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'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'
Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.
'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower
“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors
The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
'Don’t be scared to try something new' - Marcellin College student Tomislav Jurisich
Tomislav Jurisich, 17, has performed on the Tongan stage at Polyfest three times.
Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.
Come a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progress
After years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.
Auckland’s midtown area to be transformed
Malaysian developer is spending $600m to regenerate a historical area of Auckland.
One arrested after woman assaulted by up to five people in Auckland CBD
The woman suffered a minor injury but did not require medical attention.
Scooter shooter case: Woman admits helping murder-accused avoid arrest
Witnesses said the person who shot Sione Tuuholoaki fled on a Lime scooter.
Auckland traffic: Commuter chaos after three motorway crashes, motorists faced 90 mins to CBD
Police advised motorists to stay off personal devices such as mobile phones.
'Enough to level the Sky Tower': Amateur bomb-maker's threat that spurred large-scale evacuation
The wheelchair-bound ex-con had been released from prison two months earlier.
Residents forced to climb 'urine-saturated' apartment stairwell
The residents of the Knightsbridge apartments are gathering this evening.
Review: 'The show was so good I went to watch it twice'
Hyperspace is a nostalgic roller coaster that took me right back to my childhood.
'Significant congestion' expected in central Auckland due to festival
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Young Auckland couple jailed for 'aggressive bullying' that led to teen's dragging death
Victim Connor Boyd's family described him as a gentleman 'up until his last breath'.
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
Watch: Shopkeeper with broom tries to stop axe wielding Auckland liquor store thieves
The offenders were caught a short time later.
Police 'trying to piece together' how man fell from balcony
Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
Inside Auckland's brand new luxury hotel, and its restaurant we all need to know about
The InterContinental Auckland is so popular people have been banging on the doors for days
Mother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacks
One of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.
30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab
“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.
Whenua Māori mortgage breakthrough for whānau dreaming of home ownership
A new lending model could allow iwi to unlock whenua Māori for housing.
Israel Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media posts
The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya in hot water after mocking police prosecutor online
Fighter thanked judge after second discharge before ridiculing police on Instagram.
UFC star Israel Adesanya avoids drink-driving conviction
He pleaded guilty at his first appearance in September.
Residents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment building
Fire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.
Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest
'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.
Police to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendors
Officers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.
Young woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bid
Her lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.
Prison for man who shot three in Auckland Central, including Jay-Jay Feeney’s brother
He has been held at a maximum security wing in jail due to ongoing violence.
‘Milestone of sorts’: Consolation and anger as major Auckland CBD street reopens
'We begged for them to give us a loading zone, but they didn’t budge.'