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The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.
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Police said charges would be considered.
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Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about National's relationship with Māori and the Treaty Principles Bill at Rātana. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Commissioner recommends inquiry into judge’s disruption of NZ First function
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Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
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Technician investigating Woolworths CO2 alarm incident
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Car removed from Mairangi Bay crash site
Car removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex Burton
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Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
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Four injured, State Highway 2 closed after serious crash
Four injured in serious Ormond crash that has closed State Highway 2.
Risky tree removed in Palmerston Road
Contractors yesterday removed a hazardous tree from Palmerston Rd near the EIT.
‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocks
Coastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.
‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen boots
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Afternoon quiz: Who was Jennifer Aniston married to from 2000 to 2005?
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The crash occurred on Beach Rd in Mairangi Bay just after 1pm.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
Congestion builds as Aucklanders flock to holiday hotspots
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Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa
Rātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.
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PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Rātana Pā
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He's delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.
Seymour expected to blow open controversial privatisation debate
The Act leader is speaking in Auckland.
Auckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flat
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