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Jurors shown video of 22yo's fatal stabbing as murder trial begins
Graphic content: The victim, 22, died after he was dumped at Takanini Medical Centre.
Major disruptions for Auckland trains
Two separate incidents, a track failure and a crash, are responsible for the disruption.
Kitchen hand gets $19k after she was sacked for raising concerns about being underpaid
'These were serious breaches of good faith and procedural fairness,' the ERA ruled.
'Serious misconduct': Police Commissioner concerned about sexual innuendo
New Zealand's top cop did not believe the code was 'sustainable'.
Westpac strike: Demonstration and ‘capitalist pig’ at Britomart
'They have to be very, very angry to go on strike,' union says of rare bank worker action.
Ram raiders target upmarket Remuera eatery - 'What the hell's going on?'
Upmarket eatery newest target of window-smashing burglars.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
Ōnehunga homicide: Culprit was insane when he killed Maria Brown, 77, judge finds
Brown was found dead at her Moana Ave home in Ōnehunga on June 5 - her birthday.
Fleeing driver wrong-way motorway chaos: Stolen SUV crashes, offender car-jacks second car
Northbound lanes on State Highway 20 have been blocked.
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.
Police at scene of ram raid in Takapuna
Police make arrests after a ram raid in Takapuna overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Police arrest one, impound motorcycles after gang convoy
A huge convoy is expected this afternoon for the former Auckland chapter head.
Queen St shooting victim Sione Tuuholoaki remembered as ‘always polite, hardworking’ by workmates
Tuuholoaki was shot on Thursday, along with another man. He died in hospital the next day.
School lockdown: Police investigating after student pulls knife on another pupil
The school went into lockdown about 2pm and asked parents to stay away, not contact kids.
Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
A close friend says just a few weeks ago the dead woman was in good spirits.
‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund
"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Metlifecare wants to build new hospital block, residents remain in existing building
Feedback must be in by August 28 via written submissions.
‘Heartbroken’: Five of 10 puppies found in rubbish truck have died
The puppies were found in a bag in a rubbish truck in the Papakura/Hunua area of Auckland.
Rating Auckland: New report says city shines on quality of life, falls short on transport, safety
Auckland has pressing knowledge, skills and innovation deficits, says Mark Thomas.
Exclusive: Patched Head Hunter killed in park shooting, new gangland feud fears
The killing of a patched Head Hunter will be seen as a major escalation.
Shareholder advocate suing Nido promoter, Maat directors over $41m investor losses
"An extraordinarily high loss for a New Zealand commercial property syndication."
NZ's newest city: When we will be able to move to Drury East?
The Drury East developers are thinking decades ahead for the project's future.
Bunnings consults on laying off 100 NZ staff from HQ
"Our team continues to grow as we actively recruit roles across our store network."
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
Sir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZ
OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.
Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window
The mother told her kids what they saw was not a game, it was real life.
Queen St shooting victim named as Auckland man Sione Tuuholoaki
Tuuholoaki was taken off life support and died with his family beside him.
‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve
Police have said they believe that those involved are known to each other.
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.
'Under siege': Abandoned home a cannabis grow house after no action on complaints
Residents of Zion Road say they have been going through "hell".