Race row: Auckland children's theatre show cancelled after 'threats'
Cancellation comes after criticism that the cast of Hairspray was not diverse enough.
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Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
Revealed: The cost of the blanket Covid quarantine at the border
Twelve overseas arrivals have tested positive since the blanket quarantine at the border.
First border exceptions, now cash: Am Cup boost in Council's emergency budget
The original plan was to spend an extra $40m on the America's Cup and other events.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
'It's endangering them': Daughter furious Middlemore Hospital continues to restrict visits
All Auckland hospitals removed visiting restrictions - apart from Middlemore Hospital.
Shoppers and retailers excited by Commercial Bay
The shopping precinct in Auckland CBD was flat out with shoppers and loiterers.
Stuff, Nine and NZME return to court over redacted material
Stuff and Nine argued that the material should not be released.
Comment: Auckland Council trying to guilt-trip ratepayers into forking out more
Comment: Ratepayers will opt for 2.5% rise and Mayor Phil Goff will claim public support.
Social workers form human barricade to stop Oranga Tamariki
The incident happened this morning outside Waitākere Hospital's maternity ward.
Watch: 'Go back to China' - Woman's racist rant towards dad
Man captured video of Auckland woman berating him while he was dropping kid off at school.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
Sunny weather forecast for Blues and Hurricanes game in Auckland
Sunshine is forecast in Dunedin and Auckland for the first big rugby games post Covid-19.
Time running out for Auckland light rail proposal before election period
New Zealand First are refusing to sign it off before the election.
'We're frustrated too': Air NZ boss says no chance of ticket refunds, gives Tasman timeframe
Air NZ boss Greg Foran says the airline needs to save even more costs.
Train disruptions expected in Auckland again, delays on motorways
Train services could face delays due to a fault at Parnell, Auckland Transport warns.
Principal threatens students with police action over Black Lives Matter posters
Principal threatened police action over recent claims of racism in the school.
Billions more dollars spent in May than April, new stats show
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, retail spending plummeted during the month of April.
St Johns homicide: Property searched in connection to death
The St Johns property was searched early this morning.
Businessman pleads guilty in fake foreign investment fraud case
The FMA said the fraudster obtained just under $100,000 from those he contacted.
Watch: Woman told 'go back to your own country' in racial attack
A racist attack on a young woman in Auckland was caught on video.
Auckland finance manager dies after being struck by car on Ponsonby Rd
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Woman, 36, missing from her East Auckland home found safe and well
Samara Jade Carr had not been seen since 4.30pm yesterday
Missing elderly man found 'safe and well'
Matasavi'i Levao went missing from his New Lynn home on Wednesday morning.
'Idiots with mokos on your face': Māori woman racially abused
A Māori woman has claimed she was racially abused in the car park at the mountain.
Louis Duval, 15, to be farewelled today
The Whangaparāoa College teen died in freak accident on Sunday.
Ghost town: Auckland businesses struggling despite level 1
Foot traffic was light, there were no buskers and businesses say it was busier in level 2.
Third school's students complain over Black Lives Matter poster removal
Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed by staff.
Interactive: Police stats - Kiwis eager to dob each other in during lockdown
During the coronavirus pandemic alert levels, the public was asked to report breaches.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member wanted by police
Police are appealing for help to track down a "dangerous" Mongols gang member from Oz
Tree wars: Auckland couple take on Tūpuna Maunga Authority in court
The couple say they are not associated with those occupying the maunga.
Human remains on Desert Rd: Man admits being an accessory to murder
Operation Quattro was an investigation into the alleged murder of Bao Chang Wang
Lockdown baby death: Auckland man denies murder of 3-month-old
Concerns were raised about an increase in family violence during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Whangaparāoa teen's death: Leftover funeral funds to go to scholarship
The talented teenager died after he tripped, fell and hit his head on tiles at home.