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More than 300 applications and 15 months later, Karina Atkins has landed a job
The West Auckland woman battled more than a year to find work after being laid off.
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'Our nature boy': Mum's grief after teen killed in West Auckland crash
Son's death 'absolutely senseless and incomprehensible', mother says.
Harcourts agent must pay buyer $23,800 over third car park claim
Tribunal found that the buyer suffered a loss due to her actions: two, not three parks.
'Those poor babies': Children among 16 dead in 47 days amid spate of violence
Several of the deaths appear linked to family or intimate partner violence.
West Auckland stabbing: Woman too unwell to speak to lawyer after attempted murder charge laid
One person has undergone surgery and remains in a critical condition.
'Blood everywhere': Neighbours hear yelling, crying as baby among injured in Akl stabbing
Police say two people at the Kirby St home were critically injured in late night stabbing.
Two seriously injured after car strikes tree, election boards in West Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to the crash scene at 4.40am.
Strangers pull masked teens off girls in 'distressing' bus depot attack
A victim suffered concussion, a black eye and had clumps of hair ripped from her head.
'Rid the property of demons': Arsonist tenant destroyed rental
'This is exactly what happens' on meth, a judge warned as he ordered home detention.
One person dead and another injured in West Auckland crash
Red Hill Rd in Massey has since reopened.
Pie firm crumbles owing $5.8m
Receivers warn unsecured creditors may receive nothing after the collapse.
'Totally burned': Fire breaks out at Auckland house during strike
The fire sent smoke high into the sky and caused traffic problems.
Teen punched 'into roadway' by man while waiting at bus stop
Police say the assault left the 16yo boy with bruising and facial injuries.
Stolen car parked on yellow lines leads police to shotgun hidden in guitar case
Police found a modified 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition inside the case.
Sixty tonnes of donations a month: Inside Auckland's mega op-shop
Some people are addicted to the high-turnover shop and visit it several times daily
'Fearing my life': Teen robbers steal $7000 heirloom in station lane attack
One victim said the alleged attackers followed him on a bus days later.
'Great deal of sadness': Govt moves to close troubled Auckland school
The school is fighting back, with a commissioner set to oppose the closure.
Man 'covered in blood': Person in custody, victim suffers knife wounds in carpark fight
Police are stepping up patrols around New Lynn today after the mall violence.
Fight to save Piha Campground as flood fears threaten future
Locals have launched a petition to stop Piha Campground closing for good.
'I'm battling AI': Auckland woman's 331-application job hunt
Karina Atkins has applied for 331 jobs since she was laid off last year.
Checkouts by the exit: Kmart launching new format at Westgate store
Kmart's Plan C+ format brings new checkouts, kiosks and service technology.
12yo Auckland schoolgirl found after going missing
Pearly was last seen on West Harbour Drive about 12.15am.
Road expected to remain closed for several hours after bus and car collide
One person has minor injuries after a bus and car crash on Titirangi Rd.
Pokemon gone: Plea after 13yo accused of stealing $6000 worth of cards
Police say the youth fled with the Pokemon cards when the shopkeeper was distracted.
Lights, drones, action: Livestreaming of NZ funerals now ‘standard expectation’
Premium funeral broadcasts can cost $6000+ including multiple cameras and projectors.
'Clearly false': Woman blames $750,000 false tax return on bad internet during Ethiopia trip
She had receipts for cigarettes, lollies and Sky TV, on behalf of her plastering business.
‘Small businesses getting shafted’: Covid fallout forces microbrewery sale
Founder of business says a 'discriminatory' rule sent his company into a 'death spiral'.
Defence Force called after suspected grenade found at West Auckland business
An NZDF explosives team has taken the item away for disposal.
72-year-old man named as victim of fatal West Auckland house fire
Police said the fire on Forest Hill Rd, Henderson, is not believed to be suspicious.
'If you scream ... I'll kill you': Tradie strangled, raped woman after hiding behind bedroom door
The ski mask-clad assailant caught a one-way flight to China days later.