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He recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.
Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
Operation Cobalt: One arrested, bikes impounded, class A substances found in gang operation
Search warrants were carried out at properties on View Rd and Cranwell St, Henderson.
MDMA in a juice bottle, Brazilian cocaine: drug syndicate’s second last holdout pleads guilty in Auckland
Maximiliano Javier Luna faces a lengthy jail term.
'Dude, you gotta get out of here': Neighbour saves man, cat from ‘chaotic’ house fire
Residents on a street in an Auckland suburb have been evacuated due to a house fire.
Mayor Wayne Brown raises ire of union, councillor over port lease plan
The Maritime Union says it would be disastrous for Auckland if Wayne Brown gets his way.
Armed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikes
West Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.
Man in custody in relation to house fire in Papatoetoe
A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.
Two crashes and a fallen tree are causing delays on Auckland roads this morning
Auckland motorists are facing delays on the motorway network this morning.
Landlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's property
The discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.
Councillor Julie Fairey not required to disclose newly-revealed shareholdings - council
Fairey's husband Michael Wood resigned yesterday after failing to disclose the shares.
'We're deeply saddened': Colleagues mourn truck driver killed in Drury crash
The man died after a crash at the Bremner Rd overbridge on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Shopping around: ASX giant puts $58m NZ mall on block
Centre was built in 1991 and comprehensively refurbished in 2015.
PM says Michael Wood had 'blind spot' over shares
Michael Wood has released a brief statement but hasn't yet spoken to media.
Air New Zealand plane struck by lightning en route to Rarotonga, returns to Auckland
Flight NZ942 spent an hour circling off Auckland's coast before coming back.
Watch: 'Love and respect' - Conversation in te reo Māori and Mandarin goes viral
'An example of what is possible if we open our hearts and minds'
No power in some households, high prices in others
Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.
Drury fatal crash: Auckland’s Southern Motorway reopens, warnings of delays
Both lanes on State Highway 1 between Drury and Papakura have been reopened.
M9 Event to Celebrate Toi Māori: Spotlight on Mr G
Graham 'Mr G' Hoete is set to elevate Māori Art at the M9 event.
'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?
After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.
'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions
A liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.
Man accused of wrongly claiming nearly $1 million in Covid-19 wage subsidy
EXCLUSIVE: Nearly $1 million acquired in man's wage subsidy fraud, MSD alleges.
Revealed: drug smuggler Karel Sroubek can stay in NZ pending last-ditch appeal bid despite deportation order
He is nearing end of the road with appeals but can still stay in NZ pending a decision.
Man pleads guilty to ex-partner's murder, six months after taking her corpse to police station
The man showed up at the police station and approached the front counter on December 30.
Shop broken into for lollies: 'No fear from these kids'
West Auckland shop owners describe seeing 'no fear' in youths who broke into their store.
'Dog skippering his own boat' - Police carry out impawtent maritime operation
Huxley drifted away on his owner's tender.
Albany axe attack: Accused remanded in custody, keeps name secret for now
A man accused of attacking diners with an axe on the North Shore has been denied bail.
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.
Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI
Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.
Hotel DeBrett, neighbouring office block for sale
For 182 years, the site has been used for city accommodation.
What’s in store from Fletcher Building investor day?
Will it finally crack the tonne and build 1000 new homes annually here?