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Double tragedy: Slain Countdown security guard was grieving parents killed in crash
Father of two who died following alleged assault had recently lost his parents.
Christopher Crean killer to be paroled
Christopher Crean killer to be paroled in early July.
Police pursuit car didn't have a WOF
A police car involved in the pursuit of a teenager didn't have a Warrant of Fitness.
Hundreds of Auckland drivers crashing into barrier arms
Auckland Transport data shows we're crashing into barriers and injuring ourselves.
Homicide investigation takes a different turn
Police investigating an Auckland homicide now say there was no murder.
Auckland man without power blown away by kindness
Housing New Zealand praised for their support of a man without power.
Day 4: Nerves fraying, answers demanded as thousands still without power
Residents without power are pleading for 'honest information' from Vector.
Vector apologises for hanging up on customer
An Auckland man who relies on a breathing machine says he was hung up on by Vector.
Family reels after dad goes missing, mum dies
Family say they live in hope of finding dad of three, who vanished before death of wife.
Man jailed for three years after arson spree at Piha
Arsonist got stoned and lit several fires, one of which endangered up to 900 lives.
Victim's fury as depressed sex attacker avoids jail
A victim is appalled a man who sexually violated her was spared jail.
Kiwi relative of dead baby a Russian spy used as a cover
Amateur historian finds secret agent came from Russia to her Auckland family.
Working behind a cage: Dairy owners take drastic measures
"Even then you're not 100 per cent safe."
Police mum on inquiry into former top cop
NSW police labelled senior officer's actions 'dubious' and 'concerning'.
Dome Valley kidnap case: First offender paroled
A woman who participated in a horrific kidnapping has been paroled.
Former MediaWorks worker faces the music after pulling radio stations off air
A former MediaWorks radio engineer deliberately pulled radio stations off air.
5yo killed in crash: 'I'd give the world to get my baby back'
Susan Kanuta's mother and son were killed in a serious two-car crash.
Westlake crash accused in court
Six pupils were injured after a car smashed through a barrier and mounted the footpath.
Family of slain man's plea to PM
Hans Dalton died in a Samoan prison in 2012. Six years later his family have no answers.
Cold case: The mysterious last hours of Jane Furlong
This edited extract examines the hours before Jane Furlong's disappearance.
Judges ready to wig out on anniversary
The Auckland High Court is turning 150 and what a fascinating 150 years it's been.
Trading up: Jacinda and Clarke buy new home
EXCLUSIVE: Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's new abode is fit for a family.
Real estate agent acquitted of criminal charges
Agent who on-sold home for huge profit found not guilty.
Rest home patient's disappearance went unnoticed for 13 hours
On November 7 the 85-year-old disappeared from her rest home. She has never been found.
Car importer $5000 out of pocket
A luxury car importer is thousands out of pocket after a customs brokerage went bust.
Living a reverse bucket list, with Crohn's Disease
Kate Montgomery was devastated to have an ileostomy. Now she's living life to the full.
'Dad don't drown': Boy's heartbreaking plea as strangers save him and sister
A father and his two children nearly drowned. Now he's asking for action.
Kiwi was barred from flight to Syria
Documents reveal decade of dealing with police.
Quake system could give one minute warning
Researchers are looking into how an earthquake warning system could work in New Zealand.
Man jailed for 'sadistic and unprecedented' family violence
Graphic warning: Man jailed after tormenting partner and children for 15 years.
Couple's house finished by strangers after terminal cancer diagnosis
A couple living out their love story in a 'doer upper' get a helping hand from community.
556 days spent fighting suspicious fires in eight years
Firefighters battle 12,334 suspected arson cases since 2009.
Triple murder accused landed with stash of cash
A man accused of murdering his family for money arrived in NZ with nearly $100,000.
Principal of top Auckland school resigns
St Cuthbert's College principal Roz Mexted has resigned after a year in the job.
Four year property battle prolonged
Property dispute drags on for four years after siblings change mind about house sale.
Silence over Turei case
Mystery surrounding Metiria Turei's benefit fraud admissions.
Family loses $17,000 in Airbnb scam
A family of seven wanted to practise their English in NZ but were scammed out of $17,000.
Gang member killed just months after leaving prison
A gang member killed by a shot to the head died just months after getting out of prison.
'He was a beautiful boy, about to step into a great future'
Colby Harris was looking forward to Christmas, a new job and life farming when he died.
The Big Read: Living where the dead once lay
A horrible crime is committed, the scene is cleaned up, and lives go on- but how?
Sophie Elliott's mum: 'It just gets harder'
It's been 10 years since Sophie Elliott's horrific murder by Clayton Weatherston.
Passengers grounded amid storm
Dozens of flights across the country have been cancelled or delayed amid high winds.
Miracle survival tale: 'I thought I'd be eaten by a shark'
Clinging to a life raft and driftwood, Mark Thomas struggled to stay alive for nine hours.
Renewed calls for legalisation of e-cigarettes
NZ Taxpayers Union says cigarette price hike hasn't kerbed smoking and dairy robberies up.
Melanoma survivor's warning to Kiwis
Melanoma sufferer warns others- be vigilant in the sun- after shock cancer diagnosis.
Diamond ring thieves likely same person
Facial recognition technology analysts say two diamond ring thieves same person.
In the blink of an eye: Anatomy of a road tragedy
On a wet day in October four people from two vehicles died in a single crash.
'Wearable nutrition' too good to be true?
Nutrition patches are being touted as the next thing in wellness and health.
Four kids hurt, one critical: Daycare faces prosecution
Worksafe confirms prosecution after tree injures children at daycare.
Desperate plea after sudden deaths in rural areas
Federated Farmers pleads with workers to speak up after suspected suicides.
Former cop gives woman police shirt
Disgraced former cop illegitimately contacted woman and gave her a police uniform.
Thefts a second blow for fire victim
Thefts from an Auckland man's home a double blow after wife dies in house fire.
Christmas lights 'marred' by stabbing
A man is in hospital after being stabbed while on Franklin Rd admiring Christmas lights.
Royal NZ Ballet dancers file personal grievances
Artistic upheaval - for the second year running at the national ballet company.
High-risk killer to be released back into community
Violent killer with long history of offending about to be released back into community.
Secret Santa registrations breaks records
New Zealand's national Secret Santa scheme is in its eighth year.
Resthome probe after elderly lady vanishes
Extensive search of small north Auckland town fails to find trace of Maree Wilkins.
From Dr Sarah Potts to Lady Macbeth
Shorty Street actress Amanda Billing is starring at the much anticipated pop-up Globe.
Born at 23 weeks: A family's story of survival
Baby Holly Blaney was born at 23 weeks, weighing just 640g- but she was a fighter.
Death in Tirau: Who killed Roma Joseph?
Tirau resident Roma Joseph was a defenceless woman killed in her own home.
Teen let down by carers
WARNING: This article, or links to it, contains information about suicide.
Life after tumble into elephant enclosure
Little boy's enthusiasm to see the elephants nearly killed him.
Homeowners to hit CV jackpot but 'don't lose your head'
Homeowners poised to discover their property's new RV on Monday
Golf course's fate in the air
Developers are close to starting work on new Chamberlain Park.
Susan Mouat appeals home detention sentence
Susan Mouat is appealing her 11-month home detention sentence for manslaughter.
Devonport drowning: Boy slipped from rescuers' hands
Youngster slips from rescuers' hands in chilly harbour waters.
Work stops to let the lights on
Now in its 25th year the Franklin Rd Christmas lights won't stop- not even for roadworks.
Fireworks horror: 'It was terrifying'
Boy suffers second- and third-degree burns after embers burned through his clothing.
Sperm donors meet dream children
Two donors are championing the cause of sperm donation during Fertility Week.
Danger in the surf: Why more could drown
Shortage of funding and increase in deman may cause beach closures.
'If police had done more Jo might be alive'
Police finally release case file into Tevita Filo's killing of Joanne Pert.
Surf lifesaving's grim warning
A summer without our favourite beaches? Lifeguards are facing an unprecedented crisis.
4yo's daycare death: How freak accident unfolded
Details can now be revealed about the sudden death of 4-year-old Aldrich Viju in 2016.
Jilted lovers seek revenge, end up in court
A new law targeting internet trolls has exposed huge numbers of disgruntled lovers.
Alleged Korean murderer a Kiwi resident
South Korea is seeking an alleged killer who reportedly fled to New Zealand this week.
Revealed: Why we're getting divorced
Divorce in over 50s group is becoming more common, according to new study.