Auckland family tragedy: Slain mum's protection order, husband faced jail
Man who allegedly killed wife was facing prison time for an earlier family harm incident.
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Auckland gas company uses GPS to trace stolen cylinders
Homes and commercial premise left without hot water for days.
100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Body found in motel unit: Auckland police now say death 'not suspicious'
The man's body was found around 10pm on Saturday night.
Auckland port too small for bigger cruise ships
Auckland now too small to take the world's largest cruise ships.
Man found dead in Auckland motel room after report of injury
Police confirmed the death in Remuera but could not clarify if is was suspicious or not.
Council backs 9-year-old's scheme to double Auckland's water fountains
Lilah O'Leary is determined to double Auckland's water fountains by the end of the year.
MP's brother serving 25 years for US prison murder to appeal
Thinn was caught with a Winchester hunting rifle and 45 rounds of live ammunition.
Kiwi couple's legal battle with govt to name their baby Saint
They used cultural tradition to name their son. A four-month battle followed.
Gust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbour
Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.
Summer stunner: 30C on the cards for lucky few
It will beach time for most of New Zealand today.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain
Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.
'Remarkable' - Trio of unrelated heart kids in small Canterbury school
School of 500-odd students coincidentally has three pupils with congenital heart defects.
Woman rescued off rocks feeling 'battered, bruised and grateful'
Rebecca Hessell is battered and bruised after being dragged under a blow hole in Hokianga.
End of the line: Which Auckland train line is best for a home-buyer?
New data unveils Goldilocks zone where houses are not too far away and not too expensive.
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Glitzy mall gobbles up business in Auckland's Newmarket
Streets that were once thriving shopping lanes in Newmarket are now decimated.
Tennis tantrum: Star loses plot at fans at ASB Classic
French star complains about Auckland crowd during ASB Classic semifinal win.
Motorway mayhem: Long delays for Aucklanders after car fire and crash
The weekend will have to wait just a little longer for these motorists.
Revealed: US military's secret cargo shipment to Auckland
A US military transport plane slipped in and out of Auckland carrying a secret payload.
'We miss our Mum': Victim, 57, named in South Auckland homicide
Victim's name released by police.
Former CYFS worker named over allegations he abused boys
A former Child, Youth and Family worker is accused of abusing boys in his care.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
Auckland lawyer suspended, to pay nearly $36,000
The lawyer is appealing the decision and penalty, his 10th since 1997.
Auckland homicide: One property, two shootings in a month
The property where a woman was found dead this week was also a crime scene last month.
White Island: Newlyweds' stunning recovery from severe burns
Four Americans severely injured in the eruption are hopeful they'll be home in a month.
Snapped: Cat burglar caught in the act after month-long stealing spree
Family gets creative after the mysterious disappearance of fish food from kitchen bench.
Enjoy the sun with your pooch - but only during certain hours
Auckland Council has introduced new rules in its Dog Management Bylaw.
Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
Runaway bus: Brave worker's daring rescue to save baby
"I ran around to the front of the bus, heard a child screaming."
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.