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From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Mt Albert cafe burglary breakthrough: Man arrested, items recovered
Police have made an arrest after cafe owners were left devastated by a robbery.
Auckland mum shaken after cyclist hits sons on pedestrian crossing
Mum's horror: 'It was terrifying. I was like, 'My babies!'
Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high
The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.
Protester chained to crane to save protected tree from development
The protected tree on public land was signed off by the Auckland Council for removal.
Our summer sickness: Over 50 Auckland beaches off limits
The sun might be out - but officials warn that many holiday hot spots are off limits.
Who's to blame for rising house prices? Pick your bogeyman
The Reserve Bank is just one of the parties in the gun.
Happy Booze Year: Majority of New Year's Eve arrests alcohol-related
Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.
Stargazer mistakes full moon's red glow for fire, calls emergency services
The moon was burning so bright someone thought it was a fire.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year's Eve: All you need to know to ring in the new year
What you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.
The rising cost of parking: $165k for one Auckland space
The median sale price for Auckland car parks hit $95,000.
Reverend returning from Samoa dies in managed isolation
Samata Iusitini Leiloa was the first person to die in managed isolation.
Not Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnover
Businessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.
Auckland Council approves removal of protected tree
"Clearly the protection by scheduling our most important trees is meaningless."
Lincoln's Table: At $299, is this NZ's most expensive soup?
Dish said to be delicious enough to tempt vegetarian monks.
Five days stuck on rocks: Luxury cruiser salvage operation under way
The luxury boat ran aground five days ago in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland.
Auckland MIQ hotel evacuated after fire alarm
The cause of the fire alarm at MIQ hotel in Auckland is under investigation.
Barbed Wire Boks: New revelations of 'poisonous gas' alert on 1981 tour
The bomb squad was scrambled after a player prank turned "serious".
Shoppers line up early for Boxing Day sales
"It is one of those days you are really thankful to be in New Zealand."
Friends become family at Christmas as Covid-19 keeps loved ones apart
Covid-19 travel ban means families remain apart but people here are able to celebrate.
Auckland CBD police chase: Officers stop wanted man's car
The man was wanted by police on a family harm matter and was known to carry firearms.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
Brazen, 'ruthless' burglars smash and grab of central Auckland businesses
George Harrison Menswear has been hit twice in a week by burglars.
Incident on Northwestern Motorway, diversions in place
Incident on Northwestern Motorway, diversions in place and police warn about delays
Wind uncertain in Waitematā Harbour for Am Cup regatta
A look ahead to weather in Auckland and NZ for the America's Cup and Christmas day.
From Am Cup crews to gangsters: Criminal element eyes up Auckland's Viaduct after dark
A shooting in the Viaduct has exposed a seedy late-night scene to the America's Cup venue.
'Great vibes': Auckland's waterfront abuzz on America's Cup day 3
A delayed start did nothing to stop the good times on Auckland's waterfront.
'Tipping point': Ponsonby residents confused, anxious over toxic asbestos threat
Residents were advised to bag and bin 'clippings from the first lawn-mow after the fire'.
'Very cruel': 20 stingrays dumped at Auckland bay, tails slashed
"We deserve to know what happened to these beautiful taonga."
'I can't spend my salary': Briscoes boss on money, business and why Kiwis love a sale
Briscoes' guru Rod Duke reveals why he likes making millions more than spending it.
Restaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'
The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.
'A hell of a year': MPs, bank robbers and business tycoons enjoy the America's Cup
Auckland's waterfront bars were humming yesterday.