'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
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Site of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sell
The 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.
Watch: Fire near Auckland International Airport
Three fire trucks were at the scrub fire on George Bolt Memorial Drive just after 1.40pm.
SH1 blocked by two-car crash at Topuni
The crash between Auckland and Whangārei occurred at midday on Thursday.
Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn
Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.
Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse
No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.
Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
Editorial: The Auckland transport project that never got past the 'Stop' sign
OPINION: Scrapping Auckland's light rail was the only decision possible.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffle
The controversial media personality says she was the victim.
Two teens arrested after gunshot killed one teen, left another fighting for life
A gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.
Live shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beach
The bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.
'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty plea
The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.
Harcourts' agency owner liquidates, forms new company to continue
"Relationship breakdown" cited by the liquidator as the reason for the companies folding.
Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage
About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.
Missing swimmer at Whangaparāoa Peninsula: Police continue search
Police are asking for information from the public to help with their search.
Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car
The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.
'I take full responsibility': Ghahraman resigns as MP, police visit home
Ghahraman says she 'fell short' of the expectations of elected representatives.
Golriz Gharahman’s replacement: Who is Celia Wade-Brown?
Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.
Police visit home of Golriz Ghahraman amid shoplifting investigation
The visit by police comes days after she returned to NZ.
Two cars stolen in Hamilton: Police arrest three 16-year-olds, two adults in court
Police arrested five people in total overnight over the two stolen cars.
Watch: Security footage circulates of Golriz Ghahraman's alleged shoplifting
The footage appears to show Ghahraman slipping a designer bag into one other large bag.
Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.
Hard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C days
There will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.
Auckland suburbs' state house development will take 100 years at current rate
In 2014, 10,500 new homes were planned.
Rain makes Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming — again
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
Golriz Ghahraman faces third allegation, free uniform and public transport fare hikes | Focus Morning Bulletin January 16, 2024
Golriz Ghahraman faces a third shoplifting allegation, school’s radical 40-thousand-dollar gamble to fix attendance and why public transport prices in Auckland are getting hiked in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty
'Insult to injury': AT's fare hike may drive commuters away, group suggests
Next month, trips on AT's buses, trains, and ferries will be up to 40 cents more.
Simon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reform
OPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.
Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
Supermarket's CCTV policy 'only serves offenders'
A private investigator has offered his company's services for free.
'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at Pātaua
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
Police seek two women after 'incident' at Auckland Limp Bizkit concert
Police appealed to the public to identify the women, who were photographed at the concert.
Significant police presence as murder-accused appear in court, keep names secret
The 19-year-old's body was found nine months after he went missing.