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The NZ First leader's comments overshadowed a Government policy announcement on education.
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Building consents fall - but have we hit the floor yet?
Building downturn the worst in 15 years, bank says, but there's still some optimism.
Head Hunters raids lead to the arrest of five, drugs and money seized
Police are not ruling out further arrests.
Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.
'Callous': Police and St John denounce prank firearms call
A 29-year-old woman will appear today in the Papakura District Court.
Low measles vaccination rates for Māori blamed on cyclone, pandemic
Counties Manukau is one area where immunisation rates for tamariki Māori are low.
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'Nobody stepped in': 13yo girl traumatised after attack by 20 kids at bus station
It is another in a series of incidents against teenagers at Auckland bus stations.
'Like stepping back in time': 1950s Auckland 'bachelor pad' for sale
The property on 2020sq m is like a backdrop for the Mad Men TV series.
Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.
'Zest for life': Family's tribute to rugby player who died after head knock
Cory Heather died after suffering a head knock during a match in Beachlands on Saturday.
Auckland uni says tents of pro-Palestine protesters will be removed tonight
UoA says it 'fully supports' right to peaceful protest. Protesters told to be respectful.
Power list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?
Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.
Warning to students ahead of Auckland rally in support of Palestinians
University of Auckland students are planning a rally in solidarity with Palestinians.
Ouwehand to become an Olympian
Ouwehand is one of six athletes who will make their Olympic debuts in Paris.
Bail granted after Leo Molloy confronts alleged pistol-waving 'cowboy'
The man allegeldy wielded a revolver in the bar and assaulted persons unknown.
Ditched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers
'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon
Auckland man revealed to young girl he wasn't her real father, then he slit her throat
Details of the macabre scene were revealed for the first time today.
Auckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-old
He was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.
A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?
Police raid Head Hunters' North Shore gang pad
Neighbours heard loud bangs as the armed police raided the industrial unit.
‘Reputational issue for Auckland’: Deputy Mayor fires up over broken bridge
Water taxis are being considered as a trial as Wynyard bridge repairs take months.
Iconic Auckland attractions $7.4m makeover
A $7.4 million centre has been created to make STEM fun for kids.
Aggravated robbery at Manurewa Z petrol station overnight
The station on Roscommon Rd in Manurewa was cordoned off for several hours.
Inside Auckland police operation targeting the gang behind seven jewellery heists
Who is behind the heists and how are they fencing the loot? A top detective speaks out.
Editorial: Tragic rugby death throws spotlight on safety in sports
OPINION: Cory Heather's fatal injury highlights the importance of player safety.
City Rail Link completion a step closer: Massive pile of dirt removed for construction put back
Over 130,000 cubic metres of dirt taken from hill in Eden Terrace, enabling construction.
Security guards attack teen caught tagging at Viaduct
The guards resorted to violence, then lied to the police about what happened.
Chicken fan queues 19 hours for Popeyes opening
The new restaurant in Takanini broke the global record for first-day sales.
Hefty sentence for father who beat baby to death, but identity still kept secret
The infant victim and the man who killed her still cannot be named by court order.
Toy gun sparks armed police response at Auckland mall
'I think everyone was on high alert,' a man in the mall said.
Auckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%
Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.
Dog walkers should be regulated after mauling, animal expert says
It comes as the Auckland Council looks at changing the laws around dog-walking businesses.
Massive response to appeal for family of rugby player who died after head knock
It is understood the man's partner and his children were watching the match.