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New owners of The Butter Factory face liquor licence challenge amid safety issues.
Kainga Ora nightmare neighbours
A Christchurch Kāinga Ora tenant said her accommodation is like 'living in hell', with neighbours children neglected, stealing and running onto the main road in recent weeks.
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Scammer legs it during police arrest
British scammer Jack Hennessy was caught on CCTV escaping custody and sparking a foot chase with police through Auckland's CBD. Video / NZ Police
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Auckland motorway restricted to one lane after serious crash
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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SolarZero staffers protest amid shock liquidation, demand payout from US firm
Employees and supporters today took to Auckland’s streets.
'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaine
It is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.
Health Minister criticises officials' anti-McDonald's submission
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Podmore’s 10 episodes of heart arrhythmia an alarming sign of ‘distress’ before death - psychiatrist
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Two men were arrested after raids in Khandallah and Hataitai saw cash, cocaine seized.
Health Minister lauds ‘impressive’ Healthy Homes impact but can’t commit to funding boost
The programme had led to a more than 18% decrease in hospitalisations.
Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners
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