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Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
The role was advertised as an 'intern cleaning position'.
'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in Australia
Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.
Watch: Haka for immigrant named dux of Hastings college goes viral with 2.7m views
Naomi Sai overcame a language barrier to succeed at Flaxmere College.
Labour claims ‘cover-up’ as weekly reporting on benefit numbers cancelled
Minister Louise Upston has directed her officials to stop publishing weekly updates.
Youth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum on final night
'Losing my son has broken me, I died with him,' Northland teen's mum.
Teacher allegedly offered teen $10k to not make complaint about sexual advances
'I was so scared, nothing like this had ever happened to me before,' the 17yo girl said.
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Are tech companies banks' biggest competitors? ASB CEO thinks so
Debate rages over who should capitalise tech companies.
Watch: Incredible drone footage shows size of hīkoi crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge
Police estimate 5000 people crossed the bridge in two hours today.
Christchurch News
Man who killed grandfather in Christchurch park appeals, given home detention
Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.
'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch
Two boys walking home were approached by a couple in a car and told to get in.
Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.
Wellington news
Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
The role was advertised as an 'intern cleaning position'.
'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.
'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
Auckland News
Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.
Five hurt in violence at North Shore beach suburb
The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.
Auckland rail rebuild: Where it's happening, how long it'll take and how you'll be affected
Here's the work to come across Auckland's rail network over the next 13 months.
Regional news
Youth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum on final night
'Losing my son has broken me, I died with him,' Northland teen's mum.
Neighbours to the rescue after Whangārei property starts billowing smoke
Neighbours sprung into action safeguarding two teens during a house fire yesterday
Bloom in the Bay: explore art, gardening, and wellness at Tauranga festival
Play with pottery or learn how to make a knife at one of the many events.
Tauranga water mains break causing discoloured water
It affects the area from the city centre to Greerton.
Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town
Police have secured the scene and are examining the area.
'A bottle of beer and an onion’ - 100-year old Vi shares her recipe for a long life
Vi was born Violet Blanche Avison, in Waipawa in 1924.
Hawke’s Bay weather: Some rain was forecast, but where is it?
The warnings are out; it's not expected to be a drought, but be prepared.
Multi-tonne rock remains obstacle for cycle trail riders
The Mangapurua Track has reopened after a major slip.
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