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'Good to be home': Crowded House deliver unforgettable Auckland performance
'I feel very blessed to be amongst you and to be in Auckland.'
Santa Claus is coming to Auckland City today
The big guy in the red suit will be in the parade at 11am.
Simon Wilson: The Mowbrays, the helipad - and the 'most loathed' organisation in council
OPINION: Auckland already has a salutary warning about rich-listers and helicopters.
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
'Prurient interest': Name of Ponsonby CEO accused of $430K supercar 'road rage' attack suppressed
The wealthy company director will be allowed to keep his name secret – for now.
One person injured following assault in Totara Heights, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the incident around 4pm.
Gang patch ban: Police continue seizure of paraphernalia
A patched Black Power member was arrested wearing a Nomads cap on Cuba Mall in Wellington.
Tyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnouts
The judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.
Praise for stabbed security guard as police minister visits hospital
“We shudder to think what could’ve happened if knife-wielding offender wasn’t stopped."
'Woke nonsense': Santa's helpers told to wear seatbelts on Christmas parade floats
Move comes despite no one falling off a float in the 75 years the parade's been running.
We're expecting! How Jack Tame predicted his wife's pregnancy
'It’s amazing how much a line on a stick can change your life,' popular radio host says.
Get into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Auckland - here's how to start celebrating.
Sergio Williams flees scene after killing Herbert Bradley
Sergio Williams argued the killing of Herbert Bradley was self-defence and a tragic accident, but failed to help the pensioner as he lay dying. Video / NZ Police
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
The colourful life and tragic death of a pensioner murdered in his Queen St apartment
Herbert Bradley foresaw his own death, but who was the 70-year-old murdered last year?
Three men rob $13m Auckland mansion owned by NZ rich-listers
Three men targeted the mansion at 11pm on Thursday.
20-year-old arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of $200k
The scam involved fraudulent emails pretending to be from the victims' banks.
Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall
The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.
Wayne Brown unveils bus driver safety screens
Mayor Wayne Brown unveils the driver safety screens being rolled out on Auckland buses. Video / Carson Bluck
Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.
'Not controversial' - Harcourts boss Martin Cooper on documents sought by REA
'I regret these documents were not simply sourced and provided at the time' - Cooper
Watch: Gang president's patch seized under new insignia ban
Armed police stood guard as the patched members were led out in handcuffs.
Simon and Paula Herbert buy into NZX-listed WasteCo
New move from couple with holdings in marina, data centre and dredging sectors.
Oceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells properties
Firm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.
NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West Auckland
Members of the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad were seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West Auckland on View Rd in Henderson. Video / NZME
'Awful situation': Security guard stabbed in neck outside Newmarket mall undergoes surgery
The Newmarket Business Association says there is no further threat to the area.
Homicide investigation launched after death of Otago woman eight months ago
Police say they are 'working tirelessly' to investigate the Lake Hāwea death.
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
'Utter tragedy': Van driver avoids conviction after fatally crushing man
“His absence is a shadow we can not escape," the victim's sister said in court.
Driver protection screens to be installed on all Auckland buses by 2026
Bus drivers have been regularly targeted with violence and racist abuse in recent months.
Everything you need to know ahead of the Auckland Santa Parade
From where to get the best view to when the roads will close.
Pedestrian seriously injured in North Shore accident
The injured person was taken to North Shore Hospital.
Hard data shows concrete roads more cost-effective than tar seal
Concrete roads are said to be 17% cheaper over their lifespan, better for the environment.