Pair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today
Customs has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.
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One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.
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White Ferns captain to retire from ODI cricket
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'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
'Sharp instincts': $7.5m meth haul intercepted by Customs
Customs seized 25kg of meth at Auckland Airport from a US flight.
Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders
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Samoan fashion designer shot dead at Utah protest against Trump
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'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway
Police say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.
How to divorce well: Kiwi lawyer on how to avoid mistakes many couples make
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Soul rock icon Lenny Kravitz announces debut NZ show
The 61-year-old rocker and style icon will perform in New Zealand for the first time.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
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Inexperienced French squad set to feature against All Blacks
Only a handful of top players will tour New Zealand next month to face the All Blacks.
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Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
'Priority from day one': Police push for body cameras
The Police Association supports cameras but worries about costs.
Ponsonby land values drop over $400k as new valuations reveal shifts
Council valuations show Ponsonby properties fell 14% from $2.65m to $2.27m.
Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.
'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre
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Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.
Fifa Club World Cup: Auckland City concede 10 to Bayern Munich
This was a complete thumping but was always going to be, given the vast disparity.
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