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25 August 2026

Woolworths Sunnynook closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle in carpark

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Woolworths Sunnynook closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle in carpark

A supermarket on Auckland's North Shore is closed until further notice after a crash in the store's car park.

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