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Disrupted Auckland train lines running again after freight train issue
The disruption affected the Southern and Eastern lines.

William Dart review: Fitting finale for violin competition
Michael Hill International Violin Competition comeback welcome, finale high-calibre.

The plan to end ‘postcode lottery’ in health
But National says Health Minister Ayesha Verrall's plan is "complete fantasy".

'Hardest and happiest times': Chef opens up on closure of top Auckland restaurant
Verner closed the restaurant due to personal reasons.

12-year-old covered in blood after assault outside Auckland McDonald's
The Filipino family only moved to New Zealand in August last year.

'World class' Auckland restaurant suddenly closes
Restaurant said in a statement closure was due to personal reasons.

Surf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summer
They save us. Can we save them?

Widow of All Blacks great opens up on heartbreaking dementia battle
Rugby legend Bruce Robertson was among a growing number of greats struck down by dementia.

Family trespassed from all Domino’s NZ stores after claim of metal screw in pizza
Pizza chain manager calls police after unhappy father returns to store.

Auckland's first CBD vertical retirement village
Chris Meehan, chief executive, Winton Land and right, Julian Cook, Winton Land chairman talking about Auckland's first CBD vertical retirement village, Northbrook Wynyard Quarter. Video / Dean Purcell

$750m plan: Auckland CBD's first vertical retirement village - Penthouses $13m each
Highest-price retirement village units: ORAs on two double-height penthouses $13.75m each.

Couple sue after hitting limit at not-so-bottomless brunch
They paid $65 thinking they could eat and drink as much as they wanted.

Thomas Couglan: Michael not out of wood amid Auckland Airport share saga
Michael Wood will likely face a sanction for his share schmozzle.

Man who cut up victim's corpse with chainsaw loses appeal against conviction
Jay Christopher Lingman was found guilty in 2021 of murdering Denver Chance.

Gang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food money
Nykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.

Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.

Traffic gridlocked after multi-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway, three lanes reopen
Motorists heading south on the motorway are being told to expect delays.

Ex-Grammar student turned drug syndicate kingpin jailed for life
Valent received a rare life sentence for his role as kingpin of the sprawling cartel.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on busy Auckland road during rush hour
The pedestrian was taken to Auckland Hospital by ambulance in critical condition.

Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.

Auckland Harbour Bridge crash causing traffic to back up
A two-car crash on the Harbour Bridge is causing traffic to back up

Police charge woman five months after man's death in car park
The woman, in her 40s, was arrested on Thursday.

Editorial: Airport at the centre of attention
Opinion: Our editorial on controversy swirling around NZ's main gateway.

New Point Chevalier marae building takes top architectural award
All up, 57 buildings and projects won Auckland region prizes including 29 homes.

Three youths steal two vehicles and hit another during car chase
Three youths were arrested and had suffered moderate injuries in a crash in Epsom.

Desert Rd murder trial: Prisoner was secretly released to Airbnb rental after pivotal interview
Four former co-defendants have pleaded guilty and are set to testify against Michael Gu.

Businessman bound and beaten during St Heliers home invasion
The man was duct-taped while men stole from his home in an affluent neighbourhood.

Where are the nine new Auckland speed cameras?
The nine new cameras will be installed in the coming weeks.

'Be seeing police tomorrow' - Driver explains why he pulled motorway meditation stunt
"Man that was wild. It’s the most unusual thing I’ve seen in a long time.”