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Umar Kuddus escaped Auckland’s Covid-19 lockdown, crossing the border into Waikato.
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Bronwyn Jenkins speaks about losing her son and the justice system
Bronwyn Jenkins’ son James Jenkins died after jumping into the water at Auckland’s waterfront to flee someone trying to rob him. Video / Jason Oxenham
'Fallen off a cliff': Sales slump sees largest Auckland apartment project go on hold
However, developers see signs the green shoots of recovery are growing.
Missing person update: Police release CCTV recording of missing Auckland man Dylan Barford
He was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue Adidas tear away track pants.
Auckland sewer sinkhole: More than 8 million litres of sewage pouring into Waitematā Harbour
An infrastructure expert says it could've been avoided with proactive checks of sewerage.
Auckland Transport hit by another DDoS cyberattack: AT Mobile app and website impacted
AT was targeted on September 14, with ransomware gang Medusa seeking US$1m ransom.
Murder accused read ‘How To Spot A Liar’ book after police launched investigation
Jury hears about the book on lying, written by a military interrogator.
Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access closed after council inaction, family says
Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.
Covid wage subsidy scam: Prison for dad who made fake company
Uatesoni Filimoehala was already bankrupt when the pandemic hit. It didn't deter him.
Dilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victims
Alistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.
Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims
The school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.
Life drawing class ejected from community centre after nude model mishap
Life model had struggled to get dressed due to an old injury.
Southern Cross members make $1.3b claims: premiums to rise
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.
DB adds to bar empire
Brewing giant's Star Group takes over Auckland landmark pub.
'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central
"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.
Consumer Watchdog critical as Contact Energy hikes prices by 10pc
Price rise for around half the firm's customers. Move follows broadband price rise.
Top Kiwi architect Marshall Cook dies
'There’s not enough time to say all that needs to be said about Marsh.'
'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patient
The mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.
Man shot by police charged with carjacking, pointing air gun at public
The man faces seven charges connected to the rush-hour shooting.
Police seek help finding missing West Auckland man Dylan Barford
Barford, 34, last seen on Don Buck Rd, near Massey High School on Saturday, September 23.
Watch: New footage shows dramatic West Auckland car chase before police shoot man
Witness describes the moment an alleged armed man yelled at cops during car chase.
‘What have you done?’: Auckland personal trainer stomped to death by romantic rival, accused says
A jury watched former friends accuse the other of murder in the explosive trial.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
One in serious condition after getting hit by a truck while fleeing from car crash
Both sides of Auckland's Northwestern Motorway were closed for four hours this morning.
'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blocked
Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.
What landlords and tenants need to know this election - will renters take a hit?
Tenant-favoured policies could swing more back towards landlords: details outlined here.
Fewer apartment jobs blamed for falling crane numbers
Slowing pipelines of work in residential sector blamed for the decrease in skyline giants.
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Pedestrian hit by Comancheros' car was already screaming in pain. Then the machete came out
The victim was hit with a car before he was slashed with a machete and hunting knife.
'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear
'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.
$435m of property sold: NZ's two biggest deals of 2023
Two transactions challenge views that the market is quiet: both were in South Auckland.
Police shoot armed man after attempted carjackings
A witness at the scene says armed police were approaching a white truck.
Auckland sinkhole: 13m-deep crater after sewer collapse, wastewater pours onto city beaches
Warning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.
'We were shocked': Three staff held at gunpoint during bowling alley heist
The armed man burst into the business just before 6pm.