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Mt Eden crash horror: People 'bawling in the street'
Two still critical - including an 11-year-old girl - after crash ripped one car in half.
Kim Dotcom's final extradition appeal ends the sideshows
The long-running extradition case reaches the Supreme Court for its final(ish) hearing.
Proceeds from bracelets sold in memory of Grace Millane will fund White Ribbon youth scheme
The money would go towards White Ribbon's new youth ambassador leadership programme.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
Car 'ripped in half' and 10 injured in Auckland crash
A girl and a woman remain critically ill in hospital this morning.
Dog walker knocked out in 'unprovoked attack'
Kick to the face knocked man out and broke his jaw, police say.
'Lives shattered': Business owners slam CRL compo snub
Owner of one of NZ's oldest pubs says says more than 100 families on the brink of ruin.
Man charged after bomb threats at Whenuapai Air Force Base
Police say he is due to appear before the Waitākere District Court this afternoon.
Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi
"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."
Ports of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentence
More than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.
Colin Craig 'ambitious, self-absorbed, hypocritical': judge
Justice Kit Toogood has reflected on his time watching the Conservative Party founder.
Wild weather warning: Massive waves set to hit coast
Heavy southwest swells on most coasts are expected from Friday through the weekend.
Simon Wilson: Goff v Tamihere, the first poll numbers
First poll results for Auckland mayoral race show big gap between the leading candidates.
Parnell problems: 'Fighting, drinking, abusive' deportees causing 'havoc'
Deportees and troubled souls housed at a Parnell lodge are causing 'havoc' for residents
More tracks to be reopened in Waitākere Ranges
Plans are for 43 tracks to be reopened over the next five years.
Road rage: Man avoids charges for punching girl
No charges for man who punched a teenage girl in the face during a road rage incident
Defence force probes what went wrong in Whenuapai bomb scare
Any intrusion into a NZDF camp or base is a matter of concern, the defence force says.
Bottomless brunch disaster: Auckland eatery closes
Days after hangry diners stormed out, the Ponsonby eatery has closed its doors.
Steve Braunias tackles Auckland's 'filthiest restaurants'
Steve Braunius visits some of the worst rated Auckland restaurants.
Police arrests found to be unlawful
Arresting police officer wasn't sure of why he had arrested the people for
Waiheke ferry woes: Auckland Council to ask Govt for help
Auckland Council is asking the Government to review the exemption for the Waiheke ferries.
Fares-free: Auckland public transport free for a day to celebrate milestone
The public will get free trips on buses, trains and "most ferries" on June 23.
'Trapped in his own body': Toddler's family in desperate plea for help
Heath can't even crawl due to his condition, treatment for one year would cost $660,000.
Heartbroken son: Mum killed while writing a text at the wheel
Over $14 million in fines issued since it became illegal for drivers to use their phones.
The D-Day invasion: How a Kiwi led the way
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Nearly $100,000 worth of antique vehicles stolen
A $5000 reward has been offered for the safe return of the items.
Racial attack: Kiwi beaten, abused in daylight assault
Man assaulted, racially abused on an Auckland street - in broad daylight.
Road rage: Man punches 14yo girl in face, police slammed for slow response
Mother of 14yo girl punched by man in road- rage attack critical of slow police response.
Golfers shaken after being shot at on the course
Whangaparaoa Golf Club has warned players to stay vigilant after shots were fired.
Quickcat problems: Frustrated ferry commuters forced to wait
A ferry's engine-cooling problem causes delays, frustration for Waiheke Island commuters.
'Execution' survivor: My husband admired alleged killers' gang
Survivor testifies with a bullet still lodged in her head which was wrapped in a scarf.
Hosking: Auckland Transport is dangerous, inept and out of control
COMMENT: If you know your masters are gutless then what's to stop you running rampant?
Hangry patrons and chaos as chefs walk out of Auckland restaurant
The chefs walked out due to illness, not a fight, according to a spokesperson.