Articles by Anne Gearan, Washington Post
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Business
A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:07AMA towering Egyptian-themed temporary film set has been built above Auckland’s Les Mills International’s carpark. Phillip...
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National
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 11:03AMA giant Norfolk Island Pine in Papatoetoe which was felled made way for more development, although the owner told a court...
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Business
Richard Umbers resigns as CEO of retirement giant Ryman Healthcare
Monday, 22 April 2024, 11:16AMRyman Healthcare has announced its chief executive Richard Umbers has resigned and will be leaving the company at the end...
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Business
Sir Colin Giltrap, philanthropist and Giltrap Group founder, dies
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:07AMSir Colin Giltrap, the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful Giltrap Group about 60 years...
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National
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Monday, 15 April 2024, 2:13PMPolice have arrested a 21-year-old man after a patrol car was allegedly rammed in Tauranga. Detective Sergeant Leonie Smith...
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Crime
Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 1:11PMA second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven...
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National
'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 11:39AMMount Ruapehu is experiencing an “uncommon style of small earthquakes”, GNS Science says. The volcano’s crater lake recently...
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National
Restaurant closed for repairs after car smashes through window
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 3:25PMA Rotorua restaurant is closed for repairs after a car smashed through its window on Friday and left four people injured. A...
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Auckland
Houses for sale flood Auckland market, hit 11-year peak
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 1:14PMThe number of Auckland houses for sale with one agency has hit an 11-year peak to the point where 5382 properties are now...
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Business
Big profit hit for NZ's largest listed retirement company
Monday, 19 February 2024, 3:02PMNew Zealand’s biggest listed retirement company, Ryman Healthcare, has downgraded its profit outlook from $300 million-$330m...
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Crime
Police arrest two women after fire-activating thieves hit Mitre 10 Westgate
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:19PMPolice have arrested two women after what they termed “a brazen theft” using the fire alarm at Mitre 10 Westgate. Inspector...
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Business
Ryman Healthcare downgrades profit outlook, cites slower sales, lower margins
Monday, 19 February 2024, 10:24AMNew Zealand’s biggest listed retirement company, Ryman Healthcare, has downgraded its profit outlook from $300 million-$330m...
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Business
Fletcher Building makes $120m loss, CEO and chair resign
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 9:31AMFletcher Building has made a $120 million net loss after tax in its interim result and its chief executive has resigned,...
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Business
Second Costco Wholesale site tipped, bosses aren't confirming
Monday, 12 February 2024, 2:46PMCostco Wholesale has always vowed a second New Zealand store and now fans claim they know where it will be. So far, Costco...
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Business
Fletcher Building: $180m extra for NZ International Convention Centre, car parks
Monday, 5 February 2024, 10:51AMFletcher Building has delivered grim news today on two big projects, taking a $180 million hit to accounts. The company’s...
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Business
Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $629/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 3:24PMAuckland residential rents charged by owners of properties managed by the city’s largest realtor rose 5.2 per cent in the...
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Crime
Alarming: Thieves push Mitre 10 Mega owner's buttons, take full trolley
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 2:38PMTwo thieves allegedly stole from one of New Zealand’s largest Mitre 10 Mega stores on Sunday, using a method which has left...
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Business
$26m buyer renegs on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 10:38AMAn Auckland man and his companies reneged on buying a Herne Bay home after failing to settle two other deals in Takapuna...
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National
Health warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae blooms
Friday, 5 January 2024, 3:56PMA health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti, in Rotorua, due to a bloom of “potentially toxic” blue-green...
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National
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes rescues four swimmers from Lake Rotorua
Friday, 29 December 2023, 11:02AMTwo people have been rescued after floating off on a “small inflatable mattress” on Lake Rotorua. In a press release, Coastguard...
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National
Rotorua police investigate multiple burglaries after shops smashed up overnight
Thursday, 28 December 2023, 1:51PMRotorua police are investigating a string of overnight burglaries after shopowners arrived to find smashed windows and stolen...
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National
'Final journey to heaven': Couple killed in tragic crash
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 1:45PMA heartbroken daughter has shared her family’s shock and sadness after her parents’ lives were “tragically taken” yesterday in...
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National
One person dead after crash in Rotorua overnight, investigations under way
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 2:05PMOne person has died after a crash in Rotorua overnight, police have confirmed. A police spokesman said the single-vehicle...
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Business
Retirement giant's profit leaps 24pc but shareholders won't get interim dividend
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 12:16PMRising revenue helped $2.7 billion retirement village giant Oceania Healthcare push up net reported profit 24 per cent in...