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Person seriously injured falling from vehicle in Pōkeno crash
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The tribunal found her actions frightened and distressed other tenants and employees.
Emergency services scramble as vehicle goes off cliff in Auckland
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Maraetai Coast Rd just after 12.30pm.
From the beat to the beauty pageant: West Auckland cop named Miss Universe NZ
'She’s a police officer and she can wear 6-inch heels.'
Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back
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Insurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention
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Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?
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Air NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelled
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100,000 homes built in seven years – does Auckland still have a housing crisis?
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Robo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases
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Love this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic
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Mary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement
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Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.
'Covered with bites': Auckland hostel issued cleansing order for bedbugs
An enforcement officer confirmed the presence of bedbugs at the accommodation.
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Royal NZ Air Force establishes first dedicated space unit
The squadron's focus will be on monitoring, analysing and understanding space activity.
Market close: Tourism Holdings drops as NZ sharemarket ends week on high
The NZ sharemarket bounced back as large-cap stocks balanced gains and losses.
Four prolific shoplifters charged with stealing groceries worth $17,000
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Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike
Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.
Philip Polkinghorne: Real estate sign vandalised with 'Killer'
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Foodstuffs to open $73m Pt Chevalier store early after Vic Park fire
Foodstuffs' Pt Chevalier store will open on August 19, earlier than planned.