Taxi driver on trial accused of groping radio host
"Can you trust what she says? The defence says absolute not," accused's lawyer claims.
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Man injured in shooting near K Rd, central Auckland
A person suffered serious injuries after the shooting at 1.45am.
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Tenant had to sleep in hallway after landlord failed to provide keys
An Auckland landlord has been ordered to pay compensation for the emotional harm caused.
Troubled waters: The story of the maligned Fullers ferry Kea
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Man caught viewing child pornography on ferry
The man was seen by others on the ferry scrolling through pictures on his mobile phone.
Businessman's bid to keep name secret in council bribery case continues
He is accused of bribing a public official to secure a $150,000 Chinese goods deal.
Brain bleed: Teacher's horror injury in ferry crash
The Kea crashed with 52 passengers on board during a routine trip to Devonport in 2017.
Teen's false Facebook profile lured partner to stabbing
The teen grabbed her by the neck and stabbed her in the stomach - some 20 times.
Bomb scare forces Auckland workers out of city office building
About seven employees were evacuated from the Baycorp NZ offices.
'Real kaumatua' of NZ Muslim community passes away
Muslim leader Mazhar Krasniqi once honoured alongside American activist Malcolm X.
Million-dollar debts: Former estate agent, grocer declared bankrupt
Drever owed creditors more than $2 million.
Woman walks free on cocaine money laundering charge
The masters-educated woman laundered $54,000 in cocaine sales.
Rescued wardrobe tells remarkable life
Collection of 'Mad Men'-era vintage clothes goes under the hammer in Auckland.
Son fights castle-dwelling 97yo father over $1.7m
Former construction businessman had been living at a property known as "the Castle".
Crime boss' 'lying' wife forced to give up diamante watch
Judge says she kept up a determined attempt to mislead him with persistent falsehoods.
Fraud's multi-million dollar deception funded lavish lifestyle
The unauthorised financial adviser faced nearly 50 charges for misappropriating funds.
Anzac Ave stabbing: Teen admits attempted murder of partner
A teenage woman was stabbed along a busy central Auckland street.
17 years since Aussies tasted Bledisloe gold: Air NZ's cheeky ad
Air NZ has stepped p the Bledisloe war with full page ads in papers across the Tasman.
Sir Bob Geldof v Mick Fleetwood: Legends to meet on Kiwi stage
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Top Kiwi horse trainer has to pay $370k to paralysed rider
Aspiring jockey Sophia Malthus was robbed of her ability to walk for the rest of her life.
Businessman freed from prison, another exonerated in GFC fraud case
The Court of Appeal quashed several convictions after a challenge by three businessmen.
Interactive: Auckland rentals more expensive in South and North, cheaper in East
New rentals are more expensive in South Auckland and the North Shore.
Paying voters? Idea floated to boost local body elections turnout
Local body elections in the spotlight: The decades-long slide in voter turnout.
Split verdicts for Auckland cop accused of Taser assault
The cop was accused of threatening the woman by pressing his Taser on her forehead.
More time for inmates in Killer Beez revenge attack, acquitted guards return to work
Three prison guards were also charged and later acquitted over the vicious prison fight.
Code Red 'crisis': Record numbers of patients seek aid at Auckland Hospital
The hospital experienced its busiest ever day as sick patients flooded in.
Taser assault claims: 'Nonsense and lies' says cop's lawyer
'I wouldn't sit here and lie under oath, what reason would I have?' Woman tells court.
Police called to protester chained to Queen St building
Police are at Queen St, Auckland, where a protester has chained himself to a building.
Worker trapped by falling shipping container walks away unscathed
Worker trapped by falling container discharged from hospital and doing "all right".
School bus crashes on Queen St, multiple people injured
St Johns said multiple people were treated for minor injuries.
Cop on trial: 'I'll f***ing Taser you'
A constable is accused of assaulting a woman while trying to elicit information from her.