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Simplicity Living's biggest scheme: $225m Mt Wellington rental apartments
New business plans to develop 10,000 rental housing units nationally.
Owners of flood-damaged homes fear buyouts will leave them in debt
Many residents will have to pay for a mortgage on a house they no longer own.
Murder defendant says 94 stab wounds were inflicted in self-defence
She was previously convicted of a similar but non-fatal incident in Australia.
Person rescued from Browns Bay during amphibious boat sales event
It was a fortunate coincidence the Sealegs boats were hosting an event at the beach.
'Pointless teen drama' spurred young couple to cause 18yo pedestrian's death, Crown says as trial begins
Connor Boyd, 18, was fatally run over in 2022.
'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one life
The feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.
'Our approach was wrong': Auckland Museum apologises for lighting up in support of Israel
Pro-Palestinian supporters engaged in a "black out" of the museum's lights.
Second former King’s College teacher faces new allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward students
The news comes after former King's teacher Paul Dodd was sentenced to jail in the UK.
Labour forgot Auckland in October of 2021. Two years on, the city made it remember
OPINION: The rightward swing was not a nationwide phenomenon in our cities.
Exclusive: Why SkyCity chief executive Michael Ahearne is leaving
Casino boss says he feels it’s time to go home.
Blaze in East Tāmaki factory under control
Four crews, a ladder truck and support vehicles responded to the alarm.
Dog falls into grave at Auckland funeral moments before coffin is lowered
The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.
'There's a bit of volatility': High-ranking Nats meet at Luxon's Remuera home
A long strategy meeting with Nicola Willis and other MPs took place.
Two hole-in-ones in three days: Auckland pensioner reveals strategy for overcoming massive odds
The ex-teacher had five previous hole-in-ones.
Two occupants in critical condition after vehicle flips off Auckland motorway
Two of the car's occupants remain in an induced coma.
Auckland seats on knife-edge as Nats celebrate snatching Labour strongholds
Some traditional Labour strongholds including Mt Albert are incredibly close.
'A great day': Luxon on win for National and All Blacks
After a win for National and a win for the All Blacks, Luxon is having a good morning.
Man seriously injured by firearm in Auckland last night
Police said a person had suffered a gunshot wound in Avondale overnight.
Four people injured after midnight crash
Two of the four people suffered critical injuries.
Green Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electorates
In one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.
Blue wave over Auckland, Act's van Velden wins Tāmaki
The election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates.
Use it or lose it: Restaurant legend issues drastic SOS to downtown Auckland diners
'I'm sure I'm not the only one pacing the house at 3am.'
Red seats turn blue? National ahead in Labour's Auckland strongholds
The election 2023 results for Auckland's electorates look heavily in National's favour.
The girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbour
Lisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.
Lawyer names himself sole beneficiary of client’s will, instead of her daughters
He suggested a daughter who raised concerns about the will had "psychological issues".
Elderly couple ‘stood over’ for $35k tree trimming
Other arborists estimated the job was only worth $5000.
Lawyers complain about building WoF change, MBIE hits back
Lawyers v MBIE on building WoFs: what's behind dispute between the two?
'We will love you forever': Grieving family pay tribute to celebrity physician Dr Tom
"He was so much to so many, but to us, he was everything.”
Eke Panuku to sell Northcote town centre
The 3.13ha publicly owned site now a large carpark surrounded by shops on council land.
Duo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his views
Radio host Harnek Singh nearly died after a group of strangers ambushed and stabbed him.
'He is the Head Hunters': Detectives offer rare insight into gang's alleged chief
"He’s the chief. The boss. WD."
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
'Sensationalist': Fletcher boss hits back at Aussie builder on $750m leaky pipe repair claim
Poor installation practices in Perth were cited including over-bending, poor lagging.