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'Never too early': Christmas shopping kicks off in Auckland
October has only just started and stores across the country are already transforming into winter wonderlands, gearing up for the Christmas season.
Auckland sinkhole just a 'spike in an ongoing failure of critical sewage infrastructure'
The city needs to urgently address old infrastructure if it wants to avoid further water contamination, an environmental ecologist says.
Auckland Zoo tiger returns to mating after killing cub and stillbirth
Auckland Zoo's Zayana and Ramah have shown they are reconnecting well and there are signs that both are still keen to mate.
Cyclone Gabrielle outages beyond Transpower's control - ComCom
Building a more resilient power grid is complex and may take a lot of time and money, Transpower says.
Mayday call: Three NZers on yacht seriously injured
Three New Zealanders on board a yacht are seriously injured after being hit by a broken mast off the coast of Fiji, with one now receiving medical attention on a cruise ship.
Immigration laws need stability, says adviser group
Immigration laws in New Zealand are loose and need to be more consistent, says an immigration adviser association.
NZ reputation on the line with Auckland Airport delays, airlines say
The Board of Airline Representatives says delays are unacceptable and airlines are frustrated, but Auckland Airport says they are part of the problem.
'Utterly demoralising' - doctors strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of senior hospital doctors and dentists have walked off the job today for the third time over stalled pay talks.
Former state care kids quiz politicians on their plans
Politicians have been put in the hot seat by young people who experienced first-hand what it is like to be under the care of the state.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters arrested after car dealership defaced
Three climate protesters have been arrested after the shop window of a car dealer in Wellington was vandalised.
Car insurance customers warned to be aware of sudden value drops
The insurance watchdog says problems with car insurance are the number one complaint received in the past year.
Whaakari / White Island trial: Booking agents failed to do bare minimum, WorkSafe says
WorkSafe says the two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whaakari trial failed to do the bare minimum to inform customers about the risks of visiting the volcanic island.
Tiger at Auckland Zoo kills its cub
A Sumatran tiger at the Auckland Zoo has killed one of its cubs just after giving birth.
Oncologists pen open letter to Pharmac asking for more life-saving cancer drugs
Drug-buying agency Pharmac is not moving fast enough, says a gut cancer patient paying more than $10,000 a month to keep her treatment going.
NZ man set for deportation from Australia says he fears for his life
A New Zealand man with a long list of criminal charges is set to be deported from Australia, and says he fears for his life if sent back home.
Police officer punching woman an 'unreasonable' use of force - IPCA
The officer should have used a less forceful tactic when a woman bit his arm following an arrest, the watchdog has ruled.
Patient advocate campaigners call for better access to new medicines
A collective of patient advocate organisations have joined together to push for better access to breakthrough medicines.
Māori seats on Auckland Council draws mixed views
Aucklanders are being asked for feedback on whether the council should have Māori seats on its governing body.
Whakaari owners 'couldn't get involved' in day-to-day decisions about the island
A court has heard that the owners of Whakaari White Island relied on GNS to manage and monitor the island and update them on any changes.
Mayor's directive becomes a reality with Auckland parking costs set to rise
Drivers will be paying more for on-street parking from next week, as Auckland Transport announces its revised charges.
Auckland mayor glad government is 'finally listening' on transport
West Auckland commuters are looking forward to a better, faster and more reliable bus system. Audio
Local businesses and global fans soak in remaining World Cup buzz
The games have provided a much-needed bump in revenue for the hospitality sector around Auckland's Eden Park.
Kāinga Ora withdraws resource consent application after residents oppose - but deny NIMBYism
Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who deny they are being NIMBYs.