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Letters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plot
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Alwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister role
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'It's not a holiday': Kura ends school year early blaming student absences
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Act leader and property guru said to have been dating for two years.
'Prepare for delays': Auckland commuters warned to plan for Black Friday traffic
Auckland Transport has urged people to consider taking public transport.
Darts player who fatally stomped on opponent's head at Auckland bar guilty of murder
Chris Salt claimed his victim was a deportee who had a gun. He was wrong.
Buyers shun retirement village luxury: 69% unsold despite chauffeur, executive chef
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Woman alleges drunk Auckland businessman lunged at her like MMA fighter
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Big blue wants people: 400 Ikea staff needed next year
'We need a big team due to the way we will run operations in New Zealand'.
Former Port of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson found guilty after stevedore’s death
Family of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati might get some closure four years after his death.
Suppression lapses for Auckland man accused of fatally stabbing ex-partner
A murder trial has been set for 2026.
Immigration NZ 'assessing' popular YouTuber IShowSpeed's visa
Immigration NZ confirmed IShowSpeed does not have the correct visa to work in the country.
Rogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journey
The tourist was charged a 'card activation fee' of almost $200 before the 3km ride began.
Blindspott to headline Auckland rock music festival
The eight-band bill includes five Kiwi rock units.
'A beloved daughter': Nikki Kaye's family held private service before MP's death made public
Details of Kaye's passing are revealed in her death notice in this morning's paper.
'Fighting for my life': Woman describes alleged attack by Auckland businessman on trial for assault
The man denies all four charges and is defending the allegations in a trial this week.
Two people die after serious crash in Auckland, weekend road toll rises to four
Two people have died in hospital after a serious crash on Saturday.
'A beautiful soul': Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies at 44
The former Auckland Central MP has died after a long battle with cancer.
'Negligent' landlord fined $4000 for renting out flat with black mould, plants growing into room
The unit had a constantly dripping shower which forced the tenant to wash at work.
‘Through the toughest moments we learn the most’: Kaye’s final speech to Parliament
The ex-MP has died after a long battle with cancer. This is her last speech in the House.
Four youths arrested after ride in stolen vehicle, crashing into car on Southern Motorway
Cars were seen crashed and stopped across lanes on the motorway.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
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'I have a mortgage': Ponsonby CEO charged over supercar 'road rage' case says he's not that wealthy
'Media has depicted me as a horrible person, someone that could beat up an elderly man.'
Driver in custody after person reportedly shot at in Auckland
Police followed the vehicle until it came to a stop on Great South Rd.
Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations
It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.
Ikea, $458m ditched Vero sale, renting and pets: property boss
Three topics put to the boss after a 218% turnaround in half-year result to September 30.
Homeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'
Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.
Former Harcourts agent bought property he had listed, made $225k profit in 5 months
Agent bought the property he listed for $900,000 then onsold it months later for $1.125m.
$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy
Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.
Timeline set on confirmation of next America's Cup venue
The Defender and Challenger of Record have started the clock in the search for a venue.
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Auckland Airport makes the switch
Auckland Airport is the first in the country to have LED lights for low visibility landings. Video / Auckland Airport