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.
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‘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.
Why a charity drive is a lifeline for families like Emma’s
Emma had open-heart surgery at four days old.
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
Marisa Vodanovich talks to Tom Raynel about her small business, Urban Floral Farmlet.
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
Chloe Wigg's dad jumped out a window, saving their dog, but was hospitalised.
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.
'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogs
As an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.
‘Very significant figures’: Surge in US interest for NZ investor visas
Visa webpage visits soared from 8000 to 42,000 since February's announcement.
Police use new powers for first time against Head Hunters gangsters
A loaded handgun and cannabis were found during vehicle searches.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?
Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.
More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
Owners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.
Cancer patients left with no hot water in Auckland hospital ward
Transplant patient struggled to wash using kettle-boiled water and disposable bowl.
Basement Jaxx on returning to NZ for Synthony and why Kiwis ‘speak the same musical language’
The electronica legends are performing at the country’s biggest one-day music festival.
‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants
Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.
‘Very vulnerable’: Calls for govt help as homelessness surges 53%
Support agencies see increased demand; emergency housing numbers have dropped.
Public invited to see first Maungārongo apartments
A third of the 65 units have sold in this tough market. Invitations may mean more sales.
Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.
Return of a wonder? Waiwera’s famous hot springs showing exciting signs of life
The recovery raises new questions over a classic Kiwi tourism draw's potential revival.
‘They’ve destroyed him’: Family allege police assaulted man who died after being tasered
Faasala Samu (Sam) Matue died after being tasered and pepper sprayed by police.
Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
‘Justice, peace and comfort’: Tributes for man who died at Ōrere Point
He allegedly bit an officer and threatened others with a metal pole.