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Former ANZ boss doubles his money selling house that once belonged to John Key
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Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding
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Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
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Investigation into crashed helicopter to begin
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Ponsonby Road Bistro owner Blair Russell on his favourite spots in the city
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Inside Rosewood Kauri Cliffs: The beaches
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Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Danger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip
'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.
Property Insider: NZ's tallest tower developer heads for Queenstown, SkyCity boss farewelled
'We're out of it day-to-day' - Damien Taylor steps back from successful hotel developer.
A comedian's tour of Auckland's best spots
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches
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20-year-old pleads guilty after teen killed in Muriwai ute beach crash
The man lost suppression today at a hearing in the Waitākere District Court.
Travel experts reveal their favourite beaches in the world
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Beach ban: Council to float permanent ban of vehicles at Waimarama
Vehicle use on Waimārama Beach was thrust into the spotlight by a makeshift barrier.
Multi-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau marae
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Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.
Dirty chais and gorgeous views: Actor Kazim Khan on his favourite spots in Auckland
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Person dies following water incident at Omaha Beach
Attempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.
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A woman’s photo taken on a beach in China has sparked global attention.
Why I’ll always pick New Caledonia over any other island holiday
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He used his own struggles to help pave the way for others
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