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Mother died in sea biscuit accident on Taranaki river

The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.

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Hopes loyalty campaign will attract business to Auckland's K' Rd

Karangahape Returns allows locals to purchase their very own slice of the eclectic street.

Saturday 6:53pm

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Pro-Palestine supporters march down Auckland's Queen St.

Photos: Tens of thousands join pro-Palestine march through Auckland CBD

The 'March for Humanity' was originally meant to cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge, but forecasts of strong winds forced a last-minute route change.

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Man arrested after allegedly interfering with firetruck

A 28-year-old man was set to appear in Waitakere District Court next week in relation to the matter.

Saturday 10:50am

Police at the scene of the incident in Auckland's Manurewa.

Vehicle collides with pedestrians in Auckland, leaves before police arrive

Two people were taken to hospital in a serious condition and another was moderately injured, in last night's incident.

Saturday 7:55am

Pro-Palestine protesters march on Queen Street in Auckland.

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

March for Humanity spokesperson Nadine Mortaja told Breakfast huge numbers of people were expected at tomorrow's event.

Fri, Sep 12

Photos: Tens of thousands join pro-Palestine march through Auckland CBD

The 'March for Humanity' was originally meant to cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge, but forecasts of strong winds forced a last-minute route change.

Saturday 1:36pm

2:40

Man arrested after allegedly interfering with firetruck

A 28-year-old man was set to appear in Waitakere District Court next week in relation to the matter.

Saturday 10:50am

Vehicle collides with pedestrians in Auckland, leaves before police arrive

Two people were taken to hospital in a serious condition and another was moderately injured, in last night's incident.

Saturday 7:55am

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

March for Humanity spokesperson Nadine Mortaja told Breakfast huge numbers of people were expected at tomorrow's event.

Fri, Sep 12

Mother died in sea biscuit accident on Taranaki river

The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.

7:28am

1:33

Hopes loyalty campaign will attract business to Auckland's K' Rd

Karangahape Returns allows locals to purchase their very own slice of the eclectic street.

Saturday 6:53pm

2:14

Photos: Tens of thousands join pro-Palestine march through Auckland CBD

The 'March for Humanity' was originally meant to cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge, but forecasts of strong winds forced a last-minute route change.

Saturday 1:36pm

2:40

Man arrested after allegedly interfering with firetruck

A 28-year-old man was set to appear in Waitakere District Court next week in relation to the matter.

Saturday 10:50am

Vehicle collides with pedestrians in Auckland, leaves before police arrive

Two people were taken to hospital in a serious condition and another was moderately injured, in last night's incident.

Saturday 7:55am

Gaza march forced off Auckland Harbour Bridge by weather

March for Humanity spokesperson Nadine Mortaja told Breakfast huge numbers of people were expected at tomorrow's event.

Fri, Sep 12

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