'Tens of thousands of dollars a day': Huge police cost for Ihumātao protest
Police Association says policing the protest is costing tens of thousands of dollars a day
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Ihumātao occupation: Thousands more expected to join protest over weekend
People continue to arrive, swelling the number of protesters at Ihumātao.
Men arrested after steamroller used to damage cars in Upper Hutt
Two men are in custody after the incident in Silverstream about 12:25am today.
'It's so ghastly': Single mum fights for refund over stay at 'filthy' Piha bach
Whangārei woman 'shocked' over her stay at Piha bach and experience with Airbnb.
Top charity flattens $8m Parnell property for a carpark
The registered charity is now under investigation by Auckland Council.
PM Jacinda Ardern halts construction at Ihumātao site
Protests at the contested development site have lasted four days.
Chinese activity collapses: Only 75 Auckland homes sold to overseas buyers in past 3 months
The law change has seen the number of overseas buyers collapse.
Hospital crisis in Auckland: Ambulances diverted after 16 nurses call in sick
Both health boards deny suggestions they considered bringing in military personnel.
Rat killed on pest-free island Motuihe
A trap impregnated with rat scent ended up doing the trick.
Two arrested as Customs seizes 100kg of meth with $50m street value
"The concealment method was quite sophisticated and not easily identifiable."
'Madness' at Auckland Airport with chaotic scenes and 'snaking' queues
Fog in Christchurch today has disrupted numerous Air NZ services at Auckland Airport.
'Astonishing': German student's nightmare to fix car after crash
Max Rink said nothing like his NZ insurance nightmare would ever happen back in Germany.
Southern Motorway traffic heavy after crash
It's a slow start to the weekend for motorists.
Police seek sightings of a Mitsubishi Galant in hunt for Siaosi Tulua's killer
"We know this vehicle and its occupants were involved in a number of serious crimes..."
Wrong-way motorway crash: Driver remains in hospital
Police are not commenting on an investigation into the leaked video footage of the crash.
Pedestrian power: Car park ban trial for Auckland's High St
'Returning streets to Aucklanders': Council plans 'world-class pedestrian-friendly' strip.
Bribery case: Ex-Auckland Council worker named
A cheque for $7500 was allegedly used to bribe a former staff member to award a contract.
Ōtara crash: Man hit by own vehicle, critically injured
Emergency services at the scene in Preston Road.
Simon Wilson: Phil Goff's wake-up call - 5 ways to make city better
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Man offers waste collection service, dumps it across the city
His service was reportedly rubbish.
Emergency delivery: Birth plan out the window, hubby's YouTube solution
Husband said his plan was to consult YouTube on how to deliver a baby.
Police arrest seven people near Ihumātao
Aside from the arrests it had been a peaceful day, topped by a Stan Walker performance.
Baby returns home to Canterbury with measles caught in Auckland
The infant, holidaying in the city with family, is too young for first MMR dose.
Auckland Council adopts new rules for dogs on beaches
Rule change allows owners to enjoy public places with their dogs for longer.
Police investigating after motorway head-on crash footage leaked
"Police take these matters seriously and we are disappointed at what occurred."
Police spiked stolen car's tyres before sickening head-on motorway crash
'His rear driver side tyre was shredded and he was practically driving on the rim.'
Council calls for urgent meeting over 'grave' situation at Ihumātao
One councillor called the Ihumātao issue a "weeping sore that has been allowed to fester".
Man in court accused of killing Auckland baby
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering an Auckland toddler.
Southern Motorway crash: Stolen car's collision closed highway for two hours
Part of the Southern motorway had to be closed because of a serious crash this morning.
Family want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed
"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."
Cyclist needs surgery after hit and run in Auckland CBD
The incident happened at the intersection of Nelson and Cook Sts on Wednesday morning.
Fake NZ doctor prescribed to over 160 UK patients
Fake doctor Zholia Alemi claimed she had a degree from the University of Auckland.
Innocent man gunned down: Two charged with murder
Two men aged 25 and 27 due in court today on murder charge.
Fogbound: Another murky morning, warning for motorists
It is another foggy morning in Auckland today.