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'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.
Watch: Man confronts armed police with metal pole in Ōrere Pt, tasered before death
Police confirmed the weapon the man had was a metal pole, not a samurai sword.
No boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in online
They had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.
Unauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by council
A council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".
Unexplained death of a woman ruled as not suspicious
Police were called to a property in the Auckland suburb of Morningside.
'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishap
David Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.
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‘Hate for anyone to get sick’: Hundreds of school lunches turn up in unrefrigerated food stall
Some students are avoiding eating the lunches, leaving hundreds untouched.
Opinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equity
Expanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.
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‘Hate for anyone to get sick’: Hundreds of school lunches turn up in unrefrigerated food stall
Some students are avoiding eating the lunches, leaving hundreds untouched.
‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
‘Lawful protest’: Activists climb roof in weapons firm demonstration
Two members of Peace Action Ōtautahi occupied the roof with banners displayed.
Wellington news
Unauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by council
A council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".
'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensioner
Peter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
Auckland News
Have you seen Jarridyn? Police search for missing Māngere man
He was last seen wearing a light grey hoodie, dark shorts and black sandals.
'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.
Watch: Man confronts armed police with metal pole in Ōrere Pt, tasered before death
Police confirmed the weapon the man had was a metal pole, not a samurai sword.
Regional news
‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind bars
The Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.
Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
He denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.
Revealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
Mikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.
Top of the cliff: Social supermarket a boon for the needy
It provides affordable groceries for local families.
It's a boy! New baby kiwi for Te Puia
The chick has been named Manawa and can be viewed in an enclosure.
Vintage car buried in cyclone silt restored and back on the road
'Every last nut, bolt and component has had to be pulled apart, cleaned up, and rebuilt.'
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.
Whanganui River jetboat collision: Maritime NZ inquiries under way
Four people were taken to hospital, with one female seriously injured.
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