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Murder victim's mother cried until she was paralysed
The mother of murder victim Yi Ren cried so much after her daughter's death she deprived her brain of oxygen and was paralysed.
Wreckers demolish heritage building
A 124-year-old heritage building in downtown Auckland was torn down this morning after large cracks were found in its walls.
<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD
A Japanese restaurant goes a long way to debunking stereotypes about seaweed and tofu.
Auckland Arts Festival lineup revealed
March brings strong theatre line-up and musicians and acts from around the globe. Check out the top acts.
Interiors: Custodians of history
An Auckland couple merge their own style with a heritage building.
St Lukes mall expansion approved
Auckland Council has approved a controversial plan that will allow St Lukes shopping mall to expand.
Japanese couple jailed over P bust
A Japanese couple involved in smuggling nearly 6kg of methamphetamine into NZ were today jailed for today jailed for 7-1/2 years.
Driver forces cyclist off road - lectures him
An injured cyclist was given an angry lecture by the driver who forced him off the road.
<i>Benson Rd Deli</i>, Remuera
There's something warm and comforting about having a local eatery.
Honeymooners' photos stolen
Thieves have stolen thousands of wedding and honeymoon shots from newlyweds holidaying in New Zealand.
Thirsty rugby fans in for a shock
Rugby World Cup patrons can expect to pay up to $17 for a glass of wine in restaurants near Eden Park, but industry heads say it's not a rip-off.
<i>Rocco</i>, Ponsonby
The food and service at a Spanish eatery make up for other distractions.
Schoolboy heroes 'simply doing their duty'
Three teenage boys have been praised as heroes for their actions after a serious collision.