Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
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Mall heist: Bungling trio sentenced for $200k jewellery smash-and-grab
They were foiled when they offered the loot to a nearby wholesaler hours later.
Who wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?
Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.
Unauthorised concerts: Lord of the Rings composer's warning to fans
Star Entertainment GmbH is putting on a concert next month at Auckland Town Hall.
Person dies after being hit by car on Auckland’s North Shore
The crash occurred on Corinthian Dr in Albany around 9.43am.
Family-friendly autumn walks in South Auckland
Bring your buggies, dogs and littlest legs, there's a walk here for everyone.
Lockdown protest organiser Billy TK wins right to discuss case on internet
The former political hopeful has been ordered to serve four months' imprisonment.
Blocked lane now clear on SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge
A crash was blocking the centre right southbound lane on the Harbour Bridge.
Two Auckland supermarkets targeted by smash-and-grab thieves overnight
Supermarkets in Mt Roskill and Royal Oak targeted.
Rates v airport shares: The battle of the Auckland Council budget
Arts and community funding are safe(ish) but the fate of the airport shares is undecided.
Could Fletcher's Perth leaky pipe problem cost more than A$15m?
Investors may have to mull "worst-case scenario" in leaky pipe issue.
NZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developers
The two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.
Teen shot in back of head with AR-15 had been driving down Auckland road - Crown
Misiona Talafu Petelo, 19, died in October 2021 after he was taken to hospital.
Doctor prescribed 'high quantities' of addictive, controlled drugs to colleague
GP's treatment enabled doctor's drug misuse and dependence, the Medical Council said.
Lifting the lid on Scarbro failure: Construction companies owe $14m
Biggest NZ builder to declare insolvency this year: McGrathNicol says who's owed what.
Woman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings
'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.
Killer Beez shooter flouts home detention, sent to jail
Gang member's disregard for home detention means it is unsuitable to hold him to account.
French Embassy reveals why warship was in Hauraki Gulf
French officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.
One less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 students
Teacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.
Man faces serious assault charges after Burger King workers injured in alleged stabbing
The man wore a boiler suit when he appeared in court this morning.
Burger King attack: Company 'horrified', workers in serious condition
Family are wrapping support around the seriously injured workers.
Dramatic high speed stolen car chase ends in flames
The driver reversed into the front of a police vehicle and took off reaching high speeds.
Fletcher Building in leaky pipe probe
Up to 1200 West Australia homes 'experienced leaks', probe underway by authority.
Apartment pioneer caught up in Scarbro liquidation - what's next?
Leuschke Group designed the complex with 112 residences, 12 apartments and seven shops.
'Simply doing their jobs': Two BK staff stabbed in Auckland, alleged attacker arrested
The two people have been rushed to hospital.
Plumes of black smoke fill the sky in South Auckland suburb after fire
Emergency services rushed to the scene this afternoon.
Warriors-Broncos match in Napier likely to be a cracker
The Broncos are No 1 and the Warriors No 3 after Round 7.
Stay in an Airbnb decorated by spray paint artist, Flox
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‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding
'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.
Birkenhead Jewellers suffers second ram raid
A Birkenhead Jewellers has suffered their second ram raid since 2022. Video / Hayden Woodward
Taxpayers forking out $1.2m weekly to keep Auckland light rail's wheels turning
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to expand Auckland's light rail to Takapuna.
Sir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales success
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Scarbro liquidator: Building sites being transferred back to customers
Information about the failure due out on Monday, explaining the fate of around 60 staff.