The average motor vehicle levy will fall from about $195 to around $130 per vehicle from July 1, it has been confirmed.
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10.48pm: NZ asleep, rest of world awake
Kiwis are among the earliest sleepers and risers in the world, according to new research on sleeping patterns.
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Fruit and veg used to look so different
Look back - not even that far back - and you'll find that the fruits and vegetables we eat today were, well, they were pretty different.
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NZH Focus: Dire state of Auckland sport
WATCH: Why are so many of the city's teams underperforming?
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Who's the girl in THAT dress?
Thought Kendall Jenner was the biggest name on the catwalk? Think again.
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Superbugs 'will kill more than cancer'
Experts call for bans on the widespread use of antibiotics to avert a crisis that could see 10 million unnecessary deaths a year by 2050.
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Sex attack monster 'Magic Mike' jailed
Magic Mike liked a certain type of girl: Young, vulnerable and preferably smoking dope.
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'I hate your s**tty flight attendants'
"You have too many old, worn out and overweight flight attendants on this flight. There are also a few who are clearly 'alternative lifestyle'."
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Smell was unusual, but flies were a shock
Police unsure how long body in Wellington flat lay undiscovered.
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London to Sydney in just two hours
Hypersonic travel that could propel people from London to Sydney in just two hours is one step closer to reality, following a successful test.
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How Adams is winning over the US
Steven Adams is becoming the force that's unstoppable in the NBA - but he's still paid $20m less than the man he took over from.
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Hotter than Auckland property
What kind of amazing investment could outperform the property market in this country?
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Tomorrow, when weather turns nasty
After a relatively fine day today, the weather is expected to pack in tomorrow. See if what the weather is doing in your area.
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Slavery protest shuts pet food factory
Greenpeace has shut down Whanganui's Whiskas factory after confirmation its tuna source is connected to slavery.
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12 ways Clinton could lose presidency
It should be a slam dunk for Hillary, right?
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COMMENT: Hallelujah. The political fix at national level on Auckland housing has finally been made.
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SIS head denies scaremongering
Rebecca Kitteridge still believes New Zealanders going to the Middle East as so-called 'jihadi brides' is a serious concern for the country's security.
Lifestyle
The 5 minute workout better than a long run
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'I have trauma because of you torturing me'
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Pilot turns back for 40 missing passengers
A fully booked SpiceJet flight reportedly left more than 40 passengers on the tarmac and was getting ready to take off before the mistake was discovered.
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Opinion
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What is it going to take for Sanders to convert his impressive but losing campaign into a positive force for his ideas in…
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A group of Kiwis is throwing their support behind a campaign calling for tourists to drive with 'T-plates' on their rental cars. Is this a good idea? Have your say.
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Cory Jane ready to quit NZ for Japan
Hurricanes wing poised to sign deal with Japanese club, but is likely to wait for confirmation he hasn't made the All Blacks…
Chris Rattue: Plenty of delights away from rugby
Why Joseph Parker needs a nickname
Boxing has punched out some of the finest nicknames-"Smokin" Joe Frazier, James "Bonecrusher" Smith or Thomas "Hitman" Hearns - and some shockers.
Takam pulls no punches ahead of Parker fight
Hayne 'hasn't missed out'
Rugby
Rugby: Marler blow for England after prop pulls out of tour Down Under
Joe Marler has ruled himself out of England's squad to tour Australia, despite earning a disciplinary reprieve which seemingly…
