Articles by Michael Sergel
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National
Why adopting a pet could be the best option for your wallet
Friday, 7 June 2024, 6:51pmConsumers are being warned “free pets” can end up the most expensive pets, as the price of getting and keeping a pet continues...
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Audio
Auckland in 100 seconds: April 21, 2015
Tuesday, 21 April 2015, 10:07amCars are banned from Mt Eden, the cranes come out at Ports of Auckland before the case gets to court, and Takapuna is one...
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Auckland in 100 seconds: April 15, 2015
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 8:11amWhy more young people are homeless, what primary school principals think of more schools, and a new home for the Blues.
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Auckland in 100 seconds: April 13, 2015
Monday, 13 April 2015, 7:41amYachting New Zealand defends plans for a Takapuna marine hub, and the Government could put some coins in the bucket for Great...
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The Auckland Agenda: March 20
Friday, 20 March 2015, 9:27amThe Roastbusters report raises new concerns, another overspend by Auckland Council, and some surprise visitors on the waterfront.
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The Auckland Agenda: March 18
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 8:17amAuckland City Councillors are debating rainbow representation, and the Volvo Ocean Race sets off.
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Auckland Agenda: March 19
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 8:45amProtecting Bryde's Whales from ships in the Hauraki Gulf, capping rates rises in line with inflation, and quizzing the amenities...
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Auckland
Auckland prison guards fearing for their safety after privacy breach
Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 5:52amSix Auckland prison guards are fearing for their safety, after their private details were found in the cells of gang members...
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Auckland
Ratepayer cost revealed after asbestos contamination at Motat's off-site collection
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 3:18pmThe offsite collections of Auckland's Motat museum are covered in asbestos, and ratepayers will pick up the bill for salvaging...
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Auckland
Review into Auckland's water services in wake of shortage
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 7:41pmA review is officially underway into Auckland's water services, in the wake of the current shortage and recent floods. Councillors...
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National
Auckland's homelessness crisis: Dozen sites of people living rough
Wednesday, 8 February 2017, 5:09amAuckland's former deputy mayor says housing the homeless this winter is more important than low rates. Newstalk ZB has identified...
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National
Faulty Toyota airbags being recalled
Monday, 10 October 2016, 8:00pmThousands of cars could fail Warrant of Fitness checks, because of faulty or disabled airbags. The Transport Agency is urging...
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Politics
Auckland libraries safe from most Mayoral candidates
Friday, 7 October 2016, 6:43amAuckland's mayoral candidates are all but ruling out spending cutbacks to libraries and parks. The region's 21 local board...
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Politics
Auckland mayoral candidates on early closing hours
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 7:55amMost of Auckland's mayoral candidates don't want Auckland to be the city that never sleeps. Police are calling on Auckland...
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Politics
Declining population a concern in Southland elections
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 7:19amSouthland's declining population is one of the major issues for the region's election candidates. Four of the ten Gore District...
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Politics
Mayoral candidates on more test cricket for Auckland
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 12:25pmAuckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket. New Zealand's largest city misses...
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Politics
Heavily contested field for Dunedin mayoralty
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 7:35amHeavily contested field for Dunedin mayoralty
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Politics
Hopes for turnout boost from competitive Wellington elections
Monday, 3 October 2016, 10:08amHopes for turnout boost from competitive Wellington elections
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Politics
Seven standing to replace Annette Main
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 7:17amSeven standing to replace Annette Main
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Politics
Flooding in focus in West Coast elections
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 6:59amFlooding in focus in West Coast elections
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Politics
Gastro crisis puts pressure on Yule ahead of election
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 5:42amGastro crisis puts pressure on Yule ahead of election
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Politics
Don Brash backs rival to deputy Mayor Penny Hulse
Friday, 19 August 2016, 8:26amDon Brash is backing an election rival of Auckland deputy mayor Penny Hulse, claiming her leadership has taken the city in...
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National
Concerns for Iwi under Unitary Plan
Friday, 19 August 2016, 7:37amMany Auckland iwi and hapu won't have reason to crack open the bubbly when the region's Unitary Plan is released today. Supporters...
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National
Changes to the way we get to work will change our health, says AKL Transport and DHB head
Thursday, 18 August 2016, 6:33amChanging the way we get to work could change our health, both in the short term and in later life. Dr Lester Levy, one of...
