Debt not income: Landmark court ruling for beneficiaries
Justice Paul Davison's decision may see a review of prosecutions against beneficiaries.
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Gastric balloon helping obese Kiwis regain their lives
A morbidly obese man who could walk no more than 20m at a time can now live a normal life.
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A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.
Motorway mayhem: Thousands of motorists affected by fatal crash
A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.
Queen St jukebox killing: Why top author wants murder case re-examined
Writer wants historic murder case put before criminal injustices commission.
Here's why fewer kids walk, bike to school
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McIvor: Elitist tosh of Remuera residents moaning about Eagle helicopter noise
COMMENT: Helicopter complaints are elitist, arrogant tosh that perpetuate stereotypes.
'Hero cop' dodges prison over $283k in unpaid taxes
Former constable Gregory Fallon repeatedly failed to pay money owed to IRD.
Waterview Tunnel travel times revealed
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800 eateries stuck with expired grade
Council has moved to reassure consumers about the situation it calls "unprecedented".
'Cowardly thug' sentenced to life for murder of young mum
Turiarangi Tai is just 23 and will now spend much of his life behind bars.
Crashes on two Auckland motorways cause delays
The crash is blocking a southbound lane for a key arterial road.
Nurse to pay $9000 for 'relentless harassment'
Nurse "used his position of power and influence over young and vulnerable women"
More strikes set to disrupt Auckland bus routes
Around 70 bus drivers in Auckland are expected to strike tomorrow morning.
Auckland Domain WWI memorial faces another road bump
Auckland Council will now investigate possibility of widening project's focus beyond WWI.
'You killed my boy!' - Courtroom fracas as family confronts accused
Today is exactly five months since Eli Holtz was assaulted at an Auckland intersection.
Buyer of diamante horse head filled with cocaine pleads guilty
Henry Anchondo, known as 'David' during the drug scheme, went on the run.
Kiwi intruder shot by US mother lied to friends about trip, wanted money
A close friend said Skinner was the last person he expected to be involved in a shooting.
Honey heist: Businessman sentenced over 480kg of stolen mānuka
Two large pallets full of honey for export were the target of a raid by sticky bandits.
Australian deportee jailed for drug dealing in NZ
Not long after Henry Robati was deported back to NZ his criminal behavior continued.
Auckland firm, director, worker allegedly laundered Gong funds
Xiao Hua Gong was a customer of a downtown Auckland finance firm, now criminally charged.
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Fire forces road closure at Pt Chevalier theatre
More than 20 fire appliances flocked to a fire at the Ambassador Theatre in Pt Chevalier.
Brawl between two women in Otahuhu caught on camera
Woman pinned to the ground receives flurry of punches to the head during sickening attack.
Teen charged after Rothesay Bay Beach crash injured seven
Charges follow reports of a ute doing doughnuts on beach before rolling.
Britomart Country Club doors closed after 7 years
The carpark that became a restaurant has a new future.
'Sordid and murderous' plan: Burglary that triggered killings
Deane Fuller-Sandys was murdered in 1989. His body has never been found.
Fletcher Building boss earning $2m but still renting
Fletcher boss keener than ever to buy his own home and wants to stay in Parnell.
Pedestrian hurt in Auckland incident involving two cars
A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
PM to spend a third night in hospital
PM to spend another night in hospital with her baby girl due to security arrangements.
Grey Lynn dairy stabbing: Teen boy charged
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