Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says
An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.
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Locals decry planned $300m 39-level block nicknamed 'Burj Takapuna'
Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.
Watch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was built
From Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.
Weather: Last days of school holidays warm, sunny before turning to rain
High-pressure system to be pushed away by a low on Friday and Saturday, bringing rain.
Man accused of fatal assault at Mt Roskill bar pleads not guilty to murder
An investigation was launched after early morning death.
Traffic heavy on Auckland motorway after truck hits bridge
Traffic is backed up on the Southern motorway after a truck crashed into a bridge.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.
Man killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murder
The young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.
'I have nothing left': Police officer died after battling personal troubles, drink-driving crash
The death was a suicide, but the question of what led to the tragedy is more complex.
Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable
Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.
Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki
The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.
Auckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trial
His lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".
'Sheer madness': Road rage samurai sword attacker gets home detention
The victim had motioned for Clarke to slow down and tapped his Tesla as he drove by.
Duo who shot victim in back sentenced after trial marred by 'gang code'
Multiple witnesses had inexplicable memory loss when forced to testify, the judge noted.
September house sales data shows market past rock-bottom, agency says
House sales should pick up more steam after election as weather heats up, agency says.
Toyota adds Ezi to its rental car pool
Toyota NZ hails 'exciting opportunity' in car hire move.
Rest home fire: 34 assessed by ambulance staff, two taken to hospital
The blaze broke out in the rest home's power room around 9am.
Failed house-buyer loses bankruptcy strikeout in $756k dispute
Warnings for would-be buyers who renege.
National candidates describe threats on campaign trail
Volunteers say they have been chased down the street and threatened with abuse.
Four people assaulted in Māngere, one left critical, one in serious condition
The assault happened on Bader Drive in Māngere.
Pop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owed
The revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.
‘Menace’ serial scammer who targets vulnerable elderly women jailed again
One of NZ's most prolific fraudsters has been sentenced again after targeting elderly, ill
Bashed for a burger: Robbers target takeaway customer, bakery delivery van
Heart of the City calling for stronger police presence in the city.
Auckland Council buys $12 million worth of land to extend Botanic Gardens
Mayor Brown says 1.6-hectare land purchase was 'a difficult decision' amid budget crunch.
‘Unacceptable’ bungle: Violent offender on intensive supervision flees NZ
Man fled NZ despite stringent conditions of his sentence - and it's not an isolated case.
Jetstar admits 'mistake' when refusing young family $1560 refund
The Aucklander knew his rights but the Jetstar employee didn't appear to.
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
Tesla driver admits horrific samurai sword attack on dog walker was spurred by 'stupid road rage'
The victim, who suffered a neck gash down to the bone, was left bleeding in a ditch.
'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k job
The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.
Machete-wielding suspect accused of trying to drown police dog in Auckland creek
Police said the man was hiding in the creek when Worg was sent in to find him.
Pedestrian critically injured in Riverhead incident
The incident was reported to police just before 11am.
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'Malevolent actors': National says candidates and volunteers targeted by gang members
Carmel Sepuloni is likely to be the public face of Labour while Hipkins is ill.
Two arrested after armed robbery at Eden Terrace bar
Two people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery in Eden Terrace last month.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.