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	370 Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in protest over pay, chronic understaffing RadioNZ - 29 May (RadioNZ) The strike began on May 26 and will run until June 23. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'We drink the same water': Lorde listening party a love letter to Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 29 May (Stuff.co.nz) Lorde fans in Auckland were sent into a frenzy on Wednesday afternoon when she teased a pop-up show in the city. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	What went down at Lorde's surprise shows in Auckland? RadioNZ - 29 May (RadioNZ) The intimate, invite-only surprise series of sets took place in the darkness of the bathrooms at an Auckland central YMCA. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Survey reveals businesses fear upsetting gentailers if they complain about high energy costs RadioNZ - 29 May (RadioNZ) Many businesses fear jeopardising future energy contracts if they are critical which is troubling, the Auckland Business Chamber boss says. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Huge plot of land in prime Auckland area sold after sitting bare for over 20 years Stuff.co.nz - 29 May (Stuff.co.nz) The land in Epsom, valued at about $62.41 million, has sat bare since the Carlton Bowling Club moved out in 2001. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'We drink the same water': Lorde listening party a love letter to Auckland RadioNZ - 29 May (RadioNZ) Lorde fans in Auckland were sent into a frenzy on Wednesday afternoon when she teased a pop-up show in the city. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'Best gift ever': Lorde performs Auckland pop-up shows RadioNZ - 28 May (RadioNZ) Lorde fans in Auckland were sent into a frenzy on Wednesday afternoon when she hinted at a pop-up show in the city. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘Auckland I wanna play you something’: Lorde fans wait outside reported venue Stuff.co.nz - 28 May (Stuff.co.nz) The 28-year-old singer from Auckland has teased an impromptu pop up show and sent fans scrambling to attend. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Watch: Hollywood star reveals why Wrexham couldn't play Auckland FC Stuff.co.nz - 28 May (Stuff.co.nz) Ryan Reynolds wanted Wrexham to play Auckland FC and the Phoenix but lessons from two years ago meant only one game was possible in New Zealand. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man arrested after 'violent' assault on woman in Auckland's Papatoetoe RadioNZ - 28 May (RadioNZ) The attacker used `extreme force` on his victim after an early morning argument, police say. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General