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Nanny leaves 4-month-old home alone
A baby was left alone by a professional caregiver who was allegedly absent for more than two hours.
Mayor relies on secret war chest
Auckland's first Super City mayor was elected using largely anonymous donations.
Targeted tax breaks shouldn't be allowed to fly under radar
The use of tax breaks 'must be more transparent'.
'Substance' shuts Auckland street
Police have blocked off an inner-city Auckland street after a suspicious substance was found in the carpark of a building that houses the US Consular General and other diplomatic offices.
Slain son's death 'absolutely senseless'
The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.
Calls for Govt to step in to keep poppies on shore
The Government is being asked to step in and make sure ANZAC Day poppies stay New Zealand-made.
Christmas lights: Send us your photos
Up to 95 homes in Auckland's Franklin Rd now have their Xmas lights on at night, says the founder of the annual spectacle.
Cricket: Guptill eyeing World Cup
Martin Guptill hopes he's done enough to cement his place in the Black Caps' in the lead up to next year's World Cup.
League: Former NRL player found dead
Former National Rugby League player Jacin Sinclair has been found dead in his house on Thursday.
Rugby: Jock Hobbs resigns
New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs has resigned effective immediately to focus on his health.
Yachting: Sydney success for NZ sailors
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claimed a notable scalp when beating 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen at the Sail Sydney regatta yesterday.
Goff says Labour will not bow to Hawkins' threats
Phil Goff has made it clear that it is not up to MP George Hawkins to decide who will replace him in his Manurewa seat.