Auckland leader calls for communities to take action as five houses shot overnight
Ceasefire earlier brokered between two gangs is obviously no longer in place, south Auckland councillor says, and families must get guns off streets. More...
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Council's towel and brick trick to beat 'blow back' as poo pipes cleaned
The sewer mains are being cleaned with high-powered hoses in Marlborough, and residents have been warned. More...
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Three arrested, gun and ammunition seized in Northland gang crackdown
It comes days after six people were arrested in relation to a drive-by shooting in Kamo. More...
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Monkeypox - an ominous word perfectly suited to its time
OPINION: “The word monkeypox is perfectly pitched to tap into our dim apprehension that nature is catching up with an upstart species.” More...
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Judge bemused at 'stupidity' of man keeping venomous snake in bucket, posting videos to TikTok
Keeping the sea snake in a bucket, then posting videos of it to TikTok, comes back to bite the man who took it. More...
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Christchurch singer Mousey captivates despite admitting 'it's hard to sing when you're pregnant'
Christchurch singer gives powerful performance alongside fellow emerging artists Pickle Darling and Bexy in the latest Ones to Watch showcase. More...
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Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle taken to hospital after a stroke, according to report
TMZ says Meghan Markle's father has been left unable to speak after the suspected stroke. More...
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Top Gun: Maverick: Tom Cruise's victory lap a thunderous success
REVIEW: A shameless near remake of the original, it evokes its spirit and feeling, while showcasing a terrific ensemble headed by its ageless leading man. More...
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What Team NZ needs to unleash potential of land yacht
Pilot Glenn Ashby reveals plans for next testing phase in wind powered land speed record attempt. More...
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Watch an axe-wielding road-rager rear end a car into a ditch
We all get a bit grumpy behind the wheel from time to time but there's a big difference between moaning about someone not indicating and pulling out an axe. More...
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Man's death near Auckland walkway being treated as unexplained
Anyone who was in the area on Tuesday night is being asked to contact police. More...
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Andrea Hansen makes comeback at 40 for Commonwealth Games triathlon
Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist returns for Birmingham, 15 months after giving birth to her daughter. More...
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Nearly $14m in managed isolation costs recouped by debt collectors
Cases of bugs in rooms, no curtains, bad food – and even catching Covid during the stay – could be grounds to refuse to pay, a lawyer argues. More...
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Wellington named among world's best eco-friendly city breaks
Lonely Planet's new Sustainable Travel Handbook reveals the top 10 cities in the world for the conscientious traveller. More...
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The Valet: Disney+ demonstrates how to remake a French farce - with class
REVIEW: The kind of Hollywood comedy that used to a guarantee a good night out, it’s a shame this has seemingly been buried on the streaming service. More...
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Basic bank accounts every new business needs to set up
OPINION: Multiple bank accounts are a great tool to use in personal budgeting and you can apply the same ideas to business budgeting as well. More...
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Employment Court signals a different approach to heat of the moment resignations
OPINION: Traditional view of allowing an employee a cooling-off period before accepting a heat of the moment resignation is no longer at play at the Employment court. More...
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From home-brew to winning brew: Southpaw punches above its weight
Cameron Burgess' first brew was "undrinkably bitter". Now his IPA has found its place among the best of New Zealand's beers. More...
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NZ years behind when it comes to carbon-neutral housing, specialist architect says
It can be cheaper to bulldoze and rebuild, rather than renovate, because of the challenges of being energy-efficient, a specialist architect says. More...
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20-year-old Cantabrian launches new chocolate oat milk business
Daniel Williams started his first business when he was just 12. The keen entrepreneur is now working on an alternative to dairy-based chocolate milk. More...
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