Why Auckland’s economic growth isn’t matching its potential
The country’s biggest region hasn’t quite met its full potential in economic activity.
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CRL is NZ's largest transport project, featuring 3.45 km twin tunnels.
Auckland’s $9.4b tech sector drives push for innovation hub
Auckland generates over half of NZ's revenue from top 200 tech companies.
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'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'
‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.
Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied
Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
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Jon Christie says public support has been overwhelming – but not everyone is a fan.
Watch: Car engulfed in flames in suspicious Auckland fire
Intense smoke and flames could be seen coming from the fully-engulfed car.
How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
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Letters: We can't expect teachers to be parents too
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‘Changing your mentality’: How Kiwi kickboxer fights during Ramadan fast
She will fast until about an hour before fighting Aima Hattori.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening
The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.
‘A fantastic family home’: Buyer emerges for infamous mansion
Philip Polkinghorne was aquitted of murdering his wife after her body was found in home.
Auckland Facebook group stirs controversy with pay-to-post plan
Admins banned at least 88 members for reacting to the fee proposal.
Fire crews contain major blaze at East Auckland warehouse
At the peak, 45 firefighters and 11 trucks were on the scene.
Large blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.
Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ Herald
Six years after NZICC fire, court case looms
The case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.
Why Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarch
Polyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.
Watch: Reckless scooter rider banned after bowling and injuring pedestrian
The incident was caught on CCTV outside an Auckland central apartment block.
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Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation
Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.
Opinion: Theatre’s role in bicultural debate ignored by NZ playwrights
John G. Davies: Perhaps our practitioners are afraid to be labelled.
‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewellery
The owner says he 'hadn't slept a wink' since the robbery.
How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.
Small Business: From corporate life to backyard flower farming
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One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life
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Reports of fire at college days after threat prompts lockdown
The fires are not thought to be linked to a threatening email that closed the school.
‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fears
Outdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.