The number of cases nationwide has doubled since the same time last year.

Seymour's letter to Epsom residents has been called appalling and irresponsible.

The Crown says the sentence given to a mother who "pimped out" her daughter is inadequate.

Avneensh Sehgal helped the most despised woman in NZ keep a teen girl as a sex slave.

Russian billionaire facing charges related to drink-driving in Auckland.

Crash driver walks away unharmed after Vector turns off the power.

New Zealand Cricket, New Zealand Rugby, the NRL and New Zealand Football support the plan.

Former constable Ethan Brown was twice found not guilty of sexual violation.

A number of other people would be spoken to as part of the investigation.

The upper half of the North Island had a dousing of rain yesterday afternoon.

His latest machine is his most intricate yet - cake via flying pots, a baby and butter.

National's sport spokeswoman says opposition should get a say in any changes to venues.

Business leaders react to unveiling of plan for new national stadium in Auckland CBD.

Exclusive: New plans are underway to build a new National Stadium in downtown Auckland.

Police reveal link to two other incidents as 33-year-old man appears in court.

Activist says she had intended to pay once her fight for council transparency was won.

Housing New Zealand's planned development in Epsom has left locals unhappy.

Towering achievement: 1103 steps wearing 25kg of firefighting kit in 8m 48s.

Reddit user posts footage of Auckland in the 80s and sends us down memory lane.

Mental health conference held at casino causes upset among psychiatrists

Auckland commuters are faced with delays for the journey home after several crashes.

Tests continuing to identify substance that made Qantas staff ill.

A series of false statements helped a group of businessmen develop an Auckland hotel.

Police arrived at the scene a few minutes after the man began climbing, says witness.

North Shore road may be closed all night after power lines come down.

Crash driver has bought the car days earlier - and had no idea it had been pink stickered.

Traffic is building up this morning.

The Bright Lights Festival has come to a dazzling end on Mother's Day.

A man whose vehicle had just crashed was seen bleeding heavily from the head.

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