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Auckland City — People Against Prisons Aotearoa can confirm that a second person has died in Mount Eden Corrections Facility.

By People Against Prisons Aotearoa
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Technology 1:11PM

Sophisticated Smishing Scam Disrupted in New Zealand

Auckland — A sophisticated smishing scam using technology never before seen in New Zealand has been disrupted in a coordinated, multi-agency effort, preventing widescale financial losses.

By New Zealand Police
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Corrections 2:47PM

Man Killed in Mt Eden Prison "Another Victim of Double Bunking" Says Criminologist

Auckland City — People Against Prisons Aotearoa spokesperson and Auckland University criminology lecturer Dr.

By People Against Prisons Aotearoa
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Basketball 7:59AM

BNZ Breakers Edge Out Phoenix 81-79 in Home Opener

Auckland City — The BNZ Breakers remain undefeated after a nail-biting 81-79 win over S.E.

By NZ Breakers
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Netball 3:10AM

England Defeat Silver Ferns 59-58 in Taini Jamison Trophy Series Opener

Auckland — The Silver Ferns produced plenty of optimism for the upcoming international window despite being pipped 59-58 by England in a thrilling opening match of the Taini Jamison Trophy in Auckland on Sunday.

By Netball New Zealand
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Employment 2:28AM

Future of 75 jobs at Auckland Pulp Mill in the balance

Auckland City — A week after 230 workers heard the news of job losses due to the closure of the WPI sawmill and pulp mill in the Ruapehu District, another 75 pulp workers at the Oji pulp mill in Penrose are awaiting the announcement of their fate at 8.00 am on Wednesday 18 September.

By First Union
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Court 12:43PM

Misogyny behind attacks on women's rights campaigners and women politicians, the Women's Rights Party says

Auckland — A man who threw what turned out to be tomato juice at UK women's rights advocate Kellie-Jay Keen and Tania Sturt, an organiser of the "Let Women Speak" event in Auckland's Albert Park on 25 March last year, has been convicted of assault charges against the two and was discharged Tuesday.

By Women's Rights Party
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Technology 12:33PM

Paying with your face: ready or not?

Auckland City — Are customers ready to embrace facial recognition payment technology? A new study explores.

By University of Auckland
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Energy 5:54AM

Study shows renewables raise food prices

Auckland City — As countries including Aotearoa New Zealand embrace renewable energy production, a recent study sheds light on some overlooked impacts of this transition.

By University of Auckland
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News 3:13AM

Auckland Volcanic Field Yields One New Lava Cave Monthly, Sparking Research Initiative

Auckland City — A new research project aims to create a database of all the lava caves under Auckland, to help developers avoid damaging the sites.

One of the hundreds of lava caves under Auckland.

By Expert Briefing
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Police 9:53AM

Charges laid following incident at Avondale Christmas Parade

Auckland City — Police have completed an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Avondale Christmas Parade in November last year.

By New Zealand Police
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Police 3:54PM

Update on shoplifting investigation

Auckland City — Police can advise a third charge has been laid as part of a shoplifting investigation subject to public interest.

By New Zealand Police
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Health 12:22PM

Dental Boutique Expands to New Zealand

Auckland — Dental Boutique, a leading cosmetic and general dentistry clinic in Australia, has expanded to New Zealand with its first international location in Auckland.

Dr Aftab Moosa, Principal Dentist at Dental Boutique, Auckland.

By Expert Briefing
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Transport 2:43PM

Auckland Light Rail Project Axed: Taxpayers Save Nearly $15,000 Per Household, Says Taxpayers' Union

Auckland City — The New Zealand government has cancelled the Auckland Light Rail project, claiming that it would have cost $29.2bn - almost twice the amount that had originally been estimated.

By Expert Briefing
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Police 12:14PM

Pair arrested following fleeing driver incident in city

Auckland City — Police have arrested two people following a fleeing driver incident in the city yesterday.

By New Zealand Police
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Court 12:24PM

Three Individuals Charged in Construction Contracts Corruption Case

Auckland City — Three people have had charges laid against them relating to alleged corruption in the award of lucrative construction contracts in New Zealand.

By Expert Briefing
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Court 10:48AM

Auckland Accountant Receives Home Detention for COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Fraud

Auckland City — An Auckland-based accountant, Brett William Knock, has received a eight month home detention sentence after admitting to submitting false applications for COVID-19 Wage Subsidies.

By Expert Briefing
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Business 12:41PM

Taking Care of Your Engagement Ring: Do's & Don'ts

Auckland — Your engagement ring is one of the more important and precious pieces of jewellery you will own.

By Diamonds On Richmond
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Business 12:31PM

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying An Engagement Ring

Auckland — Diamonds On Richmond have helped thousands of Kiwis find their perfect engagement ring.

5 Things to Consider When Buying An Engagement Ring

By Diamonds On Richmond
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Search and Rescue 11:44AM

Sealegs 'Annual Drive -Away Sale' Saves a Life

Auckland City — Sealegs hosted the first of their now annual ‘Drive-Away’ events at Browns Bay beach on Saturday.

By Sealegs
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Music 5:30AM

2023 APRA Silver Scroll Awards

Auckland — APRA AMCOS NZ are pleased to announce the winners for the 2023 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka, held at Spark Arena in Tāmaki Makaurau, a wonderful celebration of Aotearoa songwriters, composers, and award winners.