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Hīkoi protest: Thousands cross Harbour Bridge, head for key Auckland sites
The hīkoi now splits into two groups, headed for Ihumātao and Bastion Point.
Tauranga water mains break causing discoloured water
It affects the area from the city centre to Greerton.
Opinion: In your face - is the public comfortable with facial recognition technology?
OPINION: It depends on the location of the recording – and why it was being captured.
Seymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoi
Teachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.
Whangaparāoa residents furious over ferry service review
Peninsula commuters are angry another service is on the chopping black.
New general manager takes helm at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Dylan Higgins is impressed with the spiritual home of golf.
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'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed
More than 300 properties across Hastings and Napier were deemed Category 3.
Christchurch News
'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.
Ground zero: High-flying Black Caps prepare for England and Bazball
Hagley Oval has a new head groundsman ahead of the first test of the summer.
Wellington news
'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
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.
'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconduct
Women have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.
Auckland News
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.
Derailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 months
One last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".
Regional news
Banned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 million
The company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.
Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.
Tauranga water mains break causing discoloured water
It affects the area from the city centre to Greerton.
Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now
A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.
Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now
A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.
Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed
More than 300 properties across Hastings and Napier were deemed Category 3.
Lars Hardy wins second place in young auctioneers competition
Lars Hardy was persuaded to try his hand at auctioneering.
Multi-tonne rock remains obstacle for cycle trail riders
The Mangapurua Track has reopened after a major slip.
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