Drug syndicates 'determined' to create an NZ market for cocaine
"We are definitely seeing an increase in cocaine coming in to New Zealand."
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Alcohol watchdogs call for action after baby dies
More awareness needed about dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding,expert tells.
Doctor in Samoan prison death case stays secret
During an inquest the doctor's management of care and medication regime were questioned.
Teenager among four injured in serious crash in Manukau
Four people were injured in a serious crash in Manukau early this morning.
IRD claims Tongan King's lawyer owes $245k; High Court declares him bankrupt
The barrister has acted in several big cases, including for Maori TV fraudster John Davy.
Home buyer joy: Cheaper to buy than rent in nearly 200 NZ suburbs
Auckland Central among the areas where it's cheaper to buy than rent.
Snow on Bethells Beach: $3m cocaine wash-up mystery
$3m cocaine haul washed up in West Auckland likely part of much bigger illicit import.
Police to reduce presence at Ihumātao after tensions flare
Police presence will involve more Iwi Liaison Officers and Māori Responsiveness Managers.
One seriously hurt after wall collapses in Auckland
The person was taken to Auckland Hospital.
Further driving conviction for killer drunk driver
Drunk driver killed taxi driver when he sped through central Auckland, ran red lights.
Police agree to minimise presence at Ihumātao
Miscommunication between the police, protesters blamed for standoff.
Nationwide drug raids: Bodybuilder facing meth, money laundering charges
Dunedin man charged with possessing and supplying methamphetamine.
'She just lost it': Mother of assaulted student wants attacker expelled
A woman has started a petition to keep her daughter's alleged bully out of school.
$3m cocaine find on beach - more could wash up: police
A large amount of cocaine has washed up on a West Auckland beach
Donations for Chinese-NZ family in road rage incident reach $76,000
Organiser says victims grateful for support with father in hospice and mother not working.
Motorists in Auckland face delays heading into the city
A vehicle has broken down just after Greville Road on the Northern Motorway.
Family says proposed cancer drugs funding would be 'life-changing'
Pending public feedback, the changes would be implemented from December 1.
Ten arrested, luxury cars seized in massive drug bust
Raids saw armed police swoop on 17 properties in Auckland, Canterbury and Southland.
Armed police raid Auckland car yard, seize vehicles
Witness says police were removing classic cars from the yard.
Auckland Council adds 8.9ha to public block near Ihumātao
'An important contribution we can make towards the resolution of the issues at Ihumātao'.
St Lukes jewellery smash and grab: Police make fourth arrest
A 17-year-old male will be facing a number of charges, including aggravated robbery.
Alleged toddler killer fights for secrecy
A 51-year-old Auckland man was arrested and charged with murdering the boy.
Clover Park shooting: Man charged with murdering father of five
Arrest for Clover Park murder.
No parking: Blind Foundation served notice over car park
Council says consent for car park needed; property manager says public not being charged.
No arrests yet after multi-car heist in New Lynn
A forensic examination of the scene has taken place.
Top Kiwi stars in German tournament
Cody Harris warms up for NZ Darts Masters with run to semifinal.
Sport star and the drug case: Supreme Court bid to keep name secret
Prominent sportsman linked to international drug conspiracy taking case to highest court.
More than 100 gather for Hong Kong protest
Unlike the first protest, today's event was free of any physical conflict.
Ex-Auckland Council worker denies Chinese tech deal bribery charges
The alleged bribe was to secure a $150,000 Chinese goods contract.
Garage heist: Performance cars heading to chop shop?
Car dealership owner fears stolen cars will be chopped up and sold for parts.
Parts of Three Kings, Epsom and Papakura without power since early hours
Vector is working to fix powerlines brought down by bad weather in Auckland today.
Arrest warrant issued: Shot Killer Beez boss Josh Masters fails to show at court
Arrest warrant issued for high-profile Killer Beez gang president Josh Masters.
Seymour's letter to Chinese: Stop interfering in NZ's internal affairs
Epsom MP David Seymour pens strongly worded letter to Chinese Consul General in Auckland.
Wild weather: Trees down, power outages in Auckland add to traffic woes
Traffic lights are out in parts of Mt Albert, Three Kings and Royal Oak.