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Billionaire couple’s seawall dispute at $24m waterfront property
The council ordered the pair to stop any more reclamation of coastal marine area.
Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects
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Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content
'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.
The makeover of Britomart
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Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure
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How Northland’s new expressway aims to boost the economy
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‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin
The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.
Warriors respond in style to fly past Sea Eagles
The Las Vegas hangover lasted just one round for the much-improved Warriors.
‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.
Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.
How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness
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Second Auckland funeral director arrested, charged with obtaining money by deception
Waikumete Cemetery mausoleum at the centre of funeral-director investigation.
Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident
Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.
'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life
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West Auckland supermarket shutting, staff futures uncertain
More than 50 staff are waiting to find out if they will be out of a job.
Reports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdown
The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.
‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company ban
Aaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.
'Coalition of the willing': PM Christopher Luxon confirms potential Ukraine peace role
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Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules
The move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.
'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation
The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.
How the Crusaders are keeping pace with Super Rugby’s faster game
Ball-in-play time often exceeds 40 minutes, increasing fatigue and scoring opportunities.
Three more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s event
Police said there were further arrests to be made.
‘Most exposed I’ve ever seen it’: Swells uncover near-century-old shipwreck
Despite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.
‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
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‘A race to the last mussel’: Alarm over sea life scalping from Auckland beaches
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‘A bad day in sport’: Takahashi on Black Foils struggles ahead of LA return
'As a group, we’re handling these things well. The results don’t speak for themselves.'
‘Perversion of academic freedom’: Seymour slams Auckland Uni Te Tiriti course
The university has defended the courses, saying they are relevant to studies.
‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears
Outdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.