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Partners in crime: Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster jailed
The partners in crime stole more than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money.
Antiques store selling Nazi replicas upsets west Aucklanders
Store sells swastika pendants, knives and medals carved with Nazi insignia, SS helmets.
Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga
Kings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour
Soaking wet: Deluge to start the day, more to come
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland.
A home with no insulation: Damp, mouldy and big power bills
Comment: With new insulation laws now in effect, what rights do current tenants have?
This weekend we want to go to ...
Auckland has a new winter festival and a star Kiwi muso returns to the stage this weekend.
Bermageddon 2: Auckland Council wants berm parking ban
A motorists' watchdog has hit back, telling the city not to punish car owners.
Heavy rain and snow predicted over parts of NZ
MetService says a front will slide north across central and northern NZ tonight.
Auckland politician censured after alleged threat
Censuring follows two complaints from members of the public about his conduct.
Dramatic police chase criss-crosses Auckland
The car made it from Manurewa to Silverdale before suspects were apprehended.
Stolen dog returned to rightful owner by police
A woman has been in talks with police about the theft of the dog, Milo.
One person critical following crash near Huntly
Police advise the road is currently closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Kiwi sports star fights to keep name secret in drug case
Communications intercepted by police linked the sportsman to the conspiracy.
Gaggle of geese living in Auckland park face being culled
The gaggle has grown too big for the council's comfort.
Accused teen stabber named before trial
A High Court trial is due to be held in October.
Phil Goff proposes cheaper public transport fares for children
The Auckland Mayor says the more affordable transport is made, more people will use it.
Simon Wilson: Why are we on such a slow road to change?
COMMENT: Auckland's new City Centre Masterplan is far more timid than it needs to be.
Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms
'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'
Pedestrian in critical condition following collision with bus
The incident took place in the Auckland CBD.
Fraud victims: 'Andrews has changed our lives forever'
His occupation is listed on court documents as a salesman - it should have read fraudster.
Fatal central Auckland crash: Widow's grief after innocent husband killed
Nishat Abedi prayed the drunk driver would not get home detention for killing her husband.
Government steps up Hauraki Gulf conservation process
It wants to revive a plan to rejuvenate fish stocks, slash sediment and reduce pollution.
Traffic throughout Auckland city starting to swell
A number of breakdowns and crashes throughout Auckland are causing delays.
Four times as many Aucklanders suffering from flu-like symptoms
If you were still planning to get the flu vaccine, you're probably too late.
Is this the future for Queen Street?
Plans revealed for reducing cars in Queen Street in downtown Auckland.
Dry July? Aucklanders urged to conserve water as dams run low
Auckland city's total water storage is down to 59.2 per cent.
Mayoral hopeful John Tamihere would sell 49pc of Watercare
Candidate announced the plan at a breakfast with Phil Goff this morning.
'Don't call the cops': Drunk driver jailed for fatal taxi crash
The driver ran a red light and blew more than three times over the breath alcohol limit.
Crashes, rail woes cause delays for commuters
There are reports of a serious crash on SH16 between Waimauku and Helensville.
Sophisticated telco scam targets cop, Govt worker
Two victims of such frauds were a government worker and his son, a police officer.
From knocking on death's door to a second chance: Double organ recipient's amazing story
A heart and liver transplant have given 25-year-old Jessica Manning a second shot at life.
Groom stranded in India after Immigration NZ error to be reunited with wife
Kinjal Pandya arrived in NZ late on Saturday night after INZ grants visitor visa.