Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail gains momentum
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Anzac Ave stabbing accused keeps name secret - for now
The woman who was stabbed is recovering from her injuries.
Christmas joy: Free public transport in Auckland on Friday
Christmas drinkers offered free rides home after end of year, after work gatherings.
Auckland woman faked EU wine export papers
Woman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.
Councillors want end to Queen St car-parking
Car parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.
Hit-and-run killer sentence outcry tops 100,000
Mother of 15-year-old Nathan Kraatskow wants a tougher sentence.
Learner driver who killed teen cyclist could face appeal
Rouxle Le Roux had drunk wine and smoked cannabis before she killed a 15-year-old.
Rod Duke's Herne Bay helipad to face 'an avalanche' of opposition
The High Court says Auckland Council needs to reconsider the helipad's resource consent.
Workers asked to carry out 'risk assessment' before using scooters
Beca says the move supports "safe and sustainable" transport options.
Warning after horror Lime scooter crash left woman with fractured neck, lost tooth
Amy Gianfrancesco says e-scooters are 'an accident waiting to happen' from hospital.
Man rides Lime scooter over Harbour Bridge - is nabbed by police
The man was caught green-handed by witnesses this afternoon.
Kiwis mourn Grace Millane with walk and minute of silence
Crowds have swarmed to Auckland's Aotea Square to remember Grace Millane.
'Our baby girl': Parents' pain after scrum machine tragedy
"Love your whānau this Christmas," says family of Karlissa, 4, who died in accident.
Herne Bay helipad: Judge orders Auckland Council to 'deal with law accordingly'
A High Court judge has ruled that Auckland council must reconsider the initial consent.
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
New $8 million Kiwi musical plays to near-empty houses
A colourful Chinese businessman is behind NZ's most expensive musical.
'No point in you calling': Noel Leeming fined $200k for misleading consumers
Noel Leeming staff led a direct and significant departure from the truth, says ComCom.
'Outpouring of grief': Prayers for 4yo who died in scrum machine incident
A Karakia will take place this evening to mourn the death of the pre-schooler.
'No remorse': 'Heartless' learner driver killed teen
Boy's mum: "My heart is absolutely broken, I don't think it will ever get better."
Community rallies behind preschool after playground theft
Supportive messages, morning tea and even donation offers are flooding in.
Grace Millane murder: The detectives leading the charge for justice
The detectives and their team have worked lengthy and exhaustive hours.
'The law in NZ does not apply': UK media's Grace defence
Two of several British papers have explained why they chose to name the accused.
Grace suppressions flouted, will prosecutions follow?
The man accused of Grace Millane's murder has had a hard time keeping his name secret.
Simon Wilson: The fast and furious vent on speed limits
Lower speed limits will be good for drivers, and great for everyone else in Auckland.
Lawyers: Ongoing suppression breaches in Grace Millane case endanger trial
'The publicity about the accused undermines the prospect of finding an impartial jury.'
Grace case and Google: NZ's name suppression laws a 'nonsense': MP
The man accused of murdering Grace Millane has been furiously searched online.
Auckland Airport terminal evacuated
Fire crews called to Auckland International Airport following an alarm activation.
Hundreds sing Amazing Grace in honour of Grace Millane
Lizzie Marvelly led a crowd of hundreds in a moving rendition of Amazing Grace.
Cyclist in hospital after inner city crash with car
A cyclist was hospitalised after crashing into a car in Auckland's CBD during rush hour.
A grim start to the festive season - murder spike rocks New Zealand
Police are investigating seven deaths in the last up to Christmas.
Not guilty says teen accused of attempted murder
A young woman was stabbed in central Auckland late last month.
Seven escape suspicious blaze that gutted Remuera house
The two-storey flat is now just a structural skeleton following the blaze.