Sentencing delayed for homophobic attack on TV reporter, friend
The attack had earlier been described as "vicious and unprovoked" by the judge.
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The family say they cannot afford the repairs and will have to sell the house.
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No refugee status for man saying he is Taliban target
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Super fan: Kiwi books last-minute flight to England for final
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'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presents
Bad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.
Man charged with assaulting baby in Ponsonby Rd incident
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Auckland lawyer suspended after pressuring client to plead guilty to rape
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Grounded: Air NZ warns fog causing 'significant' delays
Fog and low cloud are affecting turbo-prop aircraft services.
'Gratuitous violence': Police disciplined for excessive force after pursuit
The officers kneed and stood on the offender during arrest.
Kiwi man pays $80 to abuse boy in hotel room
A Kiwi man paid $80 for two hours with a boy, whom he abused in a Manila hotel room.
Conveyor belt spreads fire through Green Gorilla recycling plant
Fifteen crews attended the rubbish fire in Onehunga.
Pen-pals with infamous killer: 'Dad would've had a hissy fit'
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Fore! Redevelopment of Chamberlain Park a step closer
Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee voted to proceed towards changes.
Baby taken to hospital, man in police custody after incident
Officers pulled man over on Ponsonby Rd due to the manner of his driving.
Banker forfeits $850k in $54m mortgage fraud case
Former BNZ banker has had his sentencing conditions eased after forfeiting $850,000.
Uber driver speaks, denies assaulting child
Uber driver blocked from his account: "I don't know how I am going to feed my kids."
Motorway madness: Crashes and breakdowns create headaches
A number of incidents throughout the Auckland network are causing disruptions.
Rain forecast, but it won't be enough, Watercare says
Heavy rain is needed to fill the void left by a dry summer and autumn, Watercare said.
Auckland boatie who caused collision fined $5050
Boatie was looking at a navigation app on his phone when the crash happened.
Trio set for trial over alleged $8m fraud
The three accused deny the allegations which have led to a total of 71 charges.
Fog woes: Restrictions lifted after flights cancelled, delayed
Clear skies and light winds made for patches of fog across the city.
Waiheke ferry woes: Another year for a resolution
Waiheke, Devonport ferry users have been complaining about cancellations and delays.
Air travel and fog: What you need to know
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Auckland architect accused of stealing trade secrets
Business plans and project files were allegedly stolen from an Auckland architecture firm.
Family's $200k renovation hell: House deemed unsafe, builder deported
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