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Ruby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.
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Diogo Riedi's grandmother taught him to make bread in a wood-fired oven in Brazil.
'I will f****n' smash you': Tenant evicted after threats, knife incident
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
Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.
Insurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention
Auckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.
Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?
OPINION: Net core Crown debt is projected to rise to 45.5% of GDP by June 2029.
Air NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelled
Some travellers have had to spend an unscheduled night in Washington DC.
100,000 homes built in seven years – does Auckland still have a housing crisis?
The median house price in the city is now about $1 million, 7.5 times the median income.
'The 60s was a decade synonymous with love'
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Robo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases
Exclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023.
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
OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.
'Covered with bites': Auckland hostel issued cleansing order for bedbugs
An enforcement officer confirmed the presence of bedbugs at the accommodation.
'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.
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.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable
OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.
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
One of the quartet is dubbed by police as a high-risk, recidivist retail crime offender.
Philip Polkinghorne: Real estate sign vandalised with 'Killer'
The infamous home has an updated Auckland Council property valuation of $6,650,000.
Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike
Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.
Foodstuffs to open $73m Pt Chevalier store early after Vic Park fire
Foodstuffs' Pt Chevalier store will open on August 19, earlier than planned.
Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade
The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.
Why Barbara Kendall backs women’s Olympic water polo campaign
She has thrown her weight behind the NZ team in their bid to qualify for Los Angeles 2028.
Kiwi storage chain owner sells up to Australian giant Kennards
Dave Tuke founded National Mini Storage in 1991. He was inspired by Australian stores.
Akl councillor proposes ban on residential helipads after Mowbray’s $24m home greenlit
Treating helipads the same as cars and bikes is socially destabilising, says Mike Lee.
NZ company linked to UK money-laundering probe
A UK recovery action against organised crime behind a £50m tax rort reaches New Zealand.
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest
Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.
Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa
A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.