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Blaze damages restaurant in historic Pukekohe building, no one injured
The upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.
Where Auckland rents spiralled fastest: Average now $642/week
Steep rises in an area where many can’t afford to own homes, so are long-term tenants.
‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliterated
After an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Youth jumps from moving car after fleeing police following ram raid
The youth sustained moderate injuries and was being treated at Starship Hospital.
Gang menace: Motorists report dangerous convoy, disruptive behaviour
'Motorists through the area should plan for potential disruption.'
Firefighters battle 16ha vegetation fire in rural southeast Auckland
About 20 firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze.
If these walls could talk: Auckland's under-explored historic homes
Find some of Auckland's wonderful off-the-radar historic houses.
I was there: When Pōkeno became jenniferann.com
Name change harks back to turn-of-the-century dotcom fever.
Three Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga trip
The Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.
Chasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?
NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
Auckland vaccination centres run out of supply for hours
After 20 people - who had waited hours - left the facility, the vaccines were delivered.
NZ's crucial Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives early
A shipment of 150,000 vaccines has arrived two days early.
The cheque's no longer in the mail - Entrust dividend warning
Householders urged to tell trust how they can be paid. Last year they got $280.
Watch: 'Pretty pain-free' - PM gets Covid-19 jab
Jacinda Ardern says first jab was "pretty pain-free".
Stewart Island child's Covid scare; PM reveals when you can get your jabs
PM unveils vaccine rollout scheme - when you can get your Covid jabs.
Three hurt, one seriously, after diesel burner fire
Emergency services - including a helicopter - rushed to the scene.
'They better get a move on': Frustration over access to Covid vaccine
One woman's 91-year-old mother suffering with dementia is still waiting for a vaccine.
Dramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boat
Sinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.
Injured man dies, two shot in weekend mayhem
Death follows that of woman found dead this week.