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Police unable to act in clamping 'shakedown'
New Lynn man asked to cough up $200 in cash on the spot.

'More rats to be exposed': Man allegedly threatens murder witnesses
A man has been charged with threatening witnesses at a murder trial in an Instagram post.

Film director faces cannabis charges
A film director who has helped Rose Renton is also facing cannabis-related charges.

10 things Auckland desperately needs from the new govt
Comment: Here's what Auckland really needs from the new government.

Learning by cooking wins school award
Children at Haumoana School are learning reading, writing and maths by cooking.

Supermarkets push back on changes to liquor laws
Auckland Council is defending its proposed new alcohol policy.

What's going on with these road markings?
The wide gap between the lines is a result of unfinished roadworks

Waterview Tunnel: Nearly $1 million in speeding fines in six weeks
Just under 10,000 tickets were issued in the first five weeks since cameras turned on.

Truck company fined for death of teen
Jane Devonshire was only five weeks into her new job when she was crushed by a truck.

Woman's genius DIY solution to avoid clamping fee
Rather than pay, she cut off the clamp and paid for a new tyre instead.

White-collar crim jailed for $5m Ponzi scheme
Shane Scott also told a prospective investor to fund a chicken farm in New Caledonia.

Dad seeks answers after grandma kills son
An angry dad wants answers after 2-year-old was murdered by his meth-using grandmother.

Bulgarian 'Masters Games athletes' jailed
Two Bulgarian fraudsters slipped into the country under the guise of the Masters Games.

Consumer watchdog: Ban wheel clamping after Auckland couple stung with whopping bill
Wheel clamping is legal but a consumer advocate says it's past its use by date.

Gayford shares hilarious story of friend's cat mishap
Jacinda Ardern's partner shares tale of friend drugging the neighbour's cat.

Gayford shares hilarious story of friend's cat mishap
Jacinda Ardern's partner shares tale of friend drugging the neighbour's cat.

Unpaid wages claim: Protests outside shop
Protesters outside Auckland bottle store to support man saying he's owed $80,000 in wages.

Western Springs murder accused pleads not guilty
The man is accused of murdering Michael Mulholland at a block of flats last month.

Man hurt after concrete slab falls
A man is recovering in Auckland City Hospital after being hurt by a falling concrete slab.

Two men wrongly hanged - author
Researcher says new evidence discredits police informer

Christchurch man charged in train mask case
A Christchurch manager has appeared in court for an incident on a train in August.

Guilty pleas in high-profile cocaine case
Four men plead guilty to a raft of drugs charges after a high-profile cocaine sting.

Meet Auckland's Street Choir
Ahead of World Homeless Day tomorrow we meet the Auckland Street Choir.

$15m block for sale after divorce battle
Land in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers valued in excess of $15m is on the market

Traffic lights back on after central Auckland power outage
A major power outage in Auckland CBD has resulted in multiple traffic signals being out.

Sewage leak reported at Newmarket mall
Sewerage is reportedly dripping from the ceiling of the Rialto complex.

Alleged cheque fraud targets NZ sporting great
A New Zealand sports great and politician was the target in an alleged bank fraud scheme.

Man with air rifle sparks armed police callout
Police to hear man's side of the story before deciding whether to confiscate it or not.

Revealed: Famous artist guilty of rape jailed
A well-known artist, who worked at world famous museums, was sentenced today for rape.