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![Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.
![Woman appears in court over brutal attack on teen bus passenger](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Woman appears in court over brutal attack on teen bus passenger
The woman appeared in court this afternoon.
![New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe
Police begin rollout of new initiatives to make Auckland CBD safe again. Video / Dean Purcell
![Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
!['Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Could have saved him': Mum's grief after losing unborn baby; fears for 'laid-back' maternity care
Lana calls for more routine screening, saying NZ's maternity care is too laid-back.
![Kiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck driving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck driving
The stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.
!['Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa
Dr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.
![Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
![Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
![Auckland police hunt man linked to $1.8m of alleged fraud](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland police hunt man linked to $1.8m of alleged fraud
Police appeal for information but ask the community to be wary of Ayom Wek.
![Pedestrian dies days after crash in Massey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pedestrian dies days after crash in Massey
The victim was critically injured in the crash last Friday.
!['She never let the mask slip': Brother's heartache at Monica Reid's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'She never let the mask slip': Brother's heartache at Monica Reid's death
Brother of missing Te Atatū woman says mental illness is a disease.
![Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Devil made her kill: Murder-accused author Sia Figiel appears in court
The writer is charged with the murder of 78yo Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard.
![Auckland Uni staff faced death threats after segregation claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland Uni staff faced death threats after segregation claims
Auckland University stands by its decision to support diversity on campus.
![Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.
![Illegal liquor prompts $244,000 fine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Illegal liquor prompts $244,000 fine
Testing showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.
![Giant robot welcomes Aucklanders to Armageddon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Giant robot welcomes Aucklanders to Armageddon
Destroyer of humans? Armageddon outta here.
![Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
![Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
![Alleged serial shoplifter facing 26 charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Alleged serial shoplifter facing 26 charges
Police are cracking down on shoplifters around Auckland.
![Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court
The accused will keep his name secret until at least next month.