Lake Wanaka $20m mansion consent refused
Mostly subterranean house, known as The Sanctuary, rejected by commissioners.
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Third major bank curtails mortgage lending to those with small deposits
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TAB offering punters their money back if All Blacks don't beat Ireland
TAB customers can get their money back as a bonus bet if the All Blacks don't win.
Transpower's grid warnings highlight NZ's reliance on renewables
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'Choose someone you trust': Lawyer fined $7500 in EPOA misuse case
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EU, NZ Greens join forces on trade deal plea
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Towering 16-storey public housing complex for seniors coming to Manukau
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Random killing of mother: Health Minister expresses condolences to grieving family
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36,000 New Zealanders taking blood pressure pills urged to change treatments
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Mike Hosking: The dire situation in our hospitals is an irony of the Govt's making
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John Tamihere: There's no reason to fear the Māori Health Authority
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Māori All Blacks stun sloppy Ireland in their tour opener
The Māori All Blacks seized their biggest scalp in 12 years.
New twist to Auckland mayoral candidate's road rage incident
If this is a sympathetic way of getting votes, it's pretty low, says driver.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks' accidental hero could be the difference against Ireland
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Driveway dilemma: No EQC cover for couple highlights concerns
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Air NZ's big cabin overhaul: What travellers can expect in new premier section
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Tenants from hell fined $12,900: Dog urine ruins rental house carpet
Total of 16 walls were damaged, hallways were sprayed with graffiti.
Thousands eye up move to NZ after US Supreme Court decision
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The girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.