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Man claims guns stolen: Police allegedly find them in walk-in wardrobe
The firearms have been seized and will be destroyed.
John Tamihere launches legal action against Auckland council
John Tamihere says there would no conflict or conundrums with the action if he was Mayor.
Bus, three cars involved in serious Herne Bay crash
Three vehicles damaged in collision with OuterLink bus in West End Rd.
School's back: Crash slowing commuters in East Auckland
Bus services and drivers should expect delays from East Auckland.
Whitcoulls Top 100: Harry Potter, war and classics on top
The votes have been cast, counted and now the results have been released.
John Roughan: Auckland - a city well short of super
COMMENT: Is it any wonder it is impossible to get real civic progress with the Super City?
Lotto franchise owner: 'Every single one feels like a family member'
Wellsford shop owner overcome with emotion after $16.5m Powerball win.
What the haul? Pontoon pinched in broad daylight
A pontoon was pinched on Waiheke Island in broad daylight.
Crash bang: Car ploughs into Auckland bank, police on scene
Witness reports huge bang, driver pulled from car
Midwives leave Middlemore Hospital in droves
An internal review has outlined the challenges in finding and keeping experienced workers.
Superyacht woes: Will billionaires desert America's Cup?
Industry insiders call projections 160 superyachts will arrive in NZ in 2021 "misleading".
Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response
High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.
The doorknock that changed their lives: The mother and the cop
On a doorstep in the darkness, tragedy brought them together. This is their story.
Sephora hits back after Auckland store opening waste claims
Claims of irresponsible waste dumping during its much-hyped store launch in Auckland.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Aucklanders fork out $9 million in bus lane fines
Auckland bus lane fines max out at more than $9 million in less than 12 months.
Luxury homes, chefs, security: America's Cup rich and famous descend on NZ
Luxury homes, chartered boats, nannies - the people organising it all.
Serious crash closes section of Auckland motorway
Three people have been hurt in the crash, one critically.
Lizzie Marvelly: Bold, inclusive? Throw your hat in for mayor
COMMENT: The face of the city is diverse, not an older Pākehā gentleman.
Goff and Twyford side-step City Rail Link hardship fund
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is also in the gun for not helping distressed businesses.
Watch: Zut alors - French out in force in Link Alliance signing
The formal signing did not occur until today, because of the project's complexity.
Auckland police officer charged with careless driving
The officer appeared in the Auckland District Court today. He remains on active duty.
School and director lose secrecy fight over unapproved enrolments, false claims
The school was taken to court over the unapproved enrolment of international students.
Racist road-rage: Driver jailed for attack that fractured child's skull
A family picking blueberries soon became victims of a man who 'felt like killing'.
Serious motorcycle crash on Great North Rd delaying commuters
Motorists can expect long delays as citybound lanes were closed.
Auckland train commuters face delays as rail line reopens after truck crash
Auckland Western Line reopens after truck hits railway bridge, but delays expected.
Accused architect: 'I don't know what a trade secret is'
A 46-year-old architect is on trial for allegedly stealing his former firm's secrets.
Shark bait: Kiwi diver recounts great white attack
Val Croon had to fend off the great white shark at the Chatham Islands.
'Vicious, wicked attack': 81yo knocked down by stranger
"You don't expect it to happen in St Heliers on a Sunday afternoon do you?"
Bad taste: Naturopath's 'misleading' food intolerance claims rebuked
Claims a blood test could diagnose food intolerances was misleading, says the ASA.
$5m in cash, bling, sports cars seized from meth dealer
Chris Yim was jailed for his part in a $40m drug trade - now police are taking his assets.
Woman king hit while smoking: Police appeal for info
'I know there are witnesses out there,' says victim seeking witnesses to violent assault.
Life support off, paralysed crash toddler fights on
Amirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.