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Auckland Museum's top attractions closed indefinitely due to asbestos
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'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
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Moana Pasifika's future in doubt as key funding contracts end
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Traffic delays after car flips on roof at busy West Auckland intersection
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.20pm.
Wild weather: Sth Is braces for 184km/h winds, Auckland Harbour Bridge could close
High winds may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Friday morning.
'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customers
Watercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.
Why top Auckland schools are tightening enrolment rules
Enrolments surged due to increased immigration and local relocations.
Referee abuse leads to all Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby games being canned this weekend
An incident involving school teams has forced Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union's hand.
World-first cannabis trial for dogs to recruit 100 pets
All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.
Section of motorway to close from midnight to remove dirt truck wreck
The truck rolled over a barrier on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.
'Loyal and great man': Club rugby stalwart dies after heart attack at training
Teammates administered immediate first aid after their teammate fell to the ground.
'Still sinking in': Auckland City defender relives historic Fifa Club World Cup goal against Boca Juniors
The 28-year-old trainee teacher has made his own indelible sporting mark.
Bustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug
Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month.
NZ's biggest new supermarket gets green light
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Why some Māngere homeowners reject council's flood buy-out offer
Two Tongan residents in Māngere face selling or keeping their homes.
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Of the 37-man French squad named, 28 have fewer than 10 caps.
Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.
Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stations
The Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough.
'Historic embarrassment': Argentine media reacts to Auckland City's draw
Boca had 40 shots but couldn't secure the win against Auckland's defence.
'Elio': Pixar's imaginative journey of aliens and friendship
Elio is a hyper-imaginative orphan desperate for alien abduction.
Xero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b deal
Accounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b.
Auckland City FC earn famous draw with Argentine giants Boca Juniors
Auckland City FC finished the Club World Cup with a remarkable 1-1 draw.
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Scammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judge
The judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'.
William Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert
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Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.
$336m Eastcliffe retirement village planned at Ōrākei, East Auckland
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Why Helen Clark fears history is repeating with Iran situation
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Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
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