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'There's an added pressure': Auckland Grammar cracking down on social media rugby footage
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (98+ words) The debate over media coverage of Auckland 1 A schoolboy rugby is starting up again. Auckland Grammar broke new ground by sending a "cease and desist" letter to a website that. .. Follow the podcast on The debate over media coverage of…...
"Long time coming": Black Foils return to the water after dramatic Auckland crash
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (119+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on New Zealand's Sail GP team return to the waters of Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Canada Sail Grand Prix this weekend. Penalties from their collision with France in Auckland, then subsequently missing the past…...
'Still in shock': Witnesses recall frantic rescue efforts after fatal Auckland crash
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (285+ words) Witnesses to a fatal crash at an Auckland shopping centre have described the frantic efforts to try to save the driver in the immediate aftermath. One person told the Herald he is "still in shock over the sad accident" that…...
Auckland pizza favourite Rosalia's to close its doors this month
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (351+ words) A popular by-the-slice pizza spot in central Auckland will close later this month. Rosalia's, the Mt Eden Rd bakery and takeaway known for its Roman-style pizzas (and long lines out the door), confirmed the final day of trade will be…...
Warning after student offered lollies by stranger in van on way to school
1+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) A school principal is warning parents after a young student was approached by a stranger in a van on their way to school. The Snells Beach School student was walking to class this morning when they were approached by a…...
One seriously injured after West Auckland slug gun incident
1+ week, 1+ day ago (62+ words) A person has been seriously injured after a slug gun was believed to have been used in West Auckland. Police were called to Moire Rd, West Harbour around 10. 50am, a spokesperson told the Herald. A person was in custody, they said....
Reserve Bank looks to sublet part of new $4. 2m Auckland office
1+ week, 1+ day ago (440+ words) The Reserve Bank is aiming to sublet a third of its new Auckland office, which it has occupied for less than a year. In an Official Information Act response to Newstalk ZB, the central bank confirmed it was currently in…...
Coalition of mayors provides alternative solution to rates cap
1+ week, 1+ day ago (67+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on A coalition of mayors and independent financial experts are urging the Government to greenlight an alternative scheme to rates caps. They're proposing allowing ratepayers to defer the increased payments and instead lodging the debt…...
'Very good argument': PM approves Auckland's Bed Tax bid
1+ week, 2+ day ago (100+ words) The Prime Minister says if the Government introduces a Bed Tax, it wants to ensure it does it the right way. An Auckland regional deal, signed by the council and the Government, includes a promise to look into a tax…...
"The boys love a challenge": Blues keep eyes on the prize ahead of Hurricanes semi-final clash
1+ week, 4+ day ago (96+ words) Newstalk ZB Follow the podcast on The Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals are well underway " the Chiefs have claimed their spot in the big dance, but the clash to decide their opponents is still yet to come. The Blues have limped…...