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IRD warns of new telephone scam
Inland Revenue is warning of telephone scammers who are targeting people for money and threatening deportation and prison if it is not paid.
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Auckland's new cruise ship
Bus operator InterCity Group is launching overnight and day cruises from Auckland aboard a 44m vessel from September.
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Labour earmarks $200m for the regions
Labour Leader David Cunliffe says a Govt he led would invest up to $200 million over four years in development projects aimed at resuscitating flagging regional economies.
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Chef awarded $50k for unfair dismissal
A former chef at an Auckland cafe has been awarded more than $50,000 in unpaid wages and compensation for unjustified dismissal.
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Waikato: The llama farmers
Danielle Wright spends a rainy day in Waikato, in the company of the Incas' silent brothers — the llamas.
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Auckland art walks
On the streets, in the parks and galleries, Auckland has a wealth of art treasures to seek out.
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What's on this weekend
We love Masterchef winners Karena and Kasey's approach to food - generous, clever, fresh and always about sharing.
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Powderhorn Chateau, Ohakune
This inviting hotel, with a cosy alpine lodge feel, is the perfect place to retire to after a busy day exploring the Ruapehu District.
For further information see: powderhorn.co.nz.
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Powderhorn Chateau, Ohakune
Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.
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App to solve icecream munchies
Aucklanders will get the inaugural taste of a worldwide gimmick when the city becomes the first of 130 across the globe to offer smartphone users icecream delivered by private driver today.
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Dollar sinks further on air crash, Gaza offensive news
The Kiwi dollar extended its slide as the crash of a Malaysian jet in rebel-held Ukraine and a ground offensive in Gaza sapped risk appetite worldwide.
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Climber seriously injured on Mt Ruapehu
A mountain climber has suffered serious head injuries after falling 300m down Mt Ruapehu today.
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Queenstown: Where Sam jumps off ...
Herald readers recommended a bunch of great Kiwi activities for Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins. We sent him to see the best of Queenstown with competition winner Dave Floyd.
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Sam Tomkins goes bungy jumping
We asked Herald readers where to send Warriors fullback Sam Tomkins to introduce him to life in New Zealand. Tomkins looked through the entries and picked the one suggested by Dave Floyd - a bungy jump in Queenstown. Here's the footage of his leap out over the Nevis River - the highest bungee in Australasia.
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Aussie soldier dies in NZ
An Australian soldier has died after falling 40m down a crevasse during a training exercise on Aoraki-Mt Cook today.
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Lawyer suspended for nine months
An Auckland lawyer has been suspended for nine months for certifying a separation agreement, when he knew the woman was being forced by her husband to sign.
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Ex-wife bids to revive million dollar case
The ex-wife of a former bankrupt property developer has gone back to court in an attempt to revive her multi-million dollar claim over relationship assets.
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Designer's life 'will never be the same'
A heartfelt apology has been issued to the families of the CTV Building collapse victims by the structural engineer who designed it.