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Colin Craig forgot his main defence in defamation case ... truth
The former political party leader and his ex-press secretary are suing each other.
Incident disrupts trains on Western line in Auckland
Auckland Transport says train users should expect delays due to the incident.
$300m Auckland development struggling
Challenging market for apartment sales and heritage issues behind long delays.
Colin Craig withdraws damages claim as defamation hearing begins
The two-week High Court proceedings between Colin Craig and Rachel MacGregor began today.
Needles in strawberries: Govt wants answers on lack of NZ checks
Govt minister wants to know why fruit wasn't checked before going on NZ shelves.
Gone in 60 seconds: The test drive that went horribly wrong
Two brothers watched on in horror as a potential buyer sped away in their car.
St Lukes needle prompts Choice strawberries recall
The Ministry of Primary Industries confirmed the Auckland supermarket implicated.
There's a good boy! Meet the $6000 dog whisperer
Calkoen has trained some troublesome pooches in his years - and a wolf pup.
$200m plan sparks fight over views in swish seaside suburb
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan among residents pushing back against developers' plans.
Not guilty verdict in landmark insider trading case
The High Court jury in the landmark retrial reached its verdict today.
Judge's call for review of DHB in murder case praised
Brother wants agency for inquiries into homicides and suicides by mental health patients.
Vintage car exploding with flowers on Auckland street
The purpose behind the guerrilla installation is simply to 'spread the joy'.
Young girl writes open letter about rugby trophies
She was thankful for the trophy but asked since there more girls playing, why no trophy?
Mecca set to open biggest store today
Australian beauty retailer Mecca is today opening its biggest New Zealand store.
Auckland Council cops flak over heritage blunder
An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.
Who's to blame for one of Auckland's most brutal murders?
Killer Gabriel Yad-Elohim was released from hospital just days before a brutal murder.
Life sentence for murder days after hospital release
Michael Mulholland was killed by a man in the stairwell outside his Auckland flat.
Manaakitanga 'key' to tackling homelessness crisis
Te Puea Marae has helped 332 people find homes since it opened its doors in July 2016.
Hopes for 153-unit project after Ebert failure
Developer in talks with another builder to finish 153-unit apartment project.
Ministry of Justice workers strike, walking out of courthouses
District and High Courts are closed to the public for two hours today.
Lawyer's second conviction in two and a-half months
Law society will be informed about the matter 'immediately'.
Iwi wins right to appeal Auckland land claims
The case related to historical Treaty claims involving commercial properties in Auckland.
Classroom tragedy: 15yo collapses, dies; family mourns
Tofi Toelupe insisted on going to school despite signs he was unwell.
Every part of Auckland scoured for homeless
How many are sleeping rough in Auckland? Around 1000 volunteers tried to find out.
Life of trickery and deceit: Career con artist to serve more jail time
Stephan Goodburn's life of trickery and deceit funded his "lavish lifestyle".
Safety issues put corporate boxing rules into ring
Corporate boxers will be under stricter supervision in new rules to be drafted.
Crash in South Auckland delays commuters
A South Auckland crash is causing delays and several motorways are reporting congestion.
High-rise abseil to make wishes come true
It's $1700 up - so far - and 17 stories down for former cancer kid.
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
Rainbow Warrior returns to 'spiritual home'
The Greenpeace protest ship is spreading the message about climate change.
Pedestrian found dead on road in Takanini
Police were called to reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car on Popes Rd, in Takanini
Mayor suggest free tram travel for city street
Trams are on their way for Auckland - could travel be free on one section?