Deadly day: Two people die in pre-Christmas roading tragedies
Two people have died on our roads today.
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'Maximum capacity': Malls heaving as shoppers spend
New Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.
Cadbury announces changes to chocolate blocks
The trial is taking place nowhere else in the world, only New Zealand.
'Looks a bit dodge' - Brazen cash box hold-up
A cash box has been dumped on Auckland's North Shore after an early morning hold up.
Exclusive: The night Pua died 'it could've been me' - widow
Lizz Magasiva says she could have been killed the night the actor died.
'Everyone can change their opinion': Wozniacki welcomes Williams back to NZ
Caroline Wozniacki hopes it is seventh time lucky at ASB Classic on eve of her retirement.
Lizz Magasiva: The full interview - a fairytale romance that turned violent
Lizz Magasiva speaks about her relationship with actor that ended in tragedy.
Air-ambulance transfers unavailable for days
DHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.
Steve Braunias: The 20 best things of Auckland life
Braunias presents his annual guide to the 20 most glorious bits and pieces in Auckland.
Diversion for man accused of Vector storm hack
Police charged a young man after information for up to 24,000 Vector customers was leaked.
Drowning deaths: The age-group raising concerns
The number of people aged over 65 drowning in preventable deaths has skyrocketed.
Grace Millane case: Police charge first person with suppression breach
A 63-year-old man has been charged with breaching a court suppression order.
Sexual grooming ex-OT worker granted permanent suppression
"The public know everything, but her name," rules a High Court judge.
Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels
Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.
Who was pulling the strings of jailed trio and crooked cop?
None of the group jailed identified anyone "further up the food chain".
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
Simon Wilson: The best - and worst - of 2019 in Auckland politics
COMMENT: Some good things happened at council this year, and they weren't all advertised.
NZ's most sought after Christmas gifts revealed
Spending in the lead-up to Christmas is increasing, as shopping trends for 2019 emerge.
One person in hospital after house fire in Flat Bush
Two people suffered minor smoke inhalation.
Brace for traffic chaos as Christmas holiday exodus begins
If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.
Arthur Allan Thomas charged with rape and indecent assault
Thomas was convicted of the murders of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe before a royal pardon.
Boy, 12, injured after gun 'explodes' in his face
The boy is in hospital after the incident in Ararimu last night.
Two people die in overnight crashes
Two people died in a crashes in Auckland and Canterbury last night.
Baby dolphin died 'horrible death' entangled in discarded fishing braid
A discarded fishing braid sliced through the calf's flesh.
Price of fuel set to fall after price display change, expert says
Mark Stockdale says the AA expects fuel prices to fall at pumps around the country.
Sexual grooming ex-social worker fights to keep identity secret
While entrusted to care for children, the woman began grooming a then 15-year-old boy.
Pua Magasiva's widow: 'The truth hurts, but silence kills'
Lizz Magasiva has spoken out about the domestic violence she suffered from Pua Magasiva.
Pua Magasiva's dark final days: Attack on wife now revealed
The prominent entertainer "refused to acknowledge his history of domestic violence".
Say cheese: Major retailer trialling safety cameras as part of staff uniform
Thieves cost retailers a lot of money.
Motorists urged to drive carefully in bad weather
Motorists are being told to drive to the conditions as bad weather arrives.
'My baby, my baby' - woman at the scene of large house fire
Northern fire communications say everyone there at time of blaze is accounted for.
'Are we there yet?': Worst traffic areas and times identified for holiday period
With an unprecedented number of roadworks expected, what will summer traffic be like?
Ministry steps in to assist Helensville Primary School
A Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.
Fullers waits on court fine after catamaran crash
The company faces a maximum $1.5 million fine after being prosecuted by Maritime NZ.