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![Times Newspapers in liquidation, owes $962,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Times Newspapers in liquidation, owes $962,000
IRD debts put at $475,000, unsecured creditors owed $433,000, staff are owed $51,000.
![Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
![Chiefs Manawa still unbeaten in Super Rugby after victory over Blues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Chiefs Manawa still unbeaten in Super Rugby after victory over Blues
Grace Kukutai scores match winner for visitors at Bell Park in Auckland.
![Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
![Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.
!['Whiteboards and textbooks are gone': Virtual reality schooling is here](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Whiteboards and textbooks are gone': Virtual reality schooling is here
Kiwi kids can visit New York or take a dive in a marine reserve thanks to the power of VR.
!['OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
![Watch: $20,000 in damage from ram raid for $4 soft drink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: $20,000 in damage from ram raid for $4 soft drink
The young offenders have been referred to Youth Aid after being arrested last night.
![Four youths arrested after Pakuranga bakery ram-raided; nearby vape stores burgled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Four youths arrested after Pakuranga bakery ram-raided; nearby vape stores burgled
Significant damage was caused at the bakery.
![Auckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland crime: Teens in custody; person hurt in gaming lounge robbery
It's understood one of the offenders had a firearm.
![Four people charged over East Auckland burglaries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Four people charged over East Auckland burglaries
The robberies spanned between August 25 and September 11.
![American academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each other](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
American academics, Auckland landlords side-stepped Airbnb - then fought each other
All was well until the sides disagreed about the home’s cleanliness at the tenancy's end.
![Electric vehicle and house on fire in Pakuranga Heights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Electric vehicle and house on fire in Pakuranga Heights
A house and garage were well involved in a fire in Pakuranga Heights.
![Two people injured after dirt bike crashes into van in Pakuranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two people injured after dirt bike crashes into van in Pakuranga
Two men who were on the dirt bike are injured, one seriously, after the crash.
![Manurewa homicide: Man, 60, dies from head injuries, one person arrested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Manurewa homicide: Man, 60, dies from head injuries, one person arrested
A 60-year-old man has died from head injuries suffered on April 17.
![Ram-raiders smash through East Auckland plaza overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ram-raiders smash through East Auckland plaza overnight
The shopping centre in Pakuranga has been left with a gaping hole.
![Armed robbers target east Auckland petrol station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Armed robbers target east Auckland petrol station
The armed incident occurred on Pakuranga Rd sometime after 6.30am.
![New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.
![Simon Wilson: Row over park in Pakuranga tells complicated tale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Simon Wilson: Row over park in Pakuranga tells complicated tale
How can you tell if your councillor is defending your interests or just pretending?
![Gun, drugs and cash seized at Northland gang house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Gun, drugs and cash seized at Northland gang house
Officers executed a warrant on a house with known gang links in Tikipunga, Whangārei.
!['Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target
Auckland woman left triggered and traumatised by shooting at her home.