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The captain of the other ship suffered a broken neck and remains paralysed.
‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics
'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'
Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
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Police offer advice for platform users, saying scams are on the up.
'Makes me feel sick': School principal blasts Actura NZ after cancelled space school trip
One student won a scholarship for the trip after being rescued during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Builder failed working for Kāinga Ora, liquidators now trying to recover money
BNZ, Fletchers, Carters, Steel & Tube, plumbers and roofers are among those owed money.
Power restored on Auckland’s North Shore, West Auckland after major outage
The cause of the outage is still unknown.
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Rocket Lab to the rescue after Nasa space camp firm's collapse
Most families have lost between $9000 and $13,000 following the collapse.
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding
MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.
Person critically injured following motorcycle crash in West Auckland
Police advised motorists to avoid the area.
Young Māori cancer survivor interviews Michelle Obama
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'Left us with nothing': More parents come forward after Nasa space camp firm's collapse
One family said they already paid $13,000 before receiving the cancellation email.
'Blood-curdling scream' heard after car hits group, brawl erupts in Ponsonby
Three people were injured in the incident and a man was arrested at the scene.
'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack
“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.
Buyers pay $175k on homes that may never be built, developer says it's a 'good deal'
The Iqbal family believe they're unlikely to get anything back for their $175,000 deposit.
Ponsonby shooting: Police probe if revolver found in lake was murder weapon
They are cut-down Alfa Carbines, which have fast become the favoured gun for gang members.
Man found dead in Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Emergency services were called to Musick Point at 5:35pm.
'Devastated': NZ families lose thousands after space school tour company fails
Some parents had already paid as much as $12,000 before the closure was announced.
Urgent concerns for welfare of missing young Auckland woman
Monica Reid was last seen on June 14 on the Te Atatū Peninsula.
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
The YouTuber dined out at the popular Auckland eatery before heading to Hamilton.
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The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
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Will wars: How to stop your loved ones fighting over your estate
Lawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.
Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
Person in critical condition after being hit by car in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4pm.
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Principal says students involved had 'brought embarrassment to our school'.
Comfortable Blues cruise into Super Rugby Pacific final
Australia's winless run in knockout games on NZ soil continues.