1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
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St Helier's nudist beach's various names prompt call for new signs to display them all.
'Indians are dirty': Tenants say rental denied due to race
The family claim they were told "the owner doesn't want Indian tenants".
Luxury hotel wants compo for City Rail Link disruption
The company delivering the City Rail Link is ruling out compensation to businesses.
'Heavily intoxicated' driver crashes into Western Springs building
The driver crashed into a central Auckland building shortly before 9.30am.
Karaoke bar in hot water for 'No Japanese customers allowed' sign
Vansan II says sign was put up by a previous owner and "means nothing now".
Iconic menswear chain closes after 100 years
Staying afloat in today's retail climate has proved to be a "tough gig", says owner.
Parnell homes to be demolished, church needs money
Move to flatten century-old Parnell buildings alarms heritage group.
Man who died after falling from moving van on Auckland Motorway was intellectually disabled
Police are now investigating the death for the Coroner.
Missing Auckland teen found safe at friend's house
Kaleb Dellow, 15, was found at another student's house by the school's truancy officer.
'We might die from overwork': Auckland couple jailed for exploiting migrants
The couple were also two of a handful of people ever charged with human trafficking in NZ.
Fatal motorway fall: Victim a middle-aged man
The police Eagle helicopter landed in the middle of the motorway to provide first aid.
Ladi6 lights up Bright Nights in Auckland
The Auckland waterfront will be looking very different over the next few days.
Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ
Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.
Drunk motorist admits running red light, killing taxi driver
Abdul Syed died in the crash, leaving behind his wife and baby boy.
Helicopters swoop low over Auckland, shaking homes
Two helicopters landed on the Domain in central Auckland around 8pm.
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Elton John adds third Auckland show
Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.
$4.4b City Rail Link tunnel boring machine: From China to Mt Eden
The $4.4b City Rail Link tunnel borer will get a female name.
'Virtual refugees': The hapū that refused to die
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Greg Sayers: Auckland missed chance to dig itself out of CRL hole
COMMENT: Aucklanders shouldn't pay another cent for the Central Rail Link.
Battle of the baristas: Latte-makers face off in leafy Parnell
The lattes were judged on visual appearance and the use of identical patterns.
Five years of Uber: New Zealanders clock up 230 million km
Uber has hit several roadblocks since launching here in 2014.
Ports of Auckland 'apology' over CEO's Quay St comments
The ports CEO claimed he didn't know the Quay St works start date before the public.
Oh boy! Giant sculpture to make huge impact on city's art
Potters Park to get one of the largest public artworks Auckland has seen.
Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy trial
A well-known Kiwi sports star has been linked to a drug importation case.
Kmart attack: Mum's horror as stranger rams, punches 'tantrum' toddler
'We can see that she has actually punched your son in the head with quite some force.'
Heady heights: Views from NZ's tallest new office tower
New images offer a view from the top.
Simon Wilson: How Auckland Council found $500m without cutting costs
How did Auckland Council find an extra half a billion for the CRL without cutting costs?
'Living hell': CBD residents, businesses blame rough sleepers for violence, drugs
Auckland Council says it can only intervene if homeless are begging or using drugs.
Cattle escape from Auckland freezing works; shot dead
The incredi-bull sight shocked workers who could only watch as the cattle ran past.
Simon Wilson: Mischief and mayhem on Auckland's waterfront
Why did Ports of Auckland boss claim he was being kept in the dark on transport planning?
Greenlane residents without power after transformer fire
Greenlane residents are without power this morning.
