Former Māori fund trustee jailed over $1m fraud with sister
Two siblings conspired to empty a trust account and splurge the money on themselves.
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Auckland rain record this month less likely thanks to fine weather
Showers and rain on the forecast are set to break an Auckland rain record this month.
Measles clinics considered for Auckland malls, schools and churches
Vaccinations against measles will be done at churches in the fight against the outbreak.
Frustrations at Hobsonville as Fullers ferry suffers electrical fault
Ferry passengers at Hobsonville Point were left high and dry this morning.
Men tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa Bay
A teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.
K Rd menswear retailer Leo O'Malley closing down
"It's just time for a change," founder of independent store says.
'Unforgivable': Locals disturbed as dead rabbit paraded around Pukekohe
"The rabbit was dead but it didn't deserve this unforgivable treatment."
Brian Rudman: Finally, Dame Kiri gets an overdue honour
COMMENT: Dame Kiri is coming home. It's a shame we didn't make it possible years ago.
The great Kiwi school run: Why cars have overtaken buses for kids
Getting to school by car is at a new peak, according to this year's Census at School.
$400k boost to Hauraki Gulf shellfish stocks
Funding to restore shellfish beds lost through over-fishing and degradation of land.
Waitress invited to meet man who racially abused her
Hospitality workers' advocate says sadly such abuse is not uncommon.
'Thought I was going to be raped,' Feeney tells jury
More FM host says she was groped by taxi driver during a ride home from Ponsonby.
NZ Post staffer confirmed with measles, as outbreak grows
Customers warned phone lines closed; emails, inquiries via website and Facebook delayed.
Hopes for a Pride Parade return dashed after funding blow
A multi-faceted walking parade may replace traditional parade next year.
Second arrest made over Siaosi Tulua's death
Tulua was at his Darnell Crescent home with his partner and young child when he was shot.
Wet winter: 27 days of rain this month and counting
A mostly settled week will be disturbed by a front on Thursday bringing rain.
NZ Food Safety recalls large number of meat products
The bacteria could result in a person having diarrhoea, fevers, headaches or to vomit.
Tobacco giant tried to target poor through poverty group and DHB
The Philip Morris tactics follow revelations it was targeting Māori
Violent blood-letting linked to gangs, organised crime
"What we are seeing is that firearms are the big player in this."
$9.8m in the pocket: Auckland's biggest property winners
A St Heliers couple recently made a $9.8m resale gain by selling their waterfront mansion
John Tamihere's policies facing growing criticism
National Party stalwart Desley Simpson says John Tamihere is misleading voters.
Trouble in paradise: Vicious assault on Waiheke Island
Father punched twice in the face while driving family to the beach for a picnic.
Paying too much? Retailers sell same product for $1500 more
PriceSpy says consumers should compare retailers before purchasing a product.
Rush-hour crash: Heavy traffic at Harbour Bridge
Motorists crossing the bridge southbound have been warned to expect delays.
Racist abuse: Young Māori waitress calls for apology
'They were almost egging him on ... They were just laughing so hard.'
Hijack insurance: What airlines are willing to pay
Fine print of airline's travel insurance for domestic flights reveals what they'd pay.
Young man dead, another person injured after Pukekohe incident
Police would not elaborate on accident but said there were no suspicious circumstances.
'Good luck with that' - reaction to Tamihere's rates freeze promise
A vow from John Tamihere to freeze rates hikes has been met with scepticism.
Taxi driver on trial accused of groping radio host
"Can you trust what she says? The defence says absolute not," accused's lawyer claims.
Goff and his critics line up against Tamihere's rates freeze
Mayor's critics concerned at mayoral hopeful's policy direction.
Big falls in Ports of Auckland dividends signalled
Ports of Auckland upcoming "slight" dip in dividends turns out to be major.
Kiwi vape retailer says illness reports 'deceiving and misleading'
US officials are working to determine any connection between vaping and the illnesses
Middle-aged adults prime target for scammers
New research shows middle-aged adults are just as likely to be scammed as the elderly.
Pedestrian hit by car in St Johns, Auckland
A pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in St Johns, Auckland, this morning.