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The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.
Opinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's security
Nicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
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Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one
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Disgraced eye surgeon convicted of attempted murder to be freed from prison
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First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
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US authorities eye $1.2m crypto from Kiwi pornographer awaiting trial
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Christchurch pub damaged in late-night fire
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Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby Pacific final to put your money on
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Opinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from Budget
OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.
'You're the best': Jacinda Ardern, NZ leaders celebrate Mother's Day with tributes
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Chiefs score 32 unanswered points to beat Crusaders
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Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
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High stakes: How the two-point shot could reshape NZ netball
New Zealand's scoring zone is further from the post than other leagues.
Defence Force quietly shelves SAS elite unit trained for terrorism response
NZSAS counter-terrorism team gone - as attrition bites into elite military regiment.
How coaching changes could shift the balance in ANZ Premiership
Donnell Wallam joins the Mystics from the Queensland Firebirds as a key shooter.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
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NZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spending
NZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.
Not eggs benny: 11 interesting brunch spots in Christchurch
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Thunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North Island
Downpours and flooding possible across the day.
Sweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansion
Bocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.
'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.
Stadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains empty
The heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.