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Santa Claus is (almost) in town
The 84th Farmers Santa Parade is on tomorrow. It starts at 1pm at Mayoral Drive.
CBD shop 'well alight', cordons in place
Part of Symonds St, in Auckland city, is cordoned off as nine fire crews battle the blaze.
Woman to appear in court following hit-and-run
A 28-year-old woman will appear in court after a hit-and-run incident in Meadowbank.
Auckland Harbour bridge lighting date set
Almost 100,000 LED lights and 200 floodlights will create a new nighttime face for bridge.
Torty the Tortoise: Is this New Zealand's oldest pet?
From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.
Acquitted cops: 'We just care too much'
Two police officers were today found not guilty of kidnapping a 17-year-old boy.
Police officers found not guilty of kidnapping teen
Two police officers have been found not guilty of kidnapping.
Westside star sentenced for assault
TV actor Pana Hema-Taylor was sentenced for an assault outside his family home last year.
Better way to plan Auckland's suburbs
Simon Wilson proposes some principles to help Auckland council with its town planning.
Inspector's 'abuse of power and authority'
A jury hears the final arguments in the trial of two policemen accused of kidnapping.
What would you need to do to out-earn your property?
What sort of job earns you as much as the home you live in?
Investigation into sewage leak at food court
People dining at a central Auckland food court today were surprised with a side of stench.
Fleeing 15yo driver crashes after motorway chase
Police helicopter watched car, right up to its crash into truck on Auckland motorway.
Woman has glass thrown at head at after-party
Auckland woman Fiona Tarlton horrified by glass-throwing incident at Ponsonby bar.
PM debuts as storyteller to packed theatre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opens up a new chapter of her career.
Saturday Night Fever called off mid-show
Hundreds of fans were left disappointed after the show was called off.
Education company 'preyed on parents' to sell product
Parents were told the public school system was failing their children.
Murder accused appears in court
A man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of Arishma Singh.
Cop allegedly kidnapped teen to teach 'choices and consequences'
Inspector Hurimoana Dennis is accused of kidnapping a teenage boy to end a love affair.
Motorist's car clamped twice in one hour on same street
After being clamped once, the woman was stung again after parking nearby for breakfast
Auckland 14th top city for expats: Survey
Auckland is the 14th top city for expats to settle, according to a new survey.
Rudman: Leave the harbour alone
OPINION: Aucklanders have made it clear - stop filling in the harbour
Flaws in Team NZ's plan for bases
EDITORIAL: Team NZ's preferred wharf extension for the Cup bases intrudes on the harbour.
Animal welfare protest targets dairy industry
Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours
Close encounters: kayak fisherman's shark tale
"The next thing, I saw blood and I was reeling in a [fish] head with no body on it."
Girlfriend's mum recalls escape plan for teen
Two police officers are accused of kidnapping a then 17-year-old to end a relationship.
Wharf extension for America's Cup opposed
Auckland councillors are being urged not to ruin Waitemata Harbour with Cup.