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![Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scam
A new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers.
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Two dead after police pursuit crash
Two people are dead and two critically injured after a tragic car crash in Auckland.
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Kiwi Vietnam war hero dies
A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.
![Neighbours at war over cat's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Neighbours at war over cat's death
Ross Allan says his children are distraught after their $1000 Abyssinian moggy was shot dead by a neighbour who thought it was feral.
![Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.
![Super City candidates tweet their mayoral plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Super City candidates tweet their mayoral plans
The race to be the Auckland Super City's first leader is "tweeting" up as mayoral candidates deliver bite-sized campaign messages.
![Forward Thinking: Truly offal fashion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Forward Thinking: Truly offal fashion
Scott Kara wraps his chops around the relationship between meat and music
![Teachers: More strikes unless Govt talks to us](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teachers: More strikes unless Govt talks to us
Stalled negotiations between teachers and the Ministry of Education may even see students told to stay at home.