O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
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Less than 2km move means no mail for Aucklander amid NZ Post stoush
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'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse
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Community rallies around mother after kitten’s tail ‘ripped off’, threatening note left
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Million-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'
Council stumping up $800k for 18m fake tree, private orgs paying the rest.
'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment
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England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour
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Motorway crash: One seriously injured, traffic backed up on SH1
The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 12.30pm.
Auckland prison inmate goes viral with video of guards filmed behind bars
The King Cobra has had his phone seized now.
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The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.
Five hurt in violence at North Shore beach suburb
The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.
Mongols Motorcycle Club member riding off Cook Strait ferry intercepted by police
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Baby Ru case: New search evidence has ‘significantly advanced’ investigation
More than a year after the toddler's death, no one has been charged.
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'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
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Auckland's top nine property professionals named
One group, eight people named at the celebration tonight for outstanding contributions.
Section of SH1 in South Auckland reopens after multi-vehicle crash
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Auckland principal got school funds for massages, clothes
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