The man behind the money drop: Who is Safety Warehouse boss Andrew Thorn?
Thorn has been involved in several different companies, two of which have been liquidated.
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The incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.
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Passengers waiting for a ferry to Waiheke are facing long delays this afternoon.
'The voice of the America's Cup' returns to lead NZME commentary
PJ Montgomery is set to commentate every race from the World Series to America's Cup.
Warning for motorists: What trucks' Christmas convoy is doing to State Highway 1
Up to a dozen trucks are leaving Whangārei hourly for Auckland for the next week.
From jazz cabbage to Buzzy Bee: Top quotes of 2020 revealed
From the lockdown to the cannabis referendum, 2020 has been a good year for Kiwi quips.
Woman charged after man seriously injured in Auckland CBD
A woman has been charged after a man was seriously injured in the Auckland CBD yesterday.
Simon Wilson: Is your office good enough to go to work in?
Now we know we can work from home, how will companies keep us turning up to the office?
Ports of Auckland delays: Goff refuses to express confidence in port boss
Auckland mayor says Ports of Auckland needs to take responsibility over delays, accidents.
SkyPath design being reviewed after Harbour Bridge crash
SkyPath has faced years of controversy, delays and rising costs.
Moana Maniapoto wins journalism acclaim
Maniapoto won the award for her interviews with Teina Pora and David Tamihere.
Residents get asbestos warning after Auckland school blaze
Health officials warn of asbestos found at Ponsonby Intermediate School after blaze.
'Miracle' rescue from icy sea
Maree Mitchell shouldn't be here anymore, and she wouldn't be if not for a massive rescue.
Seriously injured person taken to hospital after Auckland CBD street dispute
One person was taken into custody, police confirmed.
Vintage $150,000 Cadillac to go under hammer
The Cadillac once languished in a Waipukurau shed after its owner's son died crashing it.
Govt making steps to reduce fees for contactless payment
New Zealand retailers are forced to pay nearly twice as much as Australian counterparts.
Two people injured in house fire in Remuera
Emergency services are responding to a fire in Remuera.
NZ First Foundation case: Suppression argument moves to High Court
The suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.
Covid refugees? What legal experts say
Government likely to 'nip it in the bud', says one lawyer.
Dilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused named
Dilworth School was opened with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.
Operation Nova: Comancheros drug runner jailed
Judge: After his deportation Connor Clausen was driven to the Comancheros for friendship.
Auckland mum's rare cancer diagnosis after losing child in driveway tragedy
Sophia Perera is hoping on hope to have more time with her young daughter, Augustina.
Police hunting for missing Torbay man find body
The death is being referred to the coroner.
Body in burnt-out car: Accused loses suppression, pleads not guilty
Palmer Edward Marsters appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.
Revealed: What Kiwis searched for the most online in 2020
You might struggle to believe it but the Covid-19 pandemic dominated our online searches.
Rugby player with possible CTE: 'I don't even remember the day I got married'
John Williams became the first Kiwi rugby player to publicly commit his brain to science.
Police officer shooting: Co-accused granted bail
Police officer Constable Matthew Hunt was only 28 when he died on the job.
Stuck at sea: Photo reveals queue of Christmas cargo ships in Hauraki Gulf
Shipping delays expected to continue through to 2021.
An Auckland school's symbol is the pōhutukawa. Now it's clashing with parents over plan to cut seven down
Campbells Bay School's symbol is a pōhutukawa - but it plans to fell its seven trees.
Unions call for Ports of Auckland chair to return gong
Unions say top dogs shouldn't get prizes while company is fined for failing workers.
Fake money event: 'Gutted' participant lodges Commerce Commission complaint
Crowds showed up expecting to pick-up money and instead got discount vouchers.
CBL co-accused loses name suppression, pending further appeal
The Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.
Top sportsman loses in bid to keep name suppression
The sports star denies importing methamphetamine and possessing the drug for supply.
Fake money fury: Police reviewing Safety Warehouse 'cash' drop, imitating banknotes a crime
The Reserve Bank says it's a criminal offence to publish anything resembling currency.