Men jailed after hog-tied victim suffocated to death in home invasion
Shannon Baker was violently beaten in his Auckland home before suffocating to death.
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'Seriously unfair': Auckland dad slams 'cruel' vegan posters outside primary school
The dad believes it is up to parents to choose when to educate children on the issue.
Empty Auckland CBD breeds fears of becoming a 'ghost town'
Vacancys and empty shops are becoming the new norm in Auckland main streets.
Leo Molloy fined $15,000 and banned from racing for a year after calling official 'racist ****'
"It is what it is. I'm not greatly bothered," Molloy said following the private hearing.
Watch: Auckland petrol station ram-raided, multiple offenders on the run
Police say they are following strong lines of inquiry on the offenders involved.
U13 league brawl: Two Auckland teams guilty of 'disrepute'
Both teams warned if they misbehave again they will be out for the 2020 season.
Dark web abuse case: Man admits trying to buy child for $15,000
The 'worst of humanity' can be found on the dark web, a police officer told the court.
Auckland Council adopts new emergency budget due to Covid 19 and water crisis
Auckland Council has announced a new emergency budget for the region due to Covid-19.
Police officer shooting: Mum petitions govt to remove parole for cop killers
The mother of slain police officer Matthew Hunt is calling for cop killers to stay in jail
Businesses struggling at new Commercial Bay shopping precinct
The country's newest upmarket shopping mall is giving some shops a rent holiday.
'Terrifying': Mum says allergic son's reaction to nuts treated as Covid symptom
'When you see you son given something that is out of control it just tips you over.'
Synthetics death: Family team up with Erin Brockovich law firm to push for change
Calum Jones died in 2017 after using synthetics. Now his family's fighting for more help.
Holy smokes! Man arrested trying to smuggle 2.2m cigarettes
Today's tobacco bust is Customs' largest ever at the border in a single shipment.
Desert Rd death: Man jailed for role in alleged shallow grave murder
Judge says Yanlong Piao provided "extensive assistance" to police.
Four people injured in crash after police pursuit in Titirangi
Four occupants aged 17, 18, 19 and 25 have all suffered injuries.
More prison time for Trade Me con-man
Serial con-artist sentenced today after being caught orchestrating more frauds.
One injured in Waimauku SH16 smash: Helicopter called in
Motorists warned to expect delays after crash near Waimauku.
Police issue causing delays on Auckland's northern motorway
A police issue is causing delays on the northern motorway in Auckland this morning.
North Shore road reopened after serious accident
An early morning serious accident has shut a stretch of road in Campbells Bay.
Boy left bleeding as fans, adults storm pitch in u-13 match brawl
Police, Auckland Rugby League investigate incident that left young player concussed.
Incredible survival: Vehicle smashes into house
Car extensively damaged, corner of house sliced off.
'No family should go through this': Isolation absconder defends hotel escape
She claims she understood the risk to the public and that she ran with her mask on.
Infertility in NZ: Heartache and hope on the IVF frontline
Infertility affects one in eight of us. But happy endings can be found.
Butter chicken bonanza: Curry tops with Kiwis post-lockdown
We've been ordering our favourite curry in the tens of thousands since lockdown.
Prominent businessman on sex and corruption charges fails to alter bail
The wealthy Kiwi has been on bail for more than three years as he awaits trial.
Murder charge against man accused of killing Aucklander in Fiji dropped
A man accused of murdering an Auckland businessman in Fiji has now been freed.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Kiwis with money: What they're buying
Big business: Kiwis with money saved for overseas trips are spending it at home instead.
Hair-raising skydive raises money for cancer support group
Jake Komen's efforts to raise money for cancer support went into free-fall yesterday.
Boatie irate after being locked into $22,000-a-month America's Cup berth
Jason Agnew says the America's Cup will now be like 'Granny's party' and he wants out.
'No fine will make things right': Widow's long fight for justice over swimmer's death
The well-respected high school teacher died after being struck by a boat while swimming.
Cycling death: Victim was a 'true gentleman' and 'absolute legend'
"He was a kind, lovely man, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face."
Ocean swimmer tragedy: Ports of Auckland fined $424,000
Leslie Gelberger's body was found floating near Mairangi Bay by a passing ferry.