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NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments
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Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week
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Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.
Law change could quash 150,000-person strong class action against ANZ and ASB
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Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
Major traffic disruption after pedestrian hit by car in South Auckland
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‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
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They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.
Development company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debt
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Almost half of court-ordered reparations going unpaid, calls for Govt to step in
Advocates fear lack of accountability over reparation is causing victims additional harm.
Six-year-old with Down Syndrome facing deportation
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Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.
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Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.
Trump’s tariffs spark comparisons to Great Depression and GFC - can NZ survive the turmoil?
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Editorial: NZ’s lack of e-waste policy needs urgent attention
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