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The Kiwi landscaping business sold to a Japanese billionaire investor
Scott Humphreys started the company with a wheelbarrow and a station wagon.
Watch: Vehicle rammed as weapon-wielding groups clash outside Auckland hospital
SUV reversed at speed, bat flung and metal pole used as spear during dispute.
Former Tipene Funerals undertaker accused of misconduct denies charges
Former Casketeers' undertaker Fiona Bakulich is accused of putting bodies in plastic bags.
New steel artworks stand tall as Sculpture in the Gardens opens in Auckland
The biennial exhibition is New Zealand’s most popular outdoor event.
King Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth scheme
Nigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.
Child critical after being hit by vehicle in West Auckland driveway
The child has been taken to Starship children's hospital.
Traffic delays in Auckland ahead of Coldplay, heavy rain warnings for North Island
Rain will make its way northwards across the North Island for Friday afternoon.
What you need to know about Auckland’s new $1m Christmas tree
The new Christmas tree set to illuminate the city from November 23.
'Might have been cheating': Jogger explains why she filmed golf course sex romp
The Clarks Beach club said it was aware of the lewd incident.
Infant death in Auckland home treated as 'unexplained'
Police say they were called to the Ninth View Ave home at 10.22pm last night.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between
Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.
New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich
The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.
50-year-old Victoria Park sculpture damaged in fire
The massive sculpture, named Homage to Will, was being used as a temporary shelter.
Empty office sale to bring pre-Christmas shareholder cheer
Company has ditched plans to add three extra levels to the building above Fanshawe St.
Couple's brazen act on Auckland golf course sparks social media frenzy
The Clarks Beach club said it was aware of the lewd incident.
'Easy sales are not there any more' - liquidator of Chch real estate office
Head office had terminated arrangements with agency for non-payment of fees - liquidator.
'Game-changer' contactless payments coming to Auckland public transport – how it works, how to pay
The new payment method is commonly used on transport systems elsewhere around the world.
Delay looms for FMA case against Du Vul founders unable to secure lawyer
FMA action could be stalled by lack of lawyer but PwC action will proceed as planned.
Jury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neck
But the group also rejected a murder finding.
'Woke up to armed cop': Du Val founder hits out at police after raid on Remuera home
'Every grubby witness' among the forces lamented in since-deleted post.
Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
Contactless payments for Auckland public transport rides to start Sunday
The new card readers will accept Apple and Google Pay, debit cards and most credit cards.
Five huia feathers are set to fly high off the auction block
Following the record $46k single huia feather sale, five more are for grabs.
Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.
Police helicopter finds body after tractor rolls down bank on rural Auckland farm
Police received concerned calls after the victim had not returned from spraying weeds.
Changes in order for Auckland’s famous Franklin Road Christmas lights
The lights will start later in December, turn off earlier at night and have security.
From 1800 homes to 700: Fletcher downsizes plans for ex-Three Kings quarry
'Not having the accusation of we are building in a hole,' - Steve Evans, Fletcher Living.
Gang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boy
The rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.
Watch: Air NZ release new safety video featuring Steven and Valerie Adams
The video, released today, features two famous Kiwi siblings.
Society Insider: Tenby Powell's cancer bucket list; property mogul Nigel McKenna's big year
A $100m hotel and spa and globe-trotting with rising hospo star partner.
Letters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just money
OPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'
Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.
Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in Australia
Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.