Simon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reform
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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.
Off-duty police recruit quits amid investigation into indecently assaulting fellow recruits
A police investigation found there was sufficient evidence to charge the recruit.
Unruly neighbours: Tenant finds neighbour hiding in his ceiling
He heard a noise coming from his ceiling ... but it wasn't rodents causing problems.
High-rise window smashes to street below in downtown Auckland
A street in the CBD has been cordoned off following the incident.
Whenua Māori mortgage breakthrough for whānau dreaming of home ownership
A new lending model could allow iwi to unlock whenua Māori for housing.
‘Pathetic’ legal catch stops supermarkets sharing CCTV for carpark crashes
Kelly Hamilton is 'defeated' after Countdown refused to give her '10 seconds' of footage.
Auckland rates: See how much you could pay with our interactive map
Auckland Council has proposed increasing rates about 7.5 per cent this year.
'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
A financial expert claims ASB was on notice of criminal activity but failed to detect it.
'All about my sex life': Celebrity chef on 'scum' using his photo for dating scams
One scammer claimed his wife left due to his bedroom performance.
$228m for 'not a single metre of track' - Govt officially scraps Auckland light rail
More than $220 million has so far been spent on the project.
Missing Auckland teen: Third man charged with murder after police find body
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.
'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam
'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.
When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Big Day Out: Lifting the lid on 90s sex, drugs and rock and roll in Auckland
Ten years on from Big Day Out's NZ farewell, tour secrets have been revealed.
MetService issues heat alerts as temperatures could reach 30C
Blenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.
Ever-reliable Mitchell steps up again for Black Caps
It will be no great shock if Daryl Mitchell stars in Sunday's second match at Seddon Park.
'My life thru jail bars' - Auckland double killer's prison Instagram revealed
And he's not the only Head Hunter posting from behind bars.
'We believe this is Jayden': Two men charged with murder after body found
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.
Vehicle owner seriously injured trying to prevent it being stolen
More than one offender was involved in the early-morning theft, police say.
Auckland's football revolution: Coach's playbook for success
Steve Corica reveals plans for building a football force in Auckland with Chris Rattue.
Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
Clouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.
Mastermind behind Ellerslie transformation not playing ‘I told you so’ card
However many turn up on Sunday will be nothing compared with TAB Karaka Millions night.
What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know
'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'
Batting blitz lifts Black Caps to convincing win
The hosts racked up their fifth-highest total in the format en route to a 46-run victory.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on Auckland’s North Head
Fenz received multiple calls from around the city saying the volcano was ablaze.
Recap: Black Caps defend big total v Pakistan
All the action from the first T20 between the Black Caps and Pakistan at Eden Park.
Eleven fire crews tackle blaze near Auckland Domain
Roads have now reopened after the blaze in central Auckland.
Shot at 12 times: Meth likely aggravated man's mental state before fatal police shooting
Jerrim Toms, 29, died near Wellsford 12 days before his daughter was born.
Green Party knew of shoplifting allegations against Ghahraman last year
A source claims they believe Ghahraman allegedly had unpaid items worth almost $15,000.