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Lockdown breaches and stolen loo paper: Tenants kicked out of apartment tower
Loud rows, vile language, and petty theft. Everyone in the high-rise had had enough.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
'Insane': Hundreds queue overnight for residency visa medicals
Round two of one-off residency visa applications open on March 1.
'Unfounded': Manurewa Marae false vaccination allegations shot down
Further investigation could occur if more information was provided.
'Miss you so dearly': All Black great's sister dies in Auckland church accident
Helen Verry, 44, died at a church in West Auckland.
Auckland clothing store, Nelson Airport and Gisborne McDonald's among new locations of interest
It comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests negative for the virus.
Omicron threatens to expose home isolation flaws, warns GP
Officials appeared to be unaware home isolation targets weren't being hit.
Delta put paid to their first wedding day - Omicron won't spoil their second
Their September wedding postponement won't be repeated, a couple vow.
Ticking time bomb: Heart attack victim waits months for surgery
As at January 24, 175 patients were on the wait list for heart surgery at Auckland City.
Guns on the street: 10,000 firearms encountered by police on duty
Auckland is a hotbed for gun violence, accounting for half the nation's shooting deaths.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Locations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sites
The Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.
Show will go on: Green light for theatre opening night despite Covid red light
Director of Grand Horizons hopes the play will be a welcome escape from the pandemic.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in West Auckland crash
The crash on Edmonton Rd, Te Atatu, was reported to police at 9pm tonight.
Government's Auckland light rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
'If it ever goes ahead it will be at least $15b of wasted spending.'
Opinion: Light rail to Auckland Airport not worth the spend
OPINION: Rail links to airports are a risky business, writes Lynne Mitchell.
Fines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'
Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.
'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail
'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
OPINION: Now we have a light rail plan, let's have no more delays.
Live: 'Heavy traffic' after crashes hamper Auckland Anniversary weekend motorists
Crashes on SH1 and SH20 this afternoon have created heavy traffic and delays.
Omicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo event
Anyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.
Manurewa Marae conducts review, rebuffs false vaccination allegation
The marae concluded its review this morning and found no concerns with its service.
Locations of interest: Auckland Airport domestic terminal visited by Covid case
More locations of interest linked to Omicron cases continue to be released.
More vouchers to get Aucklanders out-and-about are up for grabs
The Government introduced the Explore Tāmaki Makaurau programme to revitalise the city.
Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.
Man seriously injured, reports of shots fired in Clendon Park after earlier fight
Police are investigating an incident in Clendon Park, South Auckland, last night.
Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases
A person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.
Business groups anxious over return to working from home
Government financial assistance required for firms facing third year of disrupted trade.
A long road to justice over $83,000 sportscar
It's a bumpy road for a luxury sportscar owner who's in a legal battle with the dealer.
Lone Star New Lynn owners step down due to mandates
Owners of Lone Star New Lynn have stepped down from the business.
Covid 19: Wellington Domestic Airport latest exposure site
More locations added as nearly 1000 people isolate after contact with Omicron cases.
'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL
Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.