Doctor struck off after claiming $420k for backpackers who'd left NZ
The doctor received funding for 2618 ineligible patients, most of whom were backpackers.
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Auckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring one
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Double arrest following two gang-related Auckland shootings on same night
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Mum who stabbed captive man to death over insult was 'gangstress' raised by Mongrel Mob leader
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Developers of Remuera laneway fined $133k, had no building consents
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Fresh email bomb threat sees North Shore court evacuated
A lawyer working at the court said it was cordoned off by police.
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Homeowners declined cyclone-related accommodation support
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$19b business moving, Brian Gaynor library planned for new offices
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Realtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consent
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Auckland Fish Market could be sold and turned into waterfront apartments
The Fish Market started in 1904 selling fresh fish and seafood.
Man killed in Waiheke Island boat capsize was single dad who'd just graduated
The 47yo is remembered by family as a 'loving son who lived his life to the fullest'.
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
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Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
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His release location in the North Island cannot be revealed.
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