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The ramshackle tower has become 'like a tourist attraction'.
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'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boy
He was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.
Warnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme
'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Watch: Apartment specialist opening hub to show revolutionary building methods
Simplicity Living says it is 'a faster, better, cheaper way to build'.
What it’s like to be young and living on the street in Auckland
From sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43m
Powerball prize is the largest this year and sixth-largest in Lotto NZ history.
Watch: Thick smoke billows from Auckland car wrecker's fire
Firefighters are tackling a large blaze spewing out thick black smoke.
Auckland's broken waterfront bridge: New plan floated - is this a lifeline for businesses?
More than 20 major organisations and businesses have urged Eke Panuku to support the plan.
Auckland stadium debate: And now there are two, but why?
OPINION: Auckland Council's stadium decision is wrong in so many ways.
Person injured after fleeing from police in South Auckland
Driver-related charges are being assessed for the offender.
Teacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22
The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.
Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight
Passengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.
Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Ex-All Black on retirement: 'You think you’re going to be a rugby player forever'
Crusaders veteran ready for last run in red and black.
Auckland speed camera shot amidst wave of 'wilful damage'
Cameras around Waiuku appear to have been especially targeted.
Revamped Eden Park and Quay Park precinct named as preferred choices for Auckland stadium
Those behind the Eden Park and Quay Park bids have six-months to do feasibility studies.
Craft brewer, gastropub business Brothers Beer tumbles into liquidation
Sector at crossroads: 10-year boom cycle reaches plateau in tightening economy.
D-Day for Auckland stadium race as decision announced this morning
Four proposals are in the running ahead of today's announcement.
'Champagne and advice': What Lotto offers instant millionaire winners
Winners Room and Champagne on ice are reserved for the luckiest Lotto punters.
Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon
OPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'
'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail
$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
Celebrate King's Birthday this weekend like a royal would
No need to leave Tāmaki Makaurau for the long weekend - there's plenty to do in the city.
'Appalling': Flasher arrested near kindy, charged with indecent exposure
Police say: “[This] has no place in our community".
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
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Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Fund manager in neighbourhood ‘Macarena’ altercation named
Fisher Funds manager was in bad-tempered altercation with neighbour.
Civil war: What NZ Rugby's Proposal 2 vote means for the game
The battle for governance of the game in Aotearoa will continue.
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
The couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.
Thousands still without power, 200 weather callouts in wild weather overnight
Warnings and watches lifted but a 'blustery' day is expected in many areas.