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Who's to blame for Perth's exploding water pipes?
New findings could be out in a few weeks.

'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers
'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO

Public tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrest
Police said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.

'Don't mess with Kiwi dog owners': Community pitches in to find dognapped pooch
"NZ is home to the most empathetic and kind humans on the planet."

No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.

Room check: A night at Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport
Jet-setting or not, the precinct's latest hospitality offering is well worth a visit.

'This is huge': Gail Maney granted appeal hearing to fight ‘Gone Fishing’ conviction
Gail Maney spent 15 years in prison for ordering the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys.

Disgraced broadcaster lists his $3 million Remuera home to help fund court battle
He is taking the broadcaster to the Employment Relations Authority.

Grandma attacked by motorist who 'tried to snap' her arm at popular beach carpark
“I don’t know why people didn’t jump in to help me.”

Situation vacant for title of New Zealand's best pacer
The Merlin crew are confident about casting a spell on Self Assured.

What Fletcher Building might declare in half-year result next week
Gearing could be at the top end of the range and dividends to shareholders could drop.

Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects
It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.

Security guard death: Family of witness sent photos of body by people linked to defendant
Police say they are aware of what happened and have contacted defence lawyers.

Man who stabbed uni student to death on walkway deemed insane
Psychiatrists described the man as among the most unwell patients they've seen.

'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.

The best hotels in Auckland for every traveler
Planning a trip to Auckland? These are the best hotels to consider.

Take That's Gary Barlow on his upcoming NZ tour and the song he wishes he’d written
Take That's leading man reveals all - including a domestic confession that won our hearts.

Police search for attacker after female jogger assaulted at Ōtara reserve
The man was wearing all-black, Nike-branded clothing and shoes.

Heavy machinery and aerial appliances continue work to extinguish Auckland waste fire
Eight fire trucks, including two aerial units, remain at the scene of the blaze.

'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax
Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.

Two's company, but is three a culinary crime? Itameshi reviewed
What happens when two of the world's greatest cuisines collide?

Meola Rd extended closure will save $400k, see faster travel, claims AT
Locals were outraged at the extension, calling the project a 'bloody shambles'.

Ben Howard announces New Zealand show
The singer is returning to Kiwi shores, breaking his 10 year hiatus with a Town Hall gig.

Winning culture challenge call laid to football’s new-look Napier City Rovers
Sweltering conditions welcome 2024 National League football hopefuls back into training.

Pair sent to prison for scaring young dad who fell to his death
Their bungled robbery attempt caused Tahana to fall from a balcony.

'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fire
The fire was first reported just after midnight.

'Living hell': Owners of The Ridge apartments try to sell entire building
Seven-level block with 60 car parks advertised 'as is': apartment owners try to exit.

Huge fire at Auckland waste facility remains active, fire crews to work through night
Massive orange flames are visible from nearly 1km away and smoke from 11km away.

Parents lay complaint over school's alleged over-sedation of epileptic son
Spencer Cauty received more than 10 doses of sedative at school 'unnecessarily'.