi Slimane

NEW ZEALAND

Pop star Troye Sivan says LGBTIQ+ community can move past Folau saga

29 Jun, 2019 9:33am
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Global pop star says Folau saga is a "shame" but LGBQT+ community is strong.

Armed police patrol swarmed on a man's house after his tenant reported his gun stolen. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police swarm on man's house looking for gun - only to realise they already had it

29 Jun, 2019 8:13am
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Tenant left his air rifle in old rental. Then he sent armed police to collect it.

A group of Dunedin tenants escaped carpet repair costs after spilling hot coals on the floor but blaming their dog for tripping them up. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Tenants damage rental with hot coals: dog ruled at fault

28 Jun, 2019 1:05pm
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Tenants carrying hot coals over carpet escape repair costs because they tripped on dog.

Maria Folau of the Silver Ferns in action during the Cadbury Netball Series match between the Silver Ferns and the All Stars at Pulman Arena on June 26. Photo / File

SPORT

'Courageous' Maria Folau faces tough task playing through furore: coach

28 Jun, 2019 8:27am
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Silver Ferns coach elated by star shooter's performance on court in face of adversity.

Debris covers the scene where an ATM was ripped from the wall in Murupara. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Arrest after front-end loader used to steal ATM

27 Jun, 2019 3:20pm
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Thief made off down the street with the ATM, but it was later found intact in a forest.

A West Auckland family have been repeatedly harassed - and in one incident their car was graffitied. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Dead animals, racist death threats: Auckland family's harassment 'extremely disturbing'

27 Jun, 2019 2:07pm
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Family endures weeks of harassment including dead animals and death threats in letterbox.

Mia McEldowney was a happy and energetic 8-year-old, but unseen a deadly tumour was growing on her brain. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mia, 8, seemed clumsy: It was actually a deadly tumour

26 Jun, 2019 8:24pm
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Young girl's parents shocked to discover she has an inoperable brain tumour.

Pot holes were reported on State Highway 16 at Kaukapakapa. Photo / Facebook, Geoff Upson

NEW ZEALAND

Truckies want Kiwis to send in photos of bad roads to show Government

26 Jun, 2019 6:34pm
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Truck drivers say roads are in a state of disrepair and it's a major safety issue.

Dr Jane Morgan of the Hamilton sexual health clinic says congenital syphilis is highly preventable. Photo / Mike Scott

NEW ZEALAND

Action plan unveiled to tackle syphilis after babies' deaths

26 Jun, 2019 5:38pm
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Six Kiwi babies have died from mothers passing the infection on during pregnancy.

Police at the scene where a man died after riding a Lime e-scooter on Fanshawe St in central Auckland on Monday. Photo / Hayden Woodward

NEW ZEALAND

Lime to roll out additional safety measures days after man's e-scooter death

26 Jun, 2019 1:50pm
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Lime says it is working with authorities to provide information.

South Auckland should be a focus for the Government's new urban development authority, Infastructure NZ says. Photo / Richard Robinson

NEW ZEALAND

$300k Auckland homes possible with housing reform: Infrastructure NZ

26 Jun, 2019 10:51am
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Infrastructure NZ says planning reform needed more urgently than KiwiBuild.

An exam question has left University of Otago law students upset. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Uni apology after law exam terrorist question makes students cry

21 Jun, 2019 11:55am
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Exam question reportedly brought students to tears.

Sunday could be wet and windy and civil defence has urged Aucklanders to tie down loose items. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

Be prepared: Wild and windy weekend weather for Auckland

21 Jun, 2019 11:49am
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Auckland's civil defence is warning residents to tie down loose items.

Former PM Sir John Key wouldn't bother with a referendum on a new flag if he could relive his time as leader.

NEW ZEALAND

Key wishes he changed NZ flag without asking public

21 Jun, 2019 6:17am
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The former leader wouldn't bother with a referendum if he could relive his time as PM.

Rain this morning but it should clear to sunny skies for much of the North Island today. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Your weather: Mild temps today with morning rain clearing

21 Jun, 2019 5:13am
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Warmer than average temperatures should give way to a new cold front tomorrow.

KiwiRail has pinned the blame for Auckland's latest rail failure on a workman flicking the wrong switch. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Workman turns off Auckland rail network: KiwiRail

20 Jun, 2019 12:11pm
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Workman hoped to cut power to building site. Instead, he turned off Auckland rail network.

The crash took place on Otaika Valley Rd, between Stunnell Rd and Mulberry Lane. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

One dead in Northland crash

20 Jun, 2019 7:46am
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The crash took place just after midnight in Otaika, near Whangarei.

Some train services from Papakura have been cancelled this morning. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Track work causing further train delays in Auckland

20 Jun, 2019 6:40am
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Auckland Transport apologises for yet more delays on the rail network.

Sean Davison pictured in 2011 at court in Dunedin has now pleaded guilty to three cases of assisted suicide in South Africa. Photo / Sharron Bennett

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi euthanasia champion guilty of assisted suicide in S Africa

20 Jun, 2019 6:04am
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Sean Davison was placed under 3-years house arrest for three assisted suicides.

Rare frosts hit Taupaki in West Auckland yesterday morning. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Your weather: Rain settling in after chilly start

20 Jun, 2019 5:16am
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Kiwis are waking to morning frosts but temperatures should increase today.

Robyn Graham sent in this photo of a rare frost in Taupaki in West Auckland this morning. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Weather questions: How cold does it have to be to see your breath?

19 Jun, 2019 2:47pm
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As Kiwis freezes their breeches off, we answer your burning weather questions.

Remopita Pongi, 29, snaps a selfie after an attempted shortcut left him floating adrift at sea in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut

19 Jun, 2019 11:45am
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Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.

Most Kiwi universities climbed up a list of the world's best learning institutes. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

NZ unis mostly up in world rankings, but teacher cuts biting

19 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Kiwi graduates highly desirable, but teacher cuts holding local unis back, report says.

NEW ZEALAND

The big freeze: Drivers urged to take car as temps plunge to -7C

19 Jun, 2019 6:20am
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Auckland dropped to 5C overnight as morning frosts blanket the country.

Barbara Semb, from Auckland, with her son Chris Semb. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Son dies in horror crash: Mum's cannabis law fight

19 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Auckland mum relives every day death of her son in crash with driver high on cannabis.

Air Chathams - the owners of the 1953 aircraft - say that rather than flying, the aircraft's fuselage could be converted into a unique tiny home, stylish Airbnb or coffee truck. Photo / supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

What a tiny home! Sky-high plans for Kiwi passenger plane

19 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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The classic airplane could be converted into tiny home, Airbnb or coffee van, seller says.

Motorists in central Otago are being warned to take care on roads in Maniototo and Manuherikia, as well as the high country of Roxburgh.

NEW ZEALAND

Brrrrrrace yourselves: 2019's coldest morning on its way

18 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Kiwis can expect mostly sunny skies today before a big freeze overnight.

The crash took place yesterday on State Highway 25, between Pipiroa Rd and Main Rd.

NEW ZEALAND

Motorbike rider, cow dead in crash near Coromandel

18 Jun, 2019 6:41am
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The motorbike rider was found dead at the scene on State Highway 25.

Four stricken sailors were winched to safety from a drifting life raft after abandoning ship in the Pacific Ocean. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

NEW ZEALAND

Terror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordeal

17 Jun, 2019 7:45pm
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When things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.

The scene this morning at the Cardrona skifield in the South Island.

NEW ZEALAND

Winter chill begins to bite as snow and cold hits

17 Jun, 2019 8:07am
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Winter chill should send temperatures falling by 3C-4C compared to the weekend.

Brian Tamaki says he has a right to attack Islamic immigrants because of free speech. But others say his comments were hate speech because they were not based in fact. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Hate speech: Brian Tamaki's attack on Muslims slammed

17 Jun, 2019 5:53am
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Tamaki says Islamic immigration out of control. Others say he has his facts wrong.

The crash took place in Towai north of Whangārei. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Crashed car discovered off road in Northland with dead occupant

15 Jun, 2019 8:37am
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Police were called to crash early today; serious crash investigators were examining scene.

Temperatures are expected to fall across the country this week. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week

15 Jun, 2019 6:40am
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Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.

Debbie Iskandar was previously found to be renting out illegally converted garages to poor families in South Auckland. Photo / Newshub

NEW ZEALAND

Fined $177,000 for illegal practices, she still manages properties. How can this be?

14 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Landlord Debbie Iskandar failed to lodge tenant bonds and rented out sub-standard homes.

Century 21 Collett Realty owner Liam Collett and colleague Donna a'Beckett made a quick house sale after including this MP4-12C McLaren in the deal. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Five ways to make your home sell faster

13 Jun, 2019 7:26pm
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Throwing in a McLaren supercar helped one recent Auckland home sell in days.

A buyer has snapped up the McLaren sports car and this Hull Rd, Waitoki, property. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Vroom with a view: Speedy sale for home selling with McLaren supercar

12 Jun, 2019 2:40pm
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Throwing in 2012 McLaren sports car helped agents make 'extremely fast' house sale.

Police want to speak to the driver of a white station wagon. Wayne Drought

NEW ZEALAND

Truck driver's body found far from his crashed rig

6 Jun, 2019 9:39pm
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Police unsure how the driver's body ended up on the other side of the road to his rig.

A young men is helped by ambulance staff in the Orewa city centre. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Three men hurt by woman's 'crazy reversing' car in Orewa

6 Jun, 2019 7:16pm
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Two young men were flung to the ground and left bleeding after being hit.

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

'Blame driver testing and training, not roads': Greg Murphy

6 Jun, 2019 6:23am
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The road toll isn't falling despite a focus on lowering speed limits, Murphy says.

Workers on the roof of Chrystal Kirkwood's damaged home with Doubtless Bay in the background. Photo / Peter de Graaf

NEW ZEALAND

Clean-up underway after 3200 lightning strikes and tornados hit North Island

6 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Deadly calm descended on Coopers Beach before wild weather struck.

Boat shed No.16 - one of 17 historic and famous boatsheds in Orakei - has come up for sale. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Picturesque but unlivable: the richlister waterfront property you can't live in

4 Jun, 2019 5:30pm
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The historical boat sheds can cost as much as a Kiwi home, but you can't live in them.

A landlord has taken his tenant to the Tenancy Tribunal for running a brothel from the rental. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Landlord fails in bid to get cut of tenant's brothel profits

4 Jun, 2019 5:00pm
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Landlord Earle Properties had also earlier sought a share of the brothel profits.

Sophie Ryan and partner Suneil Narsai have pounced on flattening Auckland house prices and low interest rates to buy their first home. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Flat house prices open the way for first-home buyer

4 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Buying a home seemed an impossible dream for Sophie Ryan until house prices flattened out.

MetService says North Island regions can expect heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Week of wild weather: Warnings of heavy rain, wind

3 Jun, 2019 11:00am
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The North Island will be inundated this week as wild weather hits both sides of Tasman.

Fire crews trying to manage flooding in New Lynn town centre. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland tenant compensated after ceiling collapses

2 Jun, 2019 7:15pm
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Leaky roof led to the ceiling collapsing during the 'Tasman Tempest' storm in 2017.

A boat and person are missing on Lake Hauroko in Fiordland. Photo / Stephen Russell

NEW ZEALAND

One dead, another missing in boating tragedy

2 Jun, 2019 3:57pm
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Police are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.

Snow on the Treble Cone skifield as the cold front sweeps up the South Island. Photo / Treble Cone

NEW ZEALAND

Hard drive: Rain, snow and hail await long weekend motorists

31 May, 2019 12:17pm
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Treacherous roads and heavy South Island snow falls greet long weekend motorists.