Burj Al Babas, a lavish development inspired by Disney’s iconic architecture, now stands abandoned and unfinished, eerily towering near the coast of the Black Sea.
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Taxpayer's Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
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Milton’s devastation and Crown deficit | Focus Morning Bulletin October 11, 2024
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Chch mosque terrorist described as 'a good young man' by referee
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Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
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Hurricane Milton hits and Police cut jobs | Focus Morning Bulletin October 10, 2024
Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.
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Motat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse Wright
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Half a tonne of methamphetamine discovered concealed in steel beams
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Firearms licencing staff who OK'd Chch terrorist's application maintain there were no red flags
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Wellington bakery chain shutting after 30 years, blames council roading changes
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