Killer offered 'sacrifices to God'
Zarn Tarapata is accused of murdering Paul Matthews and Paul Fanning at an Auckland shop.
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David Tamihere says the Crown's case against him "just keeps falling apart".
Man uses hidden camera in mall changing room
Shoppers secretly recorded in mall changing rooms.
Frightening prices on pumpkins this Halloween
This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce
Five killed during long weekend
The holiday road toll has risen after five people died on New Zealand roads.
Police pose as 13-year-old girl to catch 'predator'
An online predator is behind bars after grooming and abusing three young people.
John Key's latest career move: 'Performing artist'
Former PM John Key is now a "performing artist".
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
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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.
Jacinda Ardern rejects National Party 'leadership'
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Toddler pulled unconscious from Auckland swimming pool
Lifeguards gave the child CPR while an ambulance arrived.
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.
Clamped: Antiques store charges couple $760 to release car
A parking folly has left an Auckland couple $760 out of pocket.
Kiwi rock star charged with drink driving
A New Zealand guitarist allegedly blew more than twice the legal limit last month.
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.