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New Zealanders cry about new crude “cloud” sculpture in the sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a male appendage.
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New Zealand to host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015
In 2015 the beautiful game will be played in one of the world’s most beautiful countries when the FIFA U-20 World Cup comes to town.
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Tumbleweed and respect: catcalling, Auckland style [VIDEO]
How to Kiwi men measure up to their Yankee counterparts? According to the latest viral experiments in catcalling, New Zealand men are still gentlemen
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Auckland named friendliest city in the world
The acronym Just Another Friendly Aucklander is ringing true.
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In Ponsonby: Auckland Law Revue parodies Iggy Azalea’s Fancy
A new parody “In Ponsonby” by the makers of the “Blurred Lines” parody
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Gaza Conflict Protests on the Streets of Auckland
As the conflict in Gaza intensifies protests have emerged on the streets of Auckland. This has divided the New Zealand public – are the protesters welcome to demonstrate in what is perceived as a global movement of solidarity or are they unnecessarily importing tension to the shores of peaceful New Zealand?
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Thrilling Auckland adventure for West Ham duo
Two of West Ham United’s travelling squad were given a prime view of Auckland city yesterday (20.07.14) when the keen duo took on the Auckland SkyWalk – and won.
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New Zealand landscapes inspire Bollywood and beyond
The international film industry’s New Zealand love affair is well documented with picture perfect landscapes capturing the imagination and hearts of film stars, producers and movie-goers the world over. And, with New Zealand featuring in a list of top foreign places to shoot Bollywood movies, it seems that Indian film-makers and their audiences are in agreement.
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Major new alliance launches Climate Voter iniatitive
A campaign to mobilise thousands of Kiwis to use their vote in September’s election to support action on climate change was launched in Auckland this afternoon.
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Record number of Para-Swimmers at Talent ID Camp
Following three months of searching around the country, 21 of New Zealand best new and developing Para-Swimmers were invited to attend Paralympics New Zealand’s (PNZ) annual Talent Identification Swim Camp held in Silverdale, Auckland over the weekend.
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Takahe get a new home
One of New Zealand’s most endangered native birds will be released at Tawharanui Open Sanctuary in Auckland this spring.
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McLaughlin chasing V8s history in Auckland
He’s already managed to make Volvos look cool and introduced ‘jandals’ to Australia – now Scott McLaughlin is hoping for Kiwi domination.
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New Zealand’s economic “bubble” is likely to burst
A booming property market and in Auckland could lead to a national economic crash.
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Duchess earns respect of crew in Auckland
The Duchess of Cambridge may have been delightful to her crew, but she showed no mercy to her husband on the water when things got serious.
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SpringBreaker saves whale
Sam Jupe, a Padi Scuba Instructor from Auckland New Zealand, jumped in to dive 10 metres deep in to the ocean to rescue a southern right whale, entangled in a long line buoy out of Beachcomber Island, Fiji, which had completely restricted the movement of the tail.
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Value of international education continues to grow
International students are vital to New Zealand, both in terms of their economic contribution they make while they are studying in our country, and as ambassadors for New Zealand when they return home.
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Plane loses pressure in Air NZ scare
Passengers on a Air New Zealand flight to Auckland had a scare when the plane lost pressure and rapidly descended.
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“Run! Scream! Survive!” Zombierun going nationwide
Zombierun, the scariest run ever is coming to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this summer.
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Auckland rugby player dies
An Auckland club rugby union player has died in hospital after suffering a head injury during a match on Saturday.
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Lexus Short Films take Kiwis all the way to Cannes
Capturing the theme ‘life is amazing’ has led to an amazing life experience for two Auckland-based filmmakers, who debuted their first short film as part of the Lexus Short Films premiere at Cannes Film Festival over the weekend.