Chopper crackdown: Wealthy face tougher helicopter rules
Privacy and recreation effects have to be considered for helicopter flights, says Darby.
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Everybody should be able to have a go, fashion leader says ahead of models' casting call.
Power out in Auckland central city suburbs
Auckland Music Theatre company was forced to cancel a performance due to the outage.
Flooding on Auckland's Southern Motorway causes delays
Congestion has started to ease after long queues hit weekend commuters.
Five months of congestion for West Auckland
Universal Dr is being upgraded, and the work is expected to take five months.
Fraud accused racing team owner's frozen Kiwi assets revealed
Michael Chua was living in NZ while wanted in Malaysia for an alleged $26.5m fraud.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Hawks buying into culture fuelled Coronel's elevation
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Dramatic end to pursuit: 'I watched the whole thing'
Witness watched dazed cop emerge from rammed police car as colleagues rushed to help.
Why Ihumātao has struck a chord with so many
Māori - and non-Māori - are becoming increasingly aware of past injustices.
Kiwi who paid $80 to abuse boy in Manila hotel seeks permanent suppression
His sickening crimes have led to a six years and five month jail term.
Ports of Auckland slams Forest & Bird over dumping claims
The port says all material will be tested for contaminants before being dumped.
Pregnant prison staff sent home after inmate contracts measles
Five pregnant Mt Eden prison staff have been sent home after a measles case was confirmed.
Duo jailed for life for Comanchero execution killing
The killings may have been ordered by leaders of the gang in Australia, the court heard.
'He just looked really lost ... he was trying to run' - witness
A man arrested in Massey after a woman was killed was seen trying to get out of handcuffs.
10 metre-plus waves: Wild weather on way for weekend
'There is a heightened risk for those people that may get in trouble in the water.'
Ana-Carolina's finally home: 'It is the beginning of life again'
"It is the beginning of life again, it's like freedom," mum tells.
Firefighters called to old Customhouse after blaze breaks out
Firefighters have been called to one of Auckland's oldest buildings early this morning.
From marriage to mayhem: Couple at centre of West Auckland alleged murder
Details are emerging of the estranged couple at the centre of a brutal fatal stabbing.
Delays following crashes on major Auckland highways
Motorists should expect delays this afternoon.
Ana-Carolina finally home after five years in Starship
Ana Carolina has been in Starship Hospital since she was five months old.
High-profile sports star to lose suppression in drug case - unless he appeals
Sport's star may now take case for secrecy to the Supreme Court.
First 40 stores at Westfield Newmarket open this month
August 29 opening for first 40 stops at Westfield Newmarket.
Man arrested in early morning armed police call-out in Wattle Downs
Armed police and emergency services are at a street in Wattle Downs, South Auckland.
'Get your priorities right': SBW hits back at pressure claims
The All Black midfielder is fed up with claims from rugby fans he is 'under pressure'.
Man accused of murdering promising rugby star named
The 21-year-old died shortly after he was stabbed just 500m from his family home.
Road closed near Kumeu following serious crash
Motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible.
'Almost like snow': Big chill and hailstorm hits Auckland
It's white and it comes from the sky - but it's not snow, not quite.
UN human rights body calls for answers over Ihumātao
They raise concerns over consultation with Māori in allowing the development.
Measles alert following Dunedin-to-Auckland flight
Auckland resident was infectious with measles on Air NZ flight 674 on July 23.
Horror homicide a 'wake up' call for West Auckland
New Zealanders must do more to combat family violence say leaders, advocates
'Life-long' protection needed from paedo rugby coach, says Crown
Preventative detention is sought for Alosio Taimo, one of NZ's worst child sex offenders.
Further wait for parents of boy in international custody battle
Long wait for courts to decide where boy in international custody case should live.
Killer's 'extraordinary' fiction over brutal murder
Killer created bogus alibi for police after he lay in wait to kill ex.