'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
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Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord
'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.
'I bought it from a friend': Man found with $6500 worth of stolen Huffer clothing
Convicted man said he paid a friend $200 for 62 items of top-end clothing.
Teeth-chattering temperatures to start the winter solstice
It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.
Auckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'
Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.
Police at property after sudden death in Ranui, West Auckland
Police are now treating the death as "unexplained" .
Boat found, person still missing off Auckland coast
Police were called last night after the boat capsized.
Off to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driver
Lord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".
Super Rugby Pacific final: All you need to know as Blues take on Crusaders
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.
Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.
Bullet through window: Police investigate Auckland shooting
'There are no known gang links to the event at this time,' police say.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
'Complete nightmare': Residents want school balls at Eden Park banned
'We have burnouts, people on top of cars, patched gang members blocking the street.'
Youth jumps from moving car after fleeing police following ram raid
The youth sustained moderate injuries and was being treated at Starship Hospital.
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
Unwelcome visitor: Possum's wild night of house havoc after chimney entry
The unexpected visitor's 'gifts' were a lot less pleasing than Santa's annual arrival.
'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meeting
Retirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.
Seven days of chaos: TVNZ and the end of Kamahl Santamaria
Broadcasting star's career unravelled over one dramatic week.
Check out the top 50 Māori products from around Aotearoa
Aotearoa's top 50 Māori-made products will be made available in celebration of Matariki.
Labour Party president Claire Szabó to stand down
Szabó has run for the party before as an MP but has not decided yet on a bid for 2023.
Person dies after fall from bridge, commuter delays on Auckland motorways
Auckland motorists are being warned to expect delays.
Nearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets
18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.
NZ Paddle Blacks captain Matthew Fiso on a mission to get to world champs
Matthew Fiso is on a mission to represent NZ and Samoa at the Canoe Polo World Champs.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
'I just feel nothing, useless': Liquor store targeted three times in two months
A Bottle-O has been hit by a third ram raid, while a Noel Leeming store was also targeted.
Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets
Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold-out match could watch from hallowed ground.
Watch: Thieves escape police after robbing North Shore jeweller
Multiple members of the public witnessed the robbery unfold in Takapuna.
Luxon's Māoridom guidance questioned after potential tikanga breach
Sitting on a table, especially one used for food, is in violation of tikanga.
Watch: Shopfront wrecked as masked ram raider reverses into power tool store
The van's driver makes sure there's a path for his getaway.
Home badly damaged in morning blaze on Hibiscus Coast - reports
Sirens can be heard wailing in the northern suburb.
Gib crisis: Council cuts back on red tape
Alternative wall lining is being approved on-site to get through supply crisis.
Truce called between Killer Beez and Tribesmen to cool Auckland gang war
Peace talks between Tribesmen and Killer Beez leads to temporary truce in gang war.
Maersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping service
Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.
'Salt in the wound': Shocked scaffolder's compo fight after losing arms
'I want to see my babies. I don't want to die.'