Dave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cyclone
Dave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.
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Almost 600 Auckland state houses were damaged in total.
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The youngsters are being raised in an environment of 'habitual and normalised offending'.
Stocktake of the workforce: Gender diversity getting worse across many professions
Data shows nine professions are becoming less gender diverse.
Indecent exposure: Man admits playground lewd spree
Brendan William Harris repeatedly exposed himself to young children.
$200m plans: Fletcher Residential's vision for 306 new Auckland homes
Overseas Investment Office consent was needed by Fletcher Residential.
GP says money for sex with patient proposition was test
The doctor 'hypothetically' asked another patient if she would have sex for money.
'Flames coming out of the engine': Hero saves partner and sister from crash
Semi Lalahi pulled himself out of the wreck and saved his partner and sister.
Man accused of murdering toddler had admitted MMA-style punishment: Crown
Two-year-old Arapera Fia died on October 31, 2021.
'It was like an explosion': Muriwai fire chief survived landslide that killed volunteers
Phelan Pirrie is the sole survivor of the Muriwai fire truck when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.
Auckland Southwestern Motorway death: Kidnap accused Jovan Pora seeks bail
He has pleaded not guilty to a fatal Boxing Day kidnapping.
'Never had a girlfriend': Man had homicidal fantasies before swerving car into schoolgirls
Two people were taken to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries as a result of the crash.
Back injury accidental after officer falls on youth, IPCA says
Youth ran from off-duty police officer after being caught trying to steal a motor scooter.
Guilty of murder: Jury rejects manslaughter defence for killing of 16yo
The defendant admitted to manslaughter but said he didn't deserve the label 'murderer'.
Family tribute to ‘deeply loved and treasured’ man killed in stabbing
Tasi was a multi-talented man who loved the arts and his family.
Growing wellbeing concerns for Auckland man Geoffrey Painting
Geoffrey Painting JP has been missing from his West Auckland home since Sunday.
Willie Jackson: The rain's not racist, but the history of this country has undeniably been
By Māori, for Māori solutions can benefit all - I wouldn't support them if they didn't.
'Rainbow legend' and former MP Georgina Beyer dies aged 65
Beyer became the first openly transgender mayor in the world in 1995.
Plastering the Central Otago castle: yes or no?
"The fact that the place is unfinished adds to its interest and indeed to its uniqueness."
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Breakdown causes traffic chaos on Auckland motorway
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Watch: Massive convoy for gang funeral of Head Hunter who died in police standoff
A motorcycle ride from the Head Hunters' West Auckland pad was followed by the burial.
'Don't forget to pray': Teenagers accused of Beach Haven murder appear in court
The two teens charged with murder have appeared in court.
Building activity levels drop for first time since pandemic lockdowns
First fall in total volume of building work since Covid-hit September 2021 quarter.
From sci-fi mags to tins: The collection of Mr Smiles, King of Curios, goes under the hammer in Auckland
It was like being transported into Aladdin’s cave, says auctioneer Andrew Grigg
'It doesn't feel real': Road-rage victim a talented musician and loving family man
Family known to always go above and beyond for others.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Phil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuild
Why growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.
Round The Bays Auckland: All you need to know
More than 20,000 people are expected to take part in Auckland's Round the Bays run today.
Resident sets up vibrating device to aggravate neighbours in NZ's tallest apartment tower
The bizarre device is designed to make a dull, repetitive noise 24 hours a day.
Road-rage horror, two teens charged with murder: ‘Precious life, violently extinguished’
A friend has described the victim as the “loveliest, kindest boy”.
'I can’t believe we’re here': Lorde captivates with final NZ show
'This is the show I think the most about on the whole tour.'
'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership
"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.