Govt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-up
But National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.
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Eden Park wants public backing to host six concerts a year
But some of the neighbours are not happy about it.
Dispute escalates: Tense scenes as striking drivers try to block bus
Protesters have stood on the road to block a packed replacement bus in Auckland.
Wayne Brown: 'Once in a lifetime' port move must be seized
The lead architect of the plan to move Auckland's port North writes on what it promises.
Chris Carr: Port move will only make traffic congestion worse
Comment: Traffic volumes around Auckland would increase substantially, not decrease.
Accused killer of toddler Malcolm Bell named
A High Court trial has been set for August next year.
Auckland blanketed in smoke from blaze on Māngere Mountain
Up to 25 firefighters battled huge fire on Māngere Mountain this morning.
Revealed: The corrupt cop and the $50m Mexican drug deal
A crooked constable leaked 17 classified documents about a major police operation.
Building boss sees two fraud convictions quashed
But the wealthy Malaysian businessman and his family still face deportation.
Man in custody after 90-minute police chase
The man was driving erratically and nearly hit members of the public.
Eat well, pay less: Have the simple changes made a difference?
Four separate households from across NZ were selected to take part in an experiment.
New technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summer
Water Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.
Auckland bus disruptions to continue into the week
Today's mediation proved unproductive and the bus disruptions will continue.
Ports of Auckland has to move, says Jacinda Ardern
Ports of Auckland has to move, says the Prime Minister, but where and when is not known.
Legal bid to stop removal of trees from Auckland maunga
Anna Radford of a local protest group has welcomed the legal action.
Eat well, pay less: Households reveal where they want to improve diets
Is it possible for Kiwi families to eat good, nutritious food without breaking the bank?
Live: Weather chaos - tourists trapped in Franz Josef, giant slips block roads
Hundred of tourists scrambling to find accommodation after storm battering.
Live: 70,000 Aucklanders caught in bus cancellations - what you need to know
Traffic is expected to mount up on Auckland's roads as bus cancellations bites.
Eat well, pay less: How to keep up a nutritious diet without blowing budget
Is it possible for Kiwi families to eat good, nutritious food without breaking the bank?
Last-minute meeting to avert Auckland bus drivers' strike fails
A meeting gets underway in Auckland to solve the bus drivers' dispute.
Auckland household rates could rise 4.5 per cent next year
Waste management charges are rising after China stopped taking the city's recyclables.
Road to redemption: Roswell's remarkable Black Sticks return
It's been four years out in the cold, now Dwayne Rowsell is back with a point to prove.
CCTV nation: The thousands of cameras watching your every move
CCTV cameras have doubled across NZ cities in 5 years. Where and how are they filming you?
Topless woman bullied off Pt Chev beach for sunbathing
Topless sunbather was told, 'there are kids here clear off' by abusive beachgoers.
Wild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pm
A local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.
$35m Auckland 'showpiece' waterfront extension begins
Construction on an 1800sq m extension to Auckland's downtown waterfront began this week.
Robbie's daughters: Erebus memorial doesn't belong in our father's park
Comment: Sir Dove-Myer Robinson's family say Parnell park is the wrong choice.
Heart boy's special Christmas: 'Nothing else mattered if we were together'
"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.
Ready, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmers
The King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.
Corrupt Auckland cop revealed as organised crime mole
Intelligence and classified police material was leaked for large amounts of cash.
Sudden death: Street closed following incident in Auckland's CBD
The incident took place just before 2.30pm on Friday.
Mum's shock: Police called on screaming children
The mum says it was a normal situation for a family with children — then police knocked.
Moving company loses everything in depot blaze
Nothing was left to save at United Movers, Takanini, when a fire ripped through.
Drugs case: The mystery mastermind - and the trio facing NZ charges
After extradition from Germany and Venezuela, two Poles face trial with a Russian sailor.