Snapchat 'where most people' in their 20s buy drugs in NZ
Mega dose MDMA Punisher tablets are for sale on Snapchat in NZ, mirroring trends overseas.
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Goff has big challenges ahead and must repair bad relations with his opponents.
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John Tamihere had promised to freeze rates and sack the board of Auckland Transport.
Phil Goff wins a second term as Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff is promising to review and reform council-controlled organisations.
First section of Papakura pedestrian bridge installed overnight
The construction of a new pedestrian bridge has begun at Pescara Point near Papakura.
Clear skies will disappear on Monday
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Auckland dad dead for 21 minutes, son saves his life
"If you have the opportunity to do [first aid training] then take it," son advises.
'He doesn't care': Landlord under fire for party house rental
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Aucklanders get bumper three-week Diwali festivities
Two public celebrations over two weekends and a public holiday long weekend for Diwali.
Thieves took 'everything' from woman's home - even the bed sheets
Police are hunting a group of people who broke into a house in South Auckland.
Reusable or compostable: Countdown stocks alternatives to reduce nappy waste
The move was designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste thrown away each year.
$32 million Powerball prize: Investment expert offers advice
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Grey Lynn dairy attack: Lookout jailed for 14 years
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Cornwallis sea rescue: Family thank French firefighter; children still scarred
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Six60 announce major summer tour
Six60 have added a string of major Saturday shows to their summer timetable.
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The terrace opens today and is said to be the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Website crash: Lotto blames high traffic with $32m Powerball jackpot
Huge Powerball draw attracts eager punters.
Measles outbreak has peaked, cases now declining
Auckland Regional Public Health Service is addressing media about the measles outbreak.
Far from bowled over: Fans wary as Spark Sport snags cricket rights
The Herald inbox has been inundated with messages from disgruntled sports fans.
Auckland driver sentenced for deadly dash distraction
Philip Bothwell says he momentary looked at his dash. It proved fatal.
Punk hero Amanda Palmer headlining Auckland Arts Fest
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Police censured for tasering boy, 15, after stolen tractor chase
Teen, 15, on stolen tractor was Tasered after leading police on pursuit.
Citybound motorists face delays as crash blocks on-ramp
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Hosking: Port in a storm - cruise ships the priority not NZ First votes
COMMENT: Cruise ships need priority ahead of NZ First's interests.
Spark Sport identifies 309 'hard to resolve' streaming customers
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Police name man, 24, believed dead after going missing off waterfront
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Crash shuts two lanes in Waterview tunnel
Two of the tunnel's three airport-bound lanes are closed.
Search for missing man at Auckland waterfront called off
A man last seen entering the water in downtown Auckland is presumed drowned.
Supermarket ssshhh-opping: Autism-friendly hour at Countdowns nationwide
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Air NZ confirms problems with computer network this morning.
Woman found dead: Police probe break-in
A family member found the woman collapsed on the floor.
Police investigate mysterious death of elderly woman at Avondale home
Paramedics have rushed to an Auckland suburban home.