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The activity, touted as a new combat sport, is set to come to New Zealand next month.
Auckland Council urges proper battery disposal as rubbish fires rise
Last week's fire destroyed the Abilities Group recycling plant in Glenfield.
Editorial: Auckland loves a winner and its football club is one
OPINON: Manager Steve Corica is now a cult hero in the city.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
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Court orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslide
Buyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.
Govt claims crime target success amid wave of violent incidents
The minister says 157,000 people were victims of violent crime in the year to February.
'Starwberry' surprise: Pams typo slips through checks
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'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever
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'Extraordinary experience': Auckland art gallery director steps down
Lacy finishes up on June 15 to recharge the batteries.
'A lot to learn': New Warriors recruit Erin Clark yet to hit NRL ceiling
The 27-year-old told the Big League Podcast about his return to Mt Smart.
Man used fake passport to swindle nearly $1m in Covid wage subsidy fraud
The case is believed to be the largest scam of its kind.
Fonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans
Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged.
Tense video shows armed police standoff at Akl supermarket
Police came to arrest a man who allegedly took a fake gun onto a bus.
$34 million: Auckland Airport staff seize 90kg worth of meth
Auckland Airport staff have seized an estimated 405.69kg of drugs so far in 2025.
Funeral home fire linked to family fight over Mongrel Mobster's body
Four people were seen running from the area around the home last night.
Watch: How Auckland FC's celebrations ended up at an Irish pub
Coach Steve Corica joined the celebrations, sculling beer from the Premiers Plate.
Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities
OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.
New Zealand musician who assaulted girlfriend fights to keep name secret
He is also appealing the sentence.
Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.
NZ First vows action over Waitākere Ranges 'co-governance' plan
The Waitākere Ranges belong to all Aucklanders, says NZ First and Act.
Police push for fresh info on Auck mum who vanished in 2018
Police fear Leonie Emery has been the victim of foul play.
Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.
New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
Upston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.
Armed police outside Auckland funeral home following blaze
Scene guards remain in place while an examination of the damage was under way.
'I've got one year': Young mum's fight against inoperable cancer
A Givealittle page aims to raise 45k for her private immunotherapy treatment.
Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ
NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.
Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.
'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.
'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches
An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.
Shelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farm
Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.
Editorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV road
OPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.