Auckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - report
Rivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.
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Booze-fuelled assaults surge after level 1 move
Police increasing presence in Auckland's CBD as a result of ongoing alcohol violence.
Mystery death: Inspirational entrepreneur's life cut short at 41
Inspirational 'gentle giant' who launched NZ trampolining success story Jump dies at 41.
Up to 140 jobs go at top Auckland hotel as associate in liquidation
Jobs lost as Viaduct Quays Hotel goes into liquidation, company vows to re-open.
Protesters allege NZ police used dangerous tactics similar to George Floyd arrest
'I'm 65kg. I had four grown men on top of me": Police arrest dangerous, protesters say.
Tamakis demand 'rights and freedoms' at campaign push
Tamakis go on tirade, against this "socialist government".
'Our Govt wants to kill our babies': Brian Tamaki addresses Auckland protest
Hundreds of motorbikes travelled along the motorway and stopped on Auckland's Queen St.
Team NZ's $1-a-year rent at public events centre - Mayor may look to move team out early
It can be revealed Team NZ is paying $1 rent for the team base at Viaduct Events Centre.
Elderly leader of meth umbrella import operation jailed for 25 years
He was part of a Hong Kong syndicate that imported 267kg of meth in umbrella stands.
Editorial: Covid runaways - Selfishness colliding with public good
WE SAY: It's remarkable we've made it this far with no community transmission.
Police officers and higher fences at isolation hotels from today
From today, uniformed police officers will be posted outside quarantine hotels.
Simon Wilson: Another wretched port report
The latest report on Auckland's port fails to address any of the most pressing issues.
Hotel escaper's 'selfish act': Isolation hotel guests' anger as they're stuck inside
Returning Kiwis in Covid-19 isolation speak out about Stamford Plaza absconder.
Queen St retailers furious with Auckland Council for messing up road
The council said there is an opportunity to make a very real change for the better.
Crown seeks to lay terrorism charge against Auckland man
The matter was heard in the High Court at Auckland today.
Covid-19 escapee's casual stroll: 'We just saw this guy walk out'
A man who witnessed the Covid-19 escapee case absconding didn't realise who he was.
Soper: Latest Covid hotel escaper case rings alarm bells
COMMENT: It's bad enough the man got out but it's worse that he was lost track of.
The great escape: Covid man's outing, including shopping trip, selfies and 22-minute phone call
The escape is the second this week, and both will be charged.
Wild weather: 25,000 homes and businesses lost power, fallen trees in Auckland
Three power poles and a parked car damaged as stormy weather rocks the north.
Aisle be damned: Covid hotel escaper's supermarket selfies
Shopper bought toothpaste, body wash and razors during illicit grocery run.
National Party donations: MP Jami-Lee Ross back in High Court on SFO charges
Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross has appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning.
Wild Wednesday: Auckland tornado warning, prospect of power cuts
Wild winds that could cause tornadoes and gale surges forecast for North Island
Quick-thinking driver's dramatic motorway rescue
Keegan Jones leaped into action when he realised the other driver was having a seizure.
Irrigation at park 'beyond stupid', council blames technical fault
Man questioned 'huge-scale irrigation' at park on wet winter's day, during water shortage.
Queen St forex broker jailed over $1.55m fraud
The foreign exchange broker defrauded his clients with forged documents.
Small Business: How tech can revolutionise fashion retailing
Jessie Wong talks about the "infinite possibilities" e-commerce and tech hold for retail.
Live: Woman escaped managed isolation in Auckland
'It is not easy to leave these facilities. Walls have to be climbed.' - Megan Woods
Paritai Drive stoush: Tenancy battle over unpaid rent, 'anti-social behaviour'
Paritai Drive tenant ordered to pay $10K to landlord after failing to pay rent
Watch: Grandma Dorothy (91) becomes oldest person to bungy off Harbour Bridge
AJ Hackett co-founder says feat is testament to the fact age is just a number.
Patched gangster on the run has escaped prison before
Patched gangster William Tuitupou escaped police custody and is still on the run.
NZ's biggest bribery case: Former boss back in court
The fallout from New Zealand's largest bribery prosecution continues.
TVNZ building in Auckland evacuated; Hilary off to the pub
Fire reported in broadcaster's server room.
Auckland mall complex fire caused by 'spontaneous combustion'
Oily rags used for cleaning appeared to be the culprit of the blaze.
GFC fraud case: Ex-board member wants costs after partial-acquittal
Paul Bublitz was released from prison last year after a successful appeal.