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A teacher and manager of a central Auckland pre-school has lost her registration and been fined for overcharging parents and caregivers over $220,000 in 12 months. Photo / Google

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Teacher registration cancelled and fined for fleecing parents

14 Mar, 2019 12:07pm
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A teacher and manager of a central Auckland pre-school has lost her registration.

The driver of a stolen Mazda Demio crashed into a tree at a Henderson property. Photo / SNPA

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Watch: Stolen car driver reported to police hours before pursuit crash

14 Mar, 2019 9:40am
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A resident has described how he and another narrowly escaped being run over.

Hundreds of students rush to get seats on the school buses outside of Rosmini College. Photo / Meghan Lawrence

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School students crammed on to overcrowded buses

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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"If the bus stops too fast everyone falls over like 10 Pin Bowling."

Former student of Macleans College Jayson Fong is in a scrap with his old school over selling second-hand school uniforms. Photo / Supplied

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Ex student's scrap with school over cheaper uniforms

4 Mar, 2019 12:30pm
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Former pupil upsets Macleans College by undercutting uniform prices.

Auckland Council placed a temporary ban on the e-scooters last week amid growing safety concerns. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Lime scooters' Auckland fate decided today

1 Mar, 2019 6:34am
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Auckland Council will announce if Lime scooters will return to Auckland streets today.

The I-store in Takapuna was hit by a ram raid overnight with locals saying these incidents are becoming a fortnightly occurrence. Photo / Adam Bennett

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Takapuna store hit in ram raid - second in four days

28 Feb, 2019 8:51am
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It is the second ram raid on the North Shore in the past four days.

A group of people wanting to bring Lime Scooters from Canterbury to North Otago have carted the motorised devices more than 200km. Photo / Jacquie Webby

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Lime scooters being used 250km from Christchurch

26 Feb, 2019 9:45am
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The scooters were in steampunk capital, Oamaru, far from their Christchurch home.

A Christchurch Lime juicer is boycotting the company until it resolves safety issues and a culture that he says encourages people to put out damaged scooters. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Lime juicer: Mad dash to collect scooters causes damage

22 Feb, 2019 9:34am
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A Christchurch Lime worker is boycotting the company until safety is made a priority.

James Gray saved three people from a rip at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato while he was having a lunchtime surf. Photo / Peter Meecham

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Lunch break rescue: Hero saves three at Waikato beach

21 Feb, 2019 4:33pm
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A Waikato builder single-handedly saved three people from drowning during his lunch break.

Food and vegetable restrictions on Auckland's North Shore imposed because of a Queensland fruit fly could go on months if MPI finds that more have bred. Photo / Supplied

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Fruit and vegetable restrictions could go on for months

18 Feb, 2019 10:13am
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If no more fruit flies are found in Devonport the restrictions will lift on March 1.

One hour before a shooting at a South Auckland boat ramp that left two people injured a noise complaint was made to both Police and Auckland Council. Photo / Nick Reed

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Noise complaint made before Mangere Bridge shooting

17 Feb, 2019 7:49pm
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It comes as the community will meet tonight to address the anti-social behaviour.

Hamilton florist Amy's Flowers is combating the Valentines Day rush this year by selling everlasting roses. The roses are real and have a life of up to 12 months. Photo / Supplied

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Kiwis leaving Valentine's Day gifts to last minute

13 Feb, 2019 5:10pm
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You're probably frantically on the phone with a florist right now.

The Nelson fire has grown to take in 2000ha. Photo / Aimee Jules

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Nelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain death

8 Feb, 2019 7:57am
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They were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.

The Tasman region is extremely dry and hasn't had any significant rain for 40 days/ Photo / supplied

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Homes destroyed: 'Extreme dryness' fuels inferno

6 Feb, 2019 5:30pm
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Extreme dryness in Nelson and Tasman has allowed for 'fuel' for the blaze, NIWA says

The Tasman fire started yesterday afternoon in Pigeon Valley and has spread to cover 1870ha within a perimeter of 20km. 100 homes have been evacuated and self-evacuated. Photo / Supplied

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'Out of their control': Desperate residents flee through the night as fire rages

6 Feb, 2019 7:16am
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Tasman people have had to flee their homes to seek refuge in a evacuation centre.

A carved musket and two whalebone patu, above, were among the items taken while the registered collector was away on holiday.

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Thieves steal Maori weapons from well known leader

6 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The owner fears if they are not found soon they will be sold or taken overseas.

A train sits at Mt Albert Station after all Auckland trains were suspended this morning. Photo / Michael Craig

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$110 across city: Uber price escalates after Auckland trains stall

25 Jan, 2019 7:10am
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Trains are now moving in Auckland on a restricted basis, KiwiRail says.

Some of the British tourists accused of bad behaviour leave their Hamilton accommodation. Photo / Christine Cornege

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They're still here: Unruly tourists served deportation notices remain in NZ

24 Jan, 2019 5:34am
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Immigration NZ says the five members given notice have not left Aotearoa.

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Ex-Roast Busters ringleader tells music fans he wants to turn 'regrets' into 'trophies'

22 Jan, 2019 9:50am
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Former ringleader of the roast busters Joseph Parker using notoriety for music career.

A police spokesman said the driver was captured and arrested by police in Torbay. Photo / Google

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Elderly man rammed before Hibiscus Coast police pursuit

21 Jan, 2019 5:04pm
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"Not your everyday shopping trip," a witness said.

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Watch: Brazen dog thieves run off with Auckland chihuahua

21 Jan, 2019 1:08pm
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Aucklander Jenny Li has made a public plea after Lucky was caught on CCTV being taken.

NZ pilots are calling for an outright ban on possessing laser pointers as new statistics show a climbing trend of incidents. Photo / Getty Images

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'Only a matter of time': Pilots call for laser ban as crash feared

21 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association president Tim Robinson says a crash is imminent.

Many will know Tayla Alexander from her YouTube video covering Kate Bush's

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Future bright after years of grinding brings results

16 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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A $30,000 scholarship and excellence endorsement have spelled a good start to 2019.

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.

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.

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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.

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

NEW ZEALAND

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.

NEW ZEALAND

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.