The rise of gangs, drugs and guns in Auckland: 355 people shot
Surging gun violence is being blamed on gang warfare, drugs and organised crime.
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Person trapped under tree in Waiuku
Emergency services are still responding to the incident which occurred around 7pm.
What Mighty Ape acquisition means for Kiwi e-commerce retailer
New owner says expansion on the cards, and an Australian audience for Mighty Ape.
Ports of Auckland case: Union calls for management to be held accountable
Corporate fines were simply a business cost, says Maritime Union's Craig Harrison.
Anti-conspiracist campaigners take aim at 'Mothers for Freedom' event
The Auckland gathering promises to take on 5G, Covid-19 and 'Satanic ritual abuse'.
'Systemic failure': Ports of Auckland fined $540,000 after worker's death
Judge says two years is far too long for a family to have to wait for justice.
SFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expenses
The probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.
Owner of killed pet: 'I wish the dog attacked me instead'
The sad attack bears an eerie similarity to another mauling in Dunedin this week.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, critically injured in Greenlane
Pedestrian taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Wellsford murder: Man charged with killing Zane Smith, hunt for weapon and car
Police reveal they are looking for the murder weapon and a car linked to the killing.
It's a bright day for the North Island
MetService says it will be "classic spring-like conditions" for New Zealand.
'Real life angel' makes couple's baby dream come true
"Two years earlier we didn't know each other from a bar of soap."
Covid stress, job losses: Man's heart attack on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Researchers warn a rise in unemployment due to Covid could mean more heart attacks.
Zhong's businesses listed for sale or placed into receivership in past 18 months
Auckland businesswoman ran into financial difficulties before her suspected murder.
RSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hears
Notorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.
Recycling upgrade slashes Auckland's plastic landfill waste
It will also increase fivefold the amount recycled in New Zealand.
Northport to help get Christmas on Auckland shelves
Northport put its hand up for a big Christmas challenge.
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.
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
Govt paid private consultants $325 an hour for Ihumātao advice
Documents reveal the Govt has paid consultants $155,000 to date for Ihumātao advice.
'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threat
The current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.
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.