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Rich pickings: NZ's wealthiest man sets new industrial rent record
Experts said Graeme Hart could be booking development margins of up to 20 per cent.
Shooter targets homeless in Canadian city
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Woman 'tearful and numb' as slip threatens houses
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'Grievous' Covid mistake central banks made: Former RBNZ Governor
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Greens leadership battle: Why Labour will be sweating fate of Shaw
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Head Hunter's revenge - two attacked, one stabbed after gang insult
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Auckland Transport's parking plan hits speed bump amid criticism
AT bosses are open to making changes to the parking strategy.
Revealed: How many young Kiwis trust social media for financial advice
Reliance on online platforms for investing advice high among young New Zealanders.
Green blood: Inside the movement to oust co-leader James Shaw
The incident has shattered the veneer of relative peace and stability in the Green Party.
Divorce 'warfare': The legal tactics when marriage break-ups turn ugly
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Wild weather: Heavy rain, winds, floods, power outages; warnings of worse to come
Heavy rain and high winds continue to pummel parts of NZ.
Westhaven's Pier 21 sold: Owner tells of plans
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Coromandel retirement village residents face 47% fee rise
Fee rise met with negative feedback.
How new Netsafe CEO Brent Carey plans to clean house
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Spy allegations and 'stellar' reputation cited as reasons for accused's secrecy
The start of the joint trial was delayed because of a positive Covid-19.
Top 10 house builders in Canterbury named
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Climate warning: NZ listed companies score badly on reporting risk
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100,000 jobs at risk if foot and mouth disease reaches NZ - PM
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120km/h wind gusts, 100mm rain deluge, Harbour Bridge speed restrictions
Strong winds and heavy rains are set to strike Northland and Auckland today.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police, meth - and the fight to reduce demand
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Political donations: SFO National and Labour trial begins
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Access denied: Businesses, migrants left hanging amid Govt's immigration reset
Revamp of investor visa, plan to scrap partnership work visa send clear message.
Back to school: Relief teachers 'like unicorns'
Principals looking into an empty pool of spare teachers to cover those off sick.
Susan St John: Social security cold comfort for too many
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Leeann Watson: If Christchurch becoming a 'Super City' is the answer, what is the problem?
OPINION: Auckland did it, so why can't Christchurch?
'Shocking' racist supermarket attack: Innocent dad bashed
The man was attacked when he went to the supermarket to buy food for his children.