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'Highly distressing' video inciting violence against Māori removed from YouTube
A video posted online inciting violence against Māori has been taken down.
Auckland mayor hits out at developers' fast-track plans for Drury
Oyster Capital, Fulton Hogan and Kiwi Property are seeking to rezone about 330ha.
Ōtāhuhu homicide: Two men charged with murder of Alec Moala
Two men have been charged with the murder of Alec Moala, of Papatoetoe.
MPI says salmonella find at chook farm an alert for Kiwi home cooks
MPI spent the past few months testing and tracing any possible spread of salmonella.
I see red! Stargazers treated to stunning blood moon
It was the once-in-a-lifetime event many stayed up late to see.
Police hunt gunman after man shot in Avondale
Police are hunting a person allegedly involved in a shooting in Avondale overnight.
Auckland Lotto player scoops $1 million
The winning ticket was sold at Royal Oak Mall Lotto.
Coatesville fire: Investigations ongoing as union says more support was needed
The first fire brigade arrived 18 minutes after the first call-out, it has been revealed.
Alleged Isis sympathiser found guilty of possessing objectionable hymns
'You guys put me in prison cause I'm a Muslim ... that makes you an enemy.'
Threat over Pukekohe pedestrian safety road closures referred to police
A number of local residents and business owners are not happy with Panuku's trial.
'Game-changer': -9C in parts of NZ; polar blast set to slam the country
Two "significant systems" batter NZ over the course of the week.
Dame Cindy Kiro giving up her voice to be the Queen's
Dame Cindy Kiro on growing up poor, the Treaty, and her new role as Governor General.
Travel bubble pause threatens family's final goodbye
It might be Natasha's father's last chance to say goodbye to his sister.
How a pervert became CEO of a Crown entity
While Phillip Barnes' personal life came apart, his work life rolled on.
Watch: Air NZ passenger removed from flight after refusing to wear mask
"We had to return to the terminal and get security on board to remove her."
Secrets, porn and lies: The Govt manager and spy camera in gym
The full story of a govt manager who planted a spy camera in an Auckland gym revealed
Revealed: Govt manager who planted spy cam in gym
Suppression lifts for porn-addicted Government manager who planted a spy camera in a gym
Auckland Council approves budget with hefty rate and water bill rises
Mayor Phil Goff said there was middle ground support for the budget.
Stolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hope
For three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".
Revealed: Auckland's 10-year recovery - the big increase in rates, water bills
Auckland rates are rising, but not as much as Wellington and Tauranga.
'I can't spend my life sitting in a car... I don't own one'
I said to my husband, "hey Mike, we don't need two incomes".
'Drug dealer' slur after police freeze assets over work fatal
Boss tells of impact on business of health and safety 'proceeds of crime' case.
Man seriously injured after stabbing on West Auckland bus
A shocked bus driver called police after a passenger was stabbed.
Concert review: NZSO's 'Fantastique' appropriate description
Fantastique, from Berlioz's great symphony, was also an apt description for the evening.
Anxiety and frustration growing over rest home vaccine delay
After two months with no answers, Peter took his brother out of his rest home for jab.
2020's wild ride: Retail spending in the year of Covid
A look back at how Covid alert level restrictions resulted in unusual spending trends.
'Hysterical screaming': Person shot dead, armed police cordon off Auckland street
Police have cordoned off Beatty St in Otahuhu where a person suffered fatal injuries.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
Revealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the Millennial
New population stats show Kiwi demographic on the rise. What does it mean for our future?
Shortland Street villain's confession: 'It took some digging deep'
Elisabeth Easther is so convincing as Carla, even her son says she's not his mum.
Sky-high firefighters' fundraiser hauls $1m+ for cancer
The challenge has raised more than $10 million for those in need in the past 17 years.
Two youths arrested after terrifying West Auckland dairy robbery
Two youths have been arrested in relation to a terrifying west Auckland dairy robbery.
'At night time, that's when he can die': Baby's brave battle to survive rare genetic condition
The 5-month-old is one of about 1200 people worldwide with the life-threatening condition.