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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Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who deny they are being NIMBYs.
Wreckers move in at Waiwera Thermal Pools site
Work has begun to demolish a former Auckland water park, ahead of a fresh marketing campaign.
Gender equality organisation calls for cross-party support to close pay gaps
Ethnicity inclusion in pay gap reporting is a "no-brainer", the women's gender equality organisation says.
Growers concerned lack of sun in Auckland is harming quality
Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried that lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.
Harbour crossing plan's cost, traffic benefits questioned
A local board chair is questioning the cost of Labour's harbour crossing plan, while the mayor says both Labour and National's policies are about about politics, not transport. Audio
Give kids in state care a say in how they're looked after - advocates
Young people in state care are urging Oranga Tamariki to honour its parental responsibility.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Brazilian fans showing support for all teams
Brazilian football fans across the motu are coming together to support other nations in the World Cup, celebrating as if it is their own team.
Hospital sees link between spinal injuries and abuse of laughing gas
Auckland City Hospital is worried about a sudden increase in patients admitted with severe spinal injury due to abuse of nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas.
Rain, rain and more rain: What it's doing to our mental wellbeing
Auckland has only had two days without rain since the start of the month.
Homeowner says payments will go 'someway to mitigate the fear of financial pressures'
Homeowners of flood-damaged properties in the west Auckland settlement of Karekare say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief. Audio