Woman who refused to watch safety video kicked off Air NZ flight
The woman failed to comply with the instructions of flight staff, police report.
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Son strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alight
Kiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.
Crash causing delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.
'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boys
Benjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.
'Virtual refugees': The hapū that refused to die
"We were landless, almost language-less and had all but lost our culture."
Lockdown lifted from Auckland Housing NZ offices
The Greenlane building went into lockdown after a threat was made against staff.
Largest meth factory ringleader wants day in court
Brownie Harding oversaw the largest methamphetamine lab in New Zealand.
Auckland man finds piece of plastic in his takeaway pizza
The father says he noticed a piece of plastic in the pizza just before his kids ate it.
Commuter crawl: Traffic backs up 20km after truck rolls
The crash just before the Tristram Rd off-ramp is now cleared.
Customs snag $10m in illicit drugs in airport busts
Four alleged drug couriers arrested at Auckland Airport.
Birkenhead residents fear apartment developer exploiting loophole
Developer using a loophole to build apartment block in suburban street, residents say.
'Heavy congestion': Multi-car crash causing delays on SH16
The crash is affecting the city bound lane just prior to Lincoln Rd off-ramp.
Goff promises review of council-controlled organisations if re-elected
The review of CCOs is expected to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Battle of the baristas: Latte-makers face off in leafy Parnell
The lattes were judged on visual appearance and the use of identical patterns.
Young dad gets dream wedding week before death
Inspirational dad Julian Coulston married his best mate eight days before dying of cancer.
One person dead after crash in Glen Eden
Two other people escaped with minor injuries after the crash just before 4am.
Hip-hop artist Savage on mission to help reduce youth suicide
Savage opens up about his niece's death from suicide and his own thoughts at the same age.
Five years of Uber: New Zealanders clock up 230 million km
Uber has hit several roadblocks since launching here in 2014.
Foggy skies: 112 flights delayed or cancelled
Almost 100 flights have been affected by this morning's fog.
Georgia Hulls keeping strides in lanes of maturity
Georgia Hulls sees her first World University Athletics Championship as key stepping stone
Accused keeps name secret after homicide on Auckland's North Shore
A 26-year-old man was granted name suppression in court today.
Sri Lankan suicide bomber's mum, sister in Auckland
Mother and sister 'co-operating fully' with NZ Police from home in South Auckland.
Ports of Auckland 'apology' over CEO's Quay St comments
The ports CEO claimed he didn't know the Quay St works start date before the public.
Pod of dolphins 'not bothered' by confident Auckland swimmers who 'engaged' them
Seven "playful" dolphins frolicked in the water at Murrays Bay with three swimmers today.
Armed police cordon off street in Mangere, South Auckland, following dispute
Police have cordoned off Pukaki Rd, Mangere, responding to a dispute at 6.30pm tonight.
Businessman facing extradition to Oz over tax fraud charges denied bail
A Chinese businessman accused of tax fraud has seemingly been in hiding near Auckland.
Huge cache of swamp kauri uncovered at Auckland construction site
More than 20 pieces of the timber potentially worth $10,000 per cubic metre was unearthed.
Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy trial
A well-known Kiwi sports star has been linked to a drug importation case.
Owner who claimed building wasn't leaky ordered to pay $500k in repairs
Company ordered to pay repair costs after falsely claiming the house was not leaky.
Kmart attack: Mum's horror as stranger rams, punches 'tantrum' toddler
'We can see that she has actually punched your son in the head with quite some force.'
Comanchero raid: Media personality faces $300,000 money laundering charge
Media personality told his job prospects 'in danger' due to charge, court told.
Simon Wilson: How Auckland Council found $500m without cutting costs
How did Auckland Council find an extra half a billion for the CRL without cutting costs?
The Crusaders combo that is a glimpse into All Blacks future
COMMENT: Test of young combination will make ABs coaches sit up and take notice.
Budget blowout: Council approves $500m City Rail Link bailout
The budget boost will ensure project is 'future-proofed', Mayor Phill Goff says.