'The chosen one': Business owner-turned-prison inmate explains how he was recruited to kill
The witness is already serving a sentence for the radio host's attempted murder.
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NBR publisher Todd Scott tackled a man allegedly abusing staff at an Auckland supermarket.
Missing East Auckland local found dead in Bucklands Beach
He was known to frequently walk along beaches near Mellons Bay, police said.
Ransomware attack suspected on Auckland Transport's Hop card system
People can still catch buses, trains and ferries while the issue is being resolved.
Four political parties pledge to strengthen legal protections against stalking
The pledges follow the murder of promising AUT student Farzana Yaqubi.
EVs, fast food and a supermarket - the new stores coming to Westgate
A multimillion-dollar collection of new fast-food stores is opening near Costco Fuel.
'We want to see police': Calls for more security in CBD
Inner city Auckland residents and business owners want more police on the streets.
Staff member 'shaken' as armed, masked offenders rob Mt Albert sports bar
Armed police were standing outside the cordoned-off bar this morning.
'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfall
Developer Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.
Woman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dots
Woman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.
House sales finally get a spring in their step
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Trial date assigned for pair accused of pensioner's stabbing death in Auckland CBD apartment
Both defendants appeared in court, although one was via audio-visual feed.
Teen accused of murdering 56-year-old at Epsom motel returns to court
The teen continues to have interim name suppression.
Watch: 'Nervous' driver swerves wildly, hits barrier on Harbour Bridge
The lanes can be notoriously narrow.
'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
'I feel that gap in my heart, I need answers': Widower of woman killed by her own van speaks
Widower laments the loss of his wife nearly three years on from death.
'I will kill you': Former TVNZ reporter bitten, cut with car keys by ex
Woman was accused of wounding her former partner at a sailing club last October.
Auckland homicide: Police arrest, charge 29yo with murder, victim named
Police were called to a house on Gloria Ave, Te Atatū about 7.15am on Monday.
Murder accused allegedly strangled, taunted ex-girlfriend after revealing details of affair
Accused murderer Sean Hayde allegedly strangled and poured hot sauce on his ex-partner.
Fake gun arrests: Te Atatū school in lockdown
Freyburg Community School went into lockdown today after imitation guns were seen nearby.
Hip-hop venture: Poetik touch to new shop in Avondale, West Auckland
"We want to see more of our community in the music industry work together."
Auckland man arrested for SkyCity casino heist, charged with aggravated robbery
Investigation was launched after a man, claiming to be armed, allegedly robbed the casino.
Hurt pride leads to murder: Shooter sentenced for killing teen driver
A jury convicted the gun enthusiast in May but his co-defendant was acquitted.
Person killed in Papatoetoe crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on Great South Rd last night.
Coroner's handbrake warning after mother killed by rolling van
Kraleva, 52, died from blunt force injuries to her torso on October 14, 2020.
Truck crashes into South Auckland house
Two firetrucks are on the scene in Randwick Park, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman says.
Major traffic delays after crash in Papatoetoe
Buses have been detoured and traffic is backing up after a crash on Great South Road
'I'm gone': Radio host testifies about attack that almost cost his life
The radio host was stabbed repeatedly after having his car rammed.
Auckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidence
The popular former soldier was killed by two men he knew, the Crown says.
Firefighters killed in 9/11 attack remembered at annual event
It's been 22 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York.
'Unwelcome': Dying woman's family refused visit at retirement village
The woman was shocked to see her mother with a blackened tongue and in pain.
One man's $360m plans for two of his six retirement villages: Graham Wilkinson
One man owns six big NZ retirement villages.
Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.
Gun recovered after Epsom liquor store raid, Nike, petrol shop targeted, nine arrested
Police blast youths' violent actions as 'brazen' and 'unacceptable'.