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Wastewater fears for Auckland beaches
Auckland's mayor says it will take at least 10 years to solve water quality problems.

Variety the spice of festival
Auckland Fringe's edge-of-your-seat events are sure to be offbeat, risky and inventive.

Traffic easing after 45-minute delays in Wellington
NZTA said the congestion is caused by a particularly busy Friday peak hour

Pawn shop slayings: Why 'God's killer' is not guilty
Two men's brutal murders in 2014 led to a debate about criminal insanity and God.

Anne Frank exhibition comes to Auckland
Anne Frank exhibition comes to Auckland before touring around New Zealand.

New Auckland hotel: 100 jobs and one day to fill them
Almost 300 people have applied for positions ranging from receptionist to porter to chef.

Immigration NZ impersonator jailed after stealing $220k from victims
Vincent Smith swindled more than $220,000 from four victims in a series of ruses.

Watch: 'Crazy' Auckland police manhunt ends in CBD arrest - by cherry picker
Man spent two hours on top of a Fort St building before he was arrested.

Auckland's chlorine-free dive tank ripe for film shoots
Chlorine free dive tank for actors a world first

One injured in Otahuhu altercation
One man is seriously injured after an altercation in Otahuhu this morning.

Man arrested after Franklin Rd stabbing
Man arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing a teenager in Ponsonby in December.

Tourist tells crash victim he won't pay for repairs
The tourist plans to fix his car and sell it before leaving the country.

Facial at your local pharmacy?
A new pharmacy has taken an unusual approach to increased competition.

Harbour Bridge to light up for Waitangi Day
A special light and sound show will tell the story of Little Barrier Island.

It's one of Auckland's most historic buildings. So why are people being told to stay away?
Neighbour dismisses risk of "beautiful" hall he wants saved from demolition.

Safety first then call, Insurance Council tells storm victims
Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says

Purple sky in Auckland a welcome sight
Aucklanders treated to purple skies for the second time in recent weeks.

Smoke alarm sparks road closure
Specialist teams attended and assessed the item, which was found to be a smoke alarm.

Police 'Eagle' helicopter in robbery hunt
Police talking to people about robbery after Eagle helicopter tracks car.

Ship inspection: Viking Sun docks in Auckland
Viking's gleaming, three-month old flagship makes its first stop in New Zealand.

Teen in fatal assault had fired water gun at accused
More details have emerged about the death of Eli Holtz in Auckland's CBD.

Aucklanders return to work as heatwave lingers
Aucklanders have returned to work as the heatwave continues.

Man faces manslaughter charge after death of teen at traffic lights
Eli Francis Holtz died after he was assaulted in downtown Auckland during the weekend.

Wharf extensions to free up space for America's Cup
Wharves may be extended to make space for fishing fleet and ferry ahead of America's Cup.

Teen dies a day after assault at traffic lights
Plans are being made to return the teen's body to Whangarei.

Daughter's legal fight to prove her father's paternity
Angie Richardson took her father to court to prove he was her biological dad.

One critical as motorcycle and car crash
Two people on motorcycle injured after collision with car in Ponsonby.

Still time to catch Auckland's newest light show
If you missed last night's Harbour Bridge light show it's not too late to catch it tonight