NZ man who tried to buy child to become 'sex slave' jailed
"Your intended victim was 3. She was to become a sex slave."
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The best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?
Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.
Fearful Glen Eden man arms himself after shooting
"I just keep my head down ... and I keep a club at the side of my cupboard," witness says.
Cooked kererū: Investigation underway after footage emerges online
The native pigeons are a protected species and fines for killing them can reach $100,000.
Hospitals stretched for beds, spike in demand over holiday period
Middlemore is blaming the surge on post-holiday injuries and health checks.
NCEA-lite? Lockdown credits questioned after schools boast best-ever results
Bonus credits have averted a drop in NCEA pass rates despite Covid lockdowns.
Major delays on Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic's slow in both directions, avoid the area if possible or expect delays, NZTA says.
Myrtle rust discovered in Waitākere Ranges
The fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.
Man and woman hospitalised after shooting in Glen Eden
Police in West Auckland are looking for those involved in a late-night shooting.
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Power company slaps retiree with $600 bill
Homeowner heard nothing about the dodgy meter until a fat bill was sent her way.
Auckland Harbour Bridge delays: Car flips on to roof
Vehicle upended on the northern motorway near the Ōnewa on-ramp
Auckland couple used children as 'puppets' in tax evasion scheme
At least three times the children were used as a company's sole director and shareholder.
Fatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murder
Not guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.
Firefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay
Firefighters have been kept busy in Hawke's Bay and Beach Haven overnight.
NZ's Best Beach: Waiheke's Onetangi and Taupō Bay in the Far North
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile Waiheke's Onetangi and Far North's Taupō Bay.
Firefighters battle large house blaze in Auckland
The fire took hold at a property on Aeroview Dr, Beach Haven.
House prices double over past decade in some regions
Five regions recorded the biggest price rises - and one small district topped the lot.
Are yoga classes core council business? Auckland seems to think so
Opinion: Auckland Council has failed to debate - let alone define - its primary purpose.
ACC pays compo for illegal worker's death
ACC has paid a settlement to the China-based widow of an illegal worker.
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
Roxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchard
Ehsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.
Police apologise for mistaken arrest by armed officers
'Four or five police with guns pointing at me and my friend. It was pretty scary.'
Two Covid passengers in Fiji had transited through Auckland
The women, aged 49 and 58, arrived in Fiji on flight NZ492 on December 24.
Well-known real estate agent apologises for Capitol rioter costume
Wall says his family has had threats made against them on social media.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Woman charged after firearms incident, victim still in hospital
A woman has been charged in relation to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe last night.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Vanished: The missing people of New Zealand
Inside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.
Hot in the city: Townhouse next to motorway nudges $1m at auction
Buyers win after moving quickly, others can expect housing demand to continue, agent says.
Person in critical condition after firearms incident in Papatoetoe
Police said they responded to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe about 6.45pm.
Wind returns tomorrow for America's Cup but rain forecast for spectators
Spectators can expect to see ideal racing conditions - in the rain.
Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland
Three sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.
Police seeking armed person in West Auckland
A gun was pointed at two people in West Auckland