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Auckland Museum closed after asbestos dust found
The museum said the dust was discovered during preparations for gallery renewal.

Heavy rain forces Alexandra Park meeting to be postponed after one race
For the second time in three weeks a major harness racing meeting has been ruined by rain.

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Police investigating 'unexplained' death at rural Northland property
The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at the property off Mangakahia Road.

Blues v Fijian Drua live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round 13
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Blues and the Fijian Drua.

Councils leave ‘appalling and stinky’ pigs for days
Three dead pigs in a ditch led to multiple calls to two different councils, and nine days of Groundhog Day.

NZ cardinal opens up on the workings of the conclave
Cardinal John Dew was one of 133 cardinals who took part in the secretive process of choosing the new pope.

Nelson’s Robert Andrews blames poor mental health for crime spree but judge says no more
'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.

Indian Premier League postponed amid India-Pakistan conflict
As many as 14 current or former Black Caps players are involved in either the IPL or PSL.

Man killed in Sumner crash identified
Jens Lauritz Christensen died following a crash on Lake Sumner Road.

Nigel Bom inquests hears how he asked others to inject him with meth
Nigel Bom, 37, was found dead in his bed in March 2021.

Unseen Thomas & Friends pilot to be released
The original episode of the fictional talking train, voiced by Ringo Starr, has been released.

Auckland War Memorial Museum closed to public after asbestos detected
Positive asbestos results in key areas led to the closure of the Grand Foyer.

Country Life: Devcich Farm shines a light on Dalmatian pioneers
The story of a pioneering family of Dalmatian immigrants has been kept alive through a cluster of old sheds on the Devcich farm near Thames.

Abuse in care survivors vow to fight on after government opts against new compensation scheme
Abuse in care survivors described the government's changes as an insult, a broken promise and a kick in the guts.

Protest in Tauranga over pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Nationwide protests erupt over government's sudden change to pay equity laws
"I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but they were so wrong."