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Recently-emerged, treatment-resistant type of ringworm detected in NZ for the first time.
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A woman was injured by falling masonry, causing head and rib injuries.
Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue
Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
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Auckland Transport ‘upset’ after person struck by bus, rushed to hospital
A section of Church St was briefly closed while emergency services responded.
Labour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programme
Associate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.
Police car rammed, attempted carjacking - offenders flee at high speed across Auckland
A pair fled at high speed from Greenlane to Manurewa, got arrested after fleeing on foot.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
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Are private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?
The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.
Health tech software firm collapsed owing around $1m
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Downtown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigating
CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.
‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunches
Two Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
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'Quite remarkable': Aussie giants join NZ's $9m Champions Day
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Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped
Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.
Opinion: Pay it forward: A smarter way to fund Auckland’s future
OPINION: Auckland is billions of dollars behind in its infrastructure spending.
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An Auckland man had no time to respond before crash near his home.
Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
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‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.
How new citizens' arrest laws could impact NZ retailers
Labour criticises $3.6 million spent on retail crime advisory group.
Wife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseas
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Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?
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All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer
Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.
‘Keep moving forward’: No regrets from RTS over failed Warriors centre stint
The 31-year-old has gone back to the future on the eve of the new season.