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Wild Wednesday: Auckland tornado warning, prospect of power cuts
8 Jul, 2020 6:13am
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Limbo land: Dylan Little gutted his family has to wait at least three weeks to get home.
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Let it snow: Ruapehu's winter season kicks off tomorrow as snow continues to fall.
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Shutting down one shelter will save council $350,00 this year, it says.
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Friend created a fake job to help his mate get into the country on a work visa.
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Ministry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.
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Lift-off: Father leaves with son after three-year legal battle.
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Auckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.
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Hamilton woman says she wouldn't have got home to sick relative without help of strangers.
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The MSD's Thames St branch is in lockdown after receiving threats earlier today
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Motorists are urged to avoid Fairfield Bridge
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Hamilton councillors get to have their say about the Captain Hamilton statue this week.
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Kāinga Ora says there are no plans for social housing in the Te Kauwhata development
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Hamilton mayor says there was no time to formerly discuss the statue's removal.
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Two Waikato leaders have war of words over Ohinewai development.
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Police have made a 'range of inquiries' in the past few weeks trying to locate the teen.
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Hospitality sector relieved over level 1 announcement.
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Under alert level 1 it's more about what you can't do than what you can
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If you parked at the Wilson car park at the weekend - you may have been overcharged.
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Coromandel residents told to get prepared as massive storm is expected to cause havoc.
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About 10 per cent of households had skipped a rent or mortgage repayment during lock down.
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It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.
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Parents warned about rise in drug-related activity near Waikato school.
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'It's like owning a shoe shop and you're suddenly selling hot dogs': Night club owner.
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Counter service at cafes and bars is being re-considered under alert level 2.
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Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
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The murder victim had spent time at a detention camp on Christmas Island.
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About 60 dolphins travelled along the Piako River this morning
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Family shaken after man tell them to go back to China and their take Covid-19 with them.
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The sole occupant of the paraglider was out of the lake and being assessed.
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Gyms are using physical distancing and enhanced hygiene practices to keep members safe
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Well-known New Zealanders can't wait for more freedom under level 2.
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Hunters get ready - a delayed duck shooting season kicks off next Saturday.
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Restaurants and bars will be open within days.
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At level 2, boaties can hit the water and libraries, museums and cinemas can all reopen.
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United Produce started providing produce boxes during lockdown and doesn't want to stop.
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is 'pushing really, really strongly' for the ski fields to open.
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Patients prioritised as elective surgeries are ramping up under level 3 at many hospitals.
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Father awarded custody of son says he can't leave the country, but has no money to stay.
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Young film-maker hopes new short film will encourage farmers to open up.
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Sick of cooking? Here are some fast-food options available under alert level 3.
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The View hosts lavish praise on Ardern and other female leaders in Covid-19 fight.
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Can you go and visit your boyfriend at level 3? We tell you how.
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Feeling hungry? Burgers, subs and pizza will be waiting for you next Tuesday.
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Waikato Regional Council CEO and chairman are also giving away 20 per cent of their pay.
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Our social lives will sadly not come back on under alert level 3, says Prime Minister.
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New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
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Almost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.
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Thinking of heading away of Easter - think again.
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"It's like saying privacy isn't important in Queenstown, but it is in Waikato."
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The stranded German tourists have been blown away by the town's generosity.
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Man behind Raglan lockdown sign said it was pulled down because of 'petty politics'.
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One cluster has been linked to a rugby tournament in the United States.
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Kiwi Colin MacRae is floating in the Pacific Ocean waiting for borders to re-open.
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Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
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'It's not a time of pressure, expectation and confrontation.'
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School's out so make a plan, but don't expect to be a perfect parent.
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Rest home outside Hamilton in lockdown after resident tests positive for Covid-19.
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Just hours after PM urged people to keep a safe distance, young revellers took to bars.
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The two supermarket giants are urging people to shop as they usually would.
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The worker returned to work from overseas before developing flu-like symptoms.
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Callers are still experiencing long waits to get through to Healthline.
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Police are still hunting for fleeing driver who ditched car and took off on foot in Eureka