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Outrageous Fortune iconic TV house to be bulldozed for seven townhouses at $700k each
Three of the seven Te Atatū houses to be built have already been sold.
Person in hospital after serious assault in Orewa park
Emergency services arrived at the scene of an assault at Victor Eaves Park at 1.30pm.
Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in crash north of Auckland
The motorcyclist was airlifted to Auckland hospital.
Are these 'ugly homes' the future of urban design?
It's cheap, rotten housing, said one neighbour.
What a weekend! Busy days ahead on water and off for Auckland
Prada Cup racing is back on in Auckland this weekend, but that's not all.
Hundreds of 'dependents' of America's Cup workers granted visas to NZ
'Priority at the border should be for returning Kiwis.'
Billionaire 'art-smuggler' refused NZ entry yet his yacht is here
Banker Jaime Botin tried to join yacht in Auckland on which he earlier smuggled a Picasso.
Crown witness: Abuse normal at former CYF worker's home
Crown witness alleges sexual abuse and drug use was common at Opetaia's home.
Eels found dead, people told to stay out of Manukau Harbour after chemical spill
Twenty tons of discharge, including water, were taken away overnight after the spill.
America's Cup: Holding next regatta overseas would be 'slap in the face'
Kiwis expect a successful Team NZ to defend the Cup in NZ.
Tearful protester, 18, removed from tree and arrested
The last protester trying to save a 120yo tree in Avondale has been removed and arrested.
Bad Manners: Dirt bike rider admits reckless stunt during Auckland invasion
Dozens of dirt bike riders were seen around Auckland over the long Waitangi Day weekend.
BOC to supply 'green' hydrogen to NZ Steel at Glenbrook
Move could pave the way for providing carbon-free, or "green" hydrogen for transport.
'Potential health risk': Penrose residents warned of chemical leak
Chemical considered low toxicity but can cause nasal irritation and headaches.
Elite Auckland golf club seeking to rezone land to avoid redevelopment
The change in zoning is also expected to save the club paying a hefty annual rates bill.
Samoan church taken off Charities Register after employees stole millions
Samoan church struck off the Charities Register after employees stole millions of dollars.
Entertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trial
A prominent rich-lister is due to stand trial alongside his business manager on Monday.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'
The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.
Demand for secondary teachers in Auckland on the rise
The Education Ministry is forecasting a shortfall of 30 secondary teachers this year.
Watch: Dramatic moment four plucked from water after boat sank
Four boaties ended up in the water desperate to be rescued.
Former Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - Crown
He faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.
Liquidators take legal action over Mad Butcher Pukekohe demise
The Mad Butcher saga takes another turn.
Top law firm names three new partners for 2021
Bell Gully also named five senior associates and a special counsel.
Watch: Unruly dirt bike riders interrupt children's sports training
Police are on the hunt for those involved in an illegal dirt bike ride through Auckland.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on
The second day of a high-profile trial has started.
Watch: New footage of dirt bike riders - as police hunt continues
More footage of the unruly dirt bike riders in Auckland continues to emerge.
Wattle Downs radio host attack: Six accused named
The trial was scheduled for February 28 next year.
Trial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boys
Opetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.
Urban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime land
Figures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.
Red Fox Tavern cold case: Barman shot dead after throwing glass at armed robber
Defence lawyer: 'This case is one of New Zealand's long-standing and terrible mysteries.'
Popular Auckland restaurant shuts up shop
Veteran chef Tony Astle has closed his popular Parnell restaurant Antoine's.
'Dangerous and disappointing': Police close in on motorcyclist mob
Hundreds of dirt bike riders were seen around Auckland over the long weekend.