Buyer lost $2.3m deposit to vendor after failed Mt Eden house purchase
On the closing date, seller's solicitor emailed buyer's solicitor: "no settlement".
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Permanent bar, $14k fine for ex-real estate agent who forged valuation
'No agent can employ or engage him in connection with real estate agency work.'
'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auction
Nick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.
Rude shock as NZ Karen’s Diner goes under
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'I had nothing on': Man beaten unconscious after pokies win tells of horror attack
Harry Singh is still recovering from swollen ribs, bruised arm and a black eye.
New boardwalk on summit of Mt Eden
The boardwalk promises to accommodate sightseers while reducing the environmental impact.
What lies beneath: Exclusive look underground at City Rail Link progress
The CRL is a rail version of Spaghetti Junction, says project boss.
Stadium wars: Eden Park v the waterfront - which will win?
The debate about the future of Auckland's sporting venues is set to heat up.
Editorial: Enhanced Eden Park could be boost
Improving the experience for fans attending games is a positive.
Project Auckland: CRL key to Midtown regeneration
A new Central Rail Link station will be the catalyst for change and growth.
Evacuated Mt Eden residents allowed back home after historic shot tower demolition
High winds from Cyclone Gabrielle cast fears that the 109-year-old tower could collapse.
558 red-stickered homes in Auckland; cyclone-hit tower to be demolished over collapse fears
Residents next to a tower say they've been complaining for years.
Auckland city tower collapse fears: ‘From doing nothing to over-reacting’ - evacuated residents frustrated
Residents next to a tower deemed a safety risk say they've been complaining for years.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland residents still out of their homes over risk of tower collapse
Engineers have reassessed tower at risk of collapsing but residents not yet allowed back.
Shaky ground: Residents still evacuated as inspectors unable to inspect tower
Strong winds buffeting Auckland mean it's not yet safe for inspectors to look at tower.
Mt Eden residents criticise council inaction over rubbish disposal
Electronics, furniture, books and clothing line Shackleton Rd in Mt Eden.
Postie delivers a children’s book about lovable dogs
Mike Paterson rewrites the script about a notorious relationship.
Driveway tragedy: Motorist pinned brother-in-law to wall
Thiruppathi Soundararajan, 54, died two weeks after his brother-in-law's driveway crash.
If you can't pay good wages, don't be in business - hospo expert
Businesses have depended on low wages for decades, AUT academic says.
'Totally unfair': Principal blasts Eden Park management over cancelling school ball
"They need to be prepared to work with schools rather than just cut us off at the knees."
Super rugby: Eden Park lights up blue ahead of final clash
The Auckland Blues will play the Crusaders at the park on Saturday.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
Assaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injury
More than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.
'We're still mystified': Pensioner reunited with his stolen car
Vehicle found in Mt Eden, locked and with owner's cellphone and wallet inside.
Senior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm broken
After his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Parent in 'utter disbelief' as preschool emails conspiracy theories
The centre's weekly update encourages parents to view a video on BitChute.
Pain at the pump: Fuel prices crack $3 in Auckland
Experts warned it would happen. Now $3 a litre fuel prices have arrived.
Latest locations of interest: Auckland cinema, Jetstar flight and Rotorua fun park
People who attended the private event at the eatery urged to self-isolate and get tested.
$1000 a year tax considered by Government for neighbours of light rail
The $1000 tax will hit thousands of households in deprived suburbs like Māngere.
'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail
'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'
Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases
A person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.
Brian Tamaki sees himself as a martyr, says expert
Historian says Destiny Church leader's arrest makes him more sympathetic to his followers.
Man finds bug in Domino's pizza; store being deep cleaned
Domino's Pizza spokeswoman says pest control is inspecting after the "isolated incident".