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The cost of the building damage alone has been put in the tens of billions.
Top jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catch
There is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.
'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery
Russell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.
‘I’ll carry on’: Why this Auckland councillor won’t back down despite abuse
'I only do this because I care and because I love this community.'
Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.
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Amputee begs thieves to return his foot
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Warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs
Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.
Police investigating after Mt Eden grow house catches fire
The fire on Ellerton Rd was reported at 11.20pm.
'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
Watch: New Auckland school among $100m Govt package to ease school rolls pressure
An earlier inquiry found the $30b school property portfolio lacked transparency.
Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a
OPINION: The All Blacks and Blues wing will leave NZ at the end of this year for Japan.
'Hard to say we're not worried': Kiwi toy billionaire Nick Mowbray faces $3b tariff bill
Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray is in the US trying to sort out the impact on his business.
How 'Polk' documentary seeks to honour Pauline Hanna's story
'You’re aware that this is because a person’s died.'
On The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisis
West Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.
Property Insider: What can be done about Seascape? Rich-lister Kurt Gibbons’ waterfront Herne Bay house sale
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Ponsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trial
The CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fire
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald
Family's residency declined as son considered ‘burden’ on health system
The family moved to Warkworth in 2020, leaving South Africa for safety.
'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.
Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab
Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.
LockerRoom: Rookie Blues fullback oval-ball superstar in making
A Blues young gun aims for triple international honours.
All Black's 12-year-old challenges girls' exclusion in school sports
Aila faced sexist remarks while playing rippa rugby at school.
Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
Lorde's cryptic return: Duct tape and music teaser ignite fan theories
Lorde hinted at new music last week, posting a TikTok featuring an unreleased song.
Govt pumps $13.5m into Tourism NZ to attract more visitors
More than 23,000 additional international visitors are predicted as a result.
Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater
A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
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Advertising watchdog assessing complaints about billboards attacking Green Party
The billboards, targeting local MPs, popped up in central Auckland and central Wellington.
Former high-flying property developer ditches private jets as market turns down
Matthew Horncastle of Williams Corporation says he is now 'pretty boring'.