Two trees as Christmas celebrations get under way early
Kiwis hanging out for Christmas after a hard year have been buying trees a month early.
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Desert Rd homicide: Accessory to murder loses appeal
Sentence was appropriate and not manifestly excessive, rules judge.
RSA triple killer William Bell apologises for his crimes, seeks judicial review of his security reclassification last year
William Bell: 'I am not proud of what I did. I committed a horrendous crime.'
Woman who let her mother starve to death declined parole
Cindy Taylor's mother weighed only 29kg when she died of dehydration and malnutrition.
All lanes on Auckland's northern motorway open again
All lanes on Auckland's northern motorway (SH1) are open again this morning.
Life for a life: Mum of slain police officer to present petition to Parliament
"Matthew was 28-years-old and he did not deserve what happened to him."
'Shocked and alarmed': Company dumped dredging waste in Marine Park
There are calls to end the "archaic practice" of dumping waste at sea.
Pistol in Auckland motel, $300k cash in cars: Jury told of stakeout, covert ops
A drug 'boss' on the run and another eluding capture: Cops' missing link revealed to jury.
'Flooded': Animal rescues hit by kitten season and Covid
It's raining kittens and dwindling donations in a Covid year
'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threat
The current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.
Govt paid private consultants $325 an hour for Ihumātao advice
Documents reveal the Govt has paid consultants $155,000 to date for Ihumātao advice.
Farmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggs
Frank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.
Businessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years ago
Craig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.
Auckland mulls central city congestion charge of $3.50
The charge is one option being considered to handle the city's traffic problems.
Police appeal for sightings of car after pedestrian killed in Helensville
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in Helensville.
'Let's do it!': Touching wedding tribute to ill mother
Wedding guests were in for an emotional surprise.
Businesswoman's body in boot: Claim man in car watched victim for months
'I thought it was really really strange,' says neighbour.
Damian Light: Auckland has been digging a financial hole for a decade
Opinion: Auckland ratepayers pay more to receive less after 10 years of a super city.
Auckland in dark about light rail, city's transport boss says
Auckland Transport feels shut out of light rail by the Government.
Police investigating Wellsford 'murder' locate vehicle of interest
A man died in a shooting last night in Wellsford.
Even after deluges, remnants of Auckland's big dry remain
Hold-out pockets of drought spread around Auckland linger after biggest dry in 25 years.
Thousands brave the rain to get in the Christmas spirit
Santa Claus has competition in the shape of a giant helium-filled Peppa Pig from Canada.
Clarke Gayford: 'post-boat' Auckland life was never the same
The Hauraki Gulf offers something for everyone - just get out there and try it.
Car flips in central Auckland crash
Two people have been injured and delays are stretching back to the North Shore.
Not the Xmas spirit: Beware of Auckland Santa Parade scam
The scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.
Body found: Auckland businesswoman was looking forward to new start
Police are appealing for information and ask people to call 105 if they know anything.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
Confronting stats reveal Kiwis most at risk of drowning in world-first study
17-year-old Paris Schlooz almost drowned last year on Auckland's notorious west coast.
Body found in search for missing businesswoman, police investigate
A post-mortem is planned today..
Covid-19: Drug treatments to fight virus under way by NZ company
New Zealand company has found 11 drugs that show promise in fighting the Covid-19 virus.
Businesswoman missing in Auckland
Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, was last seen Friday afternoon.
America's Cup: $6m savings as council defers ferry terminal upgrades
"We've had to bite the bullet and make modest changes," Auckland councillor says.
Rare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down Under
Artworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.
Moving elephants from Auckland zoo will cause 'unforgivable' distress
Burma and Anjalee, the zoo's beloved elephants, will be repatriated overseas.