Ho, ho, no - Controversial Santa won't feature at Auckland parade this year
Neville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.
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Grace Millane died from 'pressure on the neck' - pathologist
Warning: Graphic content - Murder accused claimed he was related to an All Black.
Toxic environmment: Nurses bullied for years at Middlemore Hospital
Staff called into question the safety of care in a toxic environment at the unit.
Christmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?
Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.
Search continues off Great Barrier Island for missing kayaker
Police received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.
Grace trial: Woman feared for life during sex with accused
The jury will hear more Crown evidence today.
'Significant concerns' for missing 25-year-old
25-year-old woman last seen wearing a black "Mickey Mouse" hoodie and black trousers.
Snorewa? Heavy hailstorm tricks Auckland locals
Heavy thunderstorms with epic hail hit Auckland's eastern coast, Thames and Coromandel.
Grace trial: Witness to lawyer - 'Oh my God, I'm not coming back'
Murder trial hears evidence of other women's 'rough sex' discussions with accused.
'I'm devastated': Iconic Route 66 statue stolen from Newmarket
The iconic statue has been on the footpath in Newmarket for 25 years.
Flooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus Coast
Weather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.
Managers alleged to have driven at employees during strike
Tensions became increased between Go Bus and its drivers at strike actions today.
Grace trial: 'I couldn't breathe... I was terrified' - accused's Tinder match
Experts have told the court that blood in accused's room was Grace's.
The real ugly duckling: What's inside your rubber ducky?
If you haven't seen the insides of your bath toys, you might want to take a look.
Dozens of 'high risk' alerts for Auckland beaches
Thinking about popping out for a quick dip? Maybe think again.
'I am spitting tacks over this': Bus strikes disrupt students sitting exams
The father was outraged for students who had exams this morning through NCEA.
Richard Prebble: Sky's the limit for Auckland public transport
COMMENT: Light rail is no magic bullet for public transport on arterial roads.
Employers stealing from staff a widespread problem - expert
Wage theft occurs in the shape of unpaid overtime, unfair charges or unpaid holiday pay.
The early bird gets the worm: Cheap flights to regional destinations dwindling
Air NZ ramped up its regional services after Jetstar withdrawal from five regional routes.
Mt Albert protesters block removal of 350 trees on maunga
Mt Albert locals say they'll block contractors felling 350 exotic trees on the maunga.
Driver flees police, crashes
Pursuit began in northern Auckland suburb and ended downtown, police say.
Auckland top 40 Under 40: Who's made the list?
Ihumātao protest leader Pania Newton stands out on the list for her rejection of a career.
Children playing in contaminated water at popular Auckland beach
Children and a family group collecting kina were in the water at Browns Bay today.
National MP Denise Lee's car gets towed before U2 concert
It seems the National MP was "a bit keen to get close to U2".
Watch: Shawn Mendes spotted rocking out to U2 in Auckland
One of the videos shows the Canadian star singing along to Don't Look Back in Anger.
Weather: Not a beautiful day for U2 at Auckland's Mt Smart
Concertgoers advised to take a jacket, there will be a shower or two this evening.
Woman in 20s attacked while jogging on clifftop path
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident is urged to come forward.
Tonight's U2 show: All you need to know
From weather to getting there to what time you can expect the band on stage.
Inside the Grace Millane case: Blood found in hotel room
The trial will resume on Monday morning with more Crown evidence.
Erebus memorial site rated 'poor' by Government consultants
Erebus memorial site rated poor but Government pressed on in process slammed by critics.
Dozens of firefighters battle building fire in Otahuhu
Firefighters are also working to protect neighbouring buildings.
Grace Millane murder trial: The first week explained
The Grace Millane murder trial continues in Auckland. Here, we revisit the first week.