The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
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Editorial: Last Covid restrictions gone, protection is now up to us
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Record meth bust: Drugs totalling three quarters of a tonne seized in Auckland raid
The drug haul is the largest methamphetamine seizure in New Zealand history.
'Like a skydiving injury’: Woman breaks leg in three places after slipping on pedestrian dots
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Ute crashes into building in Central Auckland
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Duo avoid jail for 'dehumanising, degrading' sex acts on 14yo girls, keep names secret
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The cause behind the Western Springs College sewage leak
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Van stolen with baby inside: Mum ran for help, racked with guilt over incident
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Woman's surprise guilty plea in carpark death
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All the details for tonight's semifinal between Spain and Sweden.
Auckland train delays ahead of Fifa semi-final between Spain and Sweden
Auckland Transport says Southern and Eastern Line trains are delayed 'up to 15 minutes'.
Northland contingent expected at world boxing event
Lani Daniels and Mea Motu will defend their world title belts in Auckland.
The MDMA in the juice bottle: Auckland drug runner jailed for cartel role
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Police receive new information in hunt for missing Massey 19yo
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House market rebound fails to ignite
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'First try wins': Thrilling Auckland schoolboy semifinal decided by technicality
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Three cars, motorbike in crash on Auckland motorway
The crash is near the Greville Rd offramp, heading south.
'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictions
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'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
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“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.
Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges
The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.