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Jesse Harrison clung on desperately to a man on the harbour bridge until police arrived. Photo / Leon Menzies

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Hero saves man from Harbour Bridge leap

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A second was all it took Jesse Harrison to bolt, in jandals, towards the bridge edge.

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Drones blamed for 10 near collisions with aircraft

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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New figures illustrate a climbing trend of airspace interference caused by drones.

Paul and Liz Taylor pose in front of a smokebomb at their wedding. Photo / Supplied

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How to pimp up your wedding

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Professional smoke bomb photography, classic cars on arrival and donut walls included.

Joan Fanshawe arrives on the red carpet for the world premiere of Spitfire. Photo / Getty Images

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Battle of Britain map plotter dies in NZ at 98

29 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Joan Fanshawe's war-time role was to move aircraft markers around the operations table.

A man using a match in an attempt to find a gas leak has been seriously injured after causing a boat explosion near an island in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Man burned after checking gas leak with match

28 Dec, 2018 8:17am
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Man seriously injured after causing a boat explosion near Auckland.

A body of a woman has been found on a popular Northland Beach early this morning shocking locals of the tight-knit Mangawhai community. Photo / Supplied

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Body found near popular Northland beach

27 Dec, 2018 8:52am
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The discovery on Mangawhai Beach has shocked locals.

Firefighters battle the fire on Opanuku Rd, Henderson Valley. Photo / SNPA, Hayden Woodward

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50,000 chickens dead in West Auckland poultry farm blaze

27 Dec, 2018 7:20am
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SAFE calls for an urgent review of farmed animal housing.

German tourists at Greta Hut. Richard Lawlor has been living in the hut for several months but has now been issued a tresspass notice from Mackenzie Council. Photo / Richard Lawlor

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Squatter living in remote South Island hut given boot by council

24 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Mackenzie Council has trespassed the man living at the hut with his dog and horse.

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100k searches for Grace murder accused on Google

13 Dec, 2018 8:06am
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The accused's name has been widely searched on Google.

The video shows the man struggling with police and shows a police dog being set on him. Photo / Supplied

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Police pepper-spray incident 'unnecessary, unlawful' - IPCA

12 Dec, 2018 4:06pm
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Independent Police Conduct Authority found use of pepper spray and arrest was unlawful.

Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill has published a report that looks into a litany of medication errors over seven years. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Medication errors prompts call for nationwide digital system

12 Dec, 2018 8:33am
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Today, Commissioner Anthony Hill published a report looking into medication errors

Police released photos of a 2016 red Toyota Corolla hatchback. Police wanted to hear from anyone who saw the vehicle in West Auckland between 6am and 9.30am on December 3.

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Fellow backpacker tells of Grace Millane's Sth Island plans

10 Dec, 2018 10:25am
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One of the last people to see Grace alive has spoken to the Herald exclusively.

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Grace Millane a 'beautiful person inside and out'

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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"Please don't take my sunshine away," her brother posted to social media.

Melissa Crockett-Joyoue has made a desperate plea for donations of breast milk after being floored by two heart attacks that have left her unable to feed her baby. Photo / Supplied

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Mum's desperate plea for donor milk after heart attack

9 Dec, 2018 11:45am
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Little Hine's gut condition means that just any old milk won't do it.

A helicopter crash in Southland has prompted the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) to make recommendations on refuelling practices. Photo / TAIC

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Southland helicopter crash prompts refuelling changes

6 Dec, 2018 10:32am
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Polluted fuel likely caused power loss to the chopper that crashed, the TAIC report said.

22-year-old Grace Millane has not been in contact with her family in the United Kingdom for several days, prompting NZ Police to start inquiries into her whereabouts. Photo / Supplied

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Police searching for missing British woman in Auckland

5 Dec, 2018 2:15pm
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Her UK family became alarmed when she didn't respond to birthday messages on Sunday.

The man jumped from a moving car and leapt off the Harbour Bridge. Photo / File

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Incredible survival: Man jumps from car, leaps off Harbour Bridge

29 Nov, 2018 10:40am
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Man having a 'bad trip' jumps out of car - and leaps off Harbour Bridge.

An alleged sex attack on a woman involving up to five men at a Taupō motorsport park following a drift event was videoed by several party-goers. Photo / Google

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Group sex incident at Taupō drift event caught on camera

29 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Police continue to follow strong lines of inquiry in their investigation.

Quadruplets Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly born on August 15, 2018 are a fraternal and identical set of twins. Photo / Cassandra English - Hazel&Cass

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Kiwi quads: Family of three swells to seven

26 Nov, 2018 8:49am
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Stunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.

National MP Paula Bennett has shed 50kg.

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'Life-changing': Bennett's staggering 50kg weight loss

26 Nov, 2018 6:58am
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The months following her bypass was the "hardest thing physically" she has ever done.

Two-time Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino has confirmed he will stand for a third time at next year's local body elections . Photo / Hagen Hopkins

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John Palino confirms third bid for Auckland mayoralty

25 Nov, 2018 1:37pm
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Palino says his chances are best this year as he planned to get the support of National.

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School prizegiving debate: Kiwis divided over rewarding kids

16 Nov, 2018 8:12am
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The principal's choice sparked a nationwide conversation around the staple of schooling.

Jeremy Jones searches with his daughters Ella and Maia for a family member who died in World War I during the commemoration of Armistice Day in Auckland. Photo / Greg Bowker

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NZ veterans remembered 100 years after armistice

11 Nov, 2018 10:38am
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At 11am today, New Zealand marked the centenary of the armistice.

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The story of discovering New New Zealand Island

1 Nov, 2018 4:07pm
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Six Kiwis' hail mission to claim an unnamed Australian island a success.

Jo Morgan, pictured four years ago, is the only survivor following an avalanche on Mt Hicks this morning. Photo / Facebook

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'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan

31 Oct, 2018 1:46pm
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Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.

A dentist is warning of the dangers of Lime E-scooters to pedestrians and riders after treating a patient that hit the pavement face-first, giving themselves a concussion. Photo / Michael Craig

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'Smashed smiles': Dentist's dire e-scooter warning

29 Oct, 2018 8:55am
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"A short trip on a scooter turned into a dental disaster," Dentist says.

Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Tusha Penny said police were fired upon on six different occasions during the lengthy pursuit. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Ten police officers shot at during major motorway pursuit

19 Oct, 2018 5:01pm
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A passenger in a car fleeing police fired a shotgun at motorway traffic in Auckland.

A partially submerged stadium on the Bledsiloe Wharf would be paid for by a private consortium. Photo / Supplied

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'These guys are dreamers': Reaction to 'stadium in the sea'

19 Oct, 2018 1:51pm
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Proposal for $1.8 billion waterfront stadium sparks heated debate.

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Helmet call after teen crashes off off e-scooter

19 Oct, 2018 6:48am
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A father whose son was injured on a Lime E-Scooter says helmets should be mandatory.

Newstalk ZB producer Tom Thexton may be one of the first people to be injured by the new e-scooters that have been rolled out across Christchurch and Auckland. Photo / NZME

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New e-scooters claim first injury after one-handed spill

18 Oct, 2018 10:40am
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Concerns over the safety of new e-scooters after one user had an accident.

Four off-duty doctors battled for an hour to try and revive Angelo Tuyay.

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Hot Water Beach tragedy: Doctor tells of hour-long fight to save hero

17 Oct, 2018 9:49am
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At Hot Water Beach the sea was flat enough to land an aircraft the day a man drowned.

The town centre remains a focal point for the community where events are held. A Zumba class for the elderly takes place at the town centre most days. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Māngere: Time to change 'face of the future'

15 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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The community's centre does not reflect the 21st Century Māngere, MP Aupito Sio says.

New Zealand Herald reporter Ryan Dunlop wanted to see if he could grocery shop without buying any single-use plastic. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

LIFESTYLE

Can you get groceries without plastic? We find out

14 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Three supermarkets, one shopping list and a lot of plastic containers.

A person in Australia has tried to skew the results of Forest & Bird's bird of the year competition by casting more than 300 fraudulent votes for the shag. Photo / John Stone

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Aussie hacker tries to shag way to top of bird comp

5 Oct, 2018 12:41pm
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The shag went from one of the least voted for birds to the most, thanks to the fake votes.

Otago Federated Farmers president Simon Davies says it may be time to look into policy around farm machinery and children after the death of a woman and 3-year-old child yesterday. Photo / File

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Tractor tragedy: Time to look at kids' farm safety - Fed Farmers

1 Oct, 2018 7:57am
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The Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.

Dunedin speech therapist Sarah Tay fills up her own containers when buying food. Photo / Peter McIntosh

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Plastic pariahs: Rise of the environmentally conscious shopper

30 Sep, 2018 11:43am
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Meet the sustainable shoppers.

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Herald cartoonist gets award that 'beats a knighthood'

26 Sep, 2018 9:55am
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Rod Emmerson has been recognised for his contribution to cartoons by one of his peers.

Aucklander Heather Bonner lost a precious signet ring while shopping but a kind stranger found it and handed it in. Now she wants to thank the person. Photo / Supplied

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Lost signet ring finds way back to owner

24 Sep, 2018 2:43pm
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Woman wants to thank Good Samaritan who handed in her lost ring.

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Flight of fancy: South Aucklander's back-yard plane breaches council rules

21 Sep, 2018 5:12am
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Inspection by Auckland Council found the height and location of the plane was an issue.

Stella Fitzpatrick in action for her Western Suburbs Eagles Under-9's team. Photo / Muriel Brent

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Young girl writes open letter about rugby trophies

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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She was thankful for the trophy but asked since there more girls playing, why no trophy?

A North Shore woman was fined by Auckland Council after she parked in front of a driveway. But she did not realise because of illegally painted park lines that misled her. Photo / Supplied

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North Shore woman wins battle to waive parking fine

20 Sep, 2018 7:59am
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The woman was fined for parking in the line, she later found was not drawn by Council.

The security threat that cancelled a Massey University event where Don Brash was marked to speak at was

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Defiant university hits back at claims boss misled public

19 Sep, 2018 11:40am
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A spokesman for the University says the event was cancelled for genuine security concerns.

Don Brash has called for Massey University vice-chancellor Jan Thomas to reconsider being in the role after it was revealed she was

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'Stunned' Brash calls for university boss to resign

19 Sep, 2018 10:04am
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Brash says emails show security was not the main reason for campus speech cancellation.

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Whale census 2018: NZDF and DoC join forces

18 Sep, 2018 10:39am
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The Defence Force doesn't usually take to the skies with the Department of Conservation.

Police are calling for the aid of the public after a number of lambs were stolen from a Marlborough farm. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Silence of the Lambs: 50 'stolen' lambs found next door

18 Sep, 2018 9:16am
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In a dramatic turn, the lambs were never stolen, instead, they merged with a nearby flock

Tribal Huk president Jamie Pink says some

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'Rogue' Tribal Huk members accused of fatal shooting

12 Sep, 2018 4:52pm
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Tribal Huk president Jamie Pink confirmed ex members have been blamed for the shooting.

Auckland's Youth Advisory Panel chairwoman Veisinia Maka says the group has taken a leaf out of Chloe Swarbrick's book to engage young people directly. Photo / Supplied

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Howick youth council follows Swarbrick's lead

12 Sep, 2018 10:13am
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The council looks to the social media champion and young MP to engage local youth.

A top floor apartment on 2 Churton Street in Parnell has sold for a record breaking $9.25m, making it the most expensive apartment sold in New Zealand. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Lavish Parnell apartment sells for record-breaking $9.25m

12 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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The sale of the Parnell apartment has shattered the previous record in Remuera of $8.7m.

Howard Miller was killed in Monday's explosion in West Auckland.

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Fatal explosion: 'He didn't realise he'd made a bomb'

5 Sep, 2018 12:50pm
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Howard Miller was working on a friend's car when the explosion took place.

Debris from an explosion that killed a man litters the driveway. Photo / Ryan Dunlop

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Auckland explosion: Neighbours tried to save victim

4 Sep, 2018 12:34pm
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Neighbours tried to save the man after the explosion but were repelled by intense flames.

Historic Stony Batter Reserve sparked a decades-long legal battle which went all the way to the Privy Council in England. Photo / Michael Craig

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Stony Batter earmarked to be regional tourist destination

2 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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DOC wants to develop the site into a destination for cultural and educational purposes.

Amrita Francis, centre, who has early-onset dementia, takes part in a dance class with husband Martin Francis, left, and son Sanesh Francis, right, at the Pakuranga Leisure Centre. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Movement and music giving one dementia sufferer hope

30 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Amrita was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 58, while her son was 15.

For many youths their body image is a major cause for concern that has some saying our young people are struggling to see their self worth, a new survey has revealed. Photo / Supplied

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Body image a top concern for youths, new survey shows

29 Aug, 2018 9:46am
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Almost half of respondents listed body image as a top concern for them.

The video shows a tornado scattering building material through the air. Image / Supplied

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Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris

21 Aug, 2018 9:50am
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Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.

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Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris

21 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.

27 caskets containing the remains of NZ Army personnel are brought back home. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Malaysian forces send fallen Kiwi soldiers home

20 Aug, 2018 10:24pm
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A change in Government policy is meaning fallen soldiers are being returned to New Zealand

Sam Joyce Maggs buys and sells Pokémon cards - a hobby that has seen him accrue a collection which if sold would be enough for a house deposit. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Should have kept them all? Auckland man's Pokémon cards worth thousands

19 Aug, 2018 11:10am
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Good return for the tangible assets has prompted many to wanna catch em all.

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From Waiuku boy to helicopter commander

17 Aug, 2018 12:11pm
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Standing among the jets and helicopters Waiuku native Lewis Chaloner looks right at home.

St John is calling for compulsory seat belts on buses after ambulance officers observed injuries in recent crashes that could have been prevented. Photo / Supplied

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St John calls for compulsory seatbelts on buses

10 Aug, 2018 9:58am
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Following the Government announcement there will be an investigation into bus safety.

Taranaki bus driver Allan Campbell, killed after his vehicle left the road and crashed into ditch on State Highway 3.

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'I'm alone': Widow's tribute to Taranaki school bus driver

9 Aug, 2018 8:45am
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Allan Campbell has been named as the bus driver that was killed in a bus crash yesterday.

The incident began inside the mall and spilled out on to the street.

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Watch: Manukau mall brawl - Security guards stood down

8 Aug, 2018 10:43am
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The incident at an Auckland Westfield Mall was captured on camera.

Kaz VanReemst and his 9-year-old daughter say they are lucky to be alive after a car crashed into the bakery they were at as they went to pay for food. Photo /Supplied

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Car crashes into bakery: Customers cheat death by seconds

6 Aug, 2018 11:39pm
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A car that ploughed through an Auckland bakery came to rest just inches from them.