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'Obscene': Govt already spent $1 million-plus on unbuilt Erebus memorial

The location for the memorial is not confirmed but a quarter of the budget has been spent.

SFO confirms probes into Auckland and Christchurch mayors' expenses

Earlier, Phil Goff said: 'I've got nothing to hide'

Phil Goff denies wrongdoing as SFO considers expenses probe

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has come out swinging maintaining he has 'nothing to hide'.

Mum to call for review of school's moustache policy

The review will consider whether the moustache policy will go.

$20 million for Northland kingfish farm

$20 million for Northland kingfish farm.

Middlemore breast service: Old machines broke down and froze during biopsies

DHB forced to replace aging machine after it broke down and froze during biopsies.

Vacancies filled after by-election flop

Murupara Community Board has finally appointed people to fill its two vacancies.

Local Focus: Council's Youth Committee needs rascals

Nicole Grey at Whanganui District Council wants you(th). Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Laianah Baxter's heartbreaking video message to her killer dad

Laianah Baxter, was burned to death, alongside her mum and two siblings.