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Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
North Shore crime spree ends in arrest of 22-year-old man
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for a string of offences.
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Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
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Leah Stephens was allegedly killed for talking about a murder she witnessed.
ABs and Boks ‘squared up’ in a bar, and the player who feared ABs wanted to ‘kill’ him
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Teen charged after man stabbed and critically hurt in Auckland city centre
The attack took place in Quay St in central Auckland.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
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Second murder charge laid after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was found in a critical condition but died in hospital.
'We are stuck': Family fears for Kiwi missing for five months in Spain
The expat has not been heard from since May.
Newmarket clothing shop owner charged with making intimate visual recordings
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Benches removed from south Auckland park after indecent acts
Two park benches at a popular sports park in south Auckland to be removed.
Abuse in care trial aborted for former staff at South Auckland boys’ home after one day
Allegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.
Murder charge after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition on Monday.
Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants
His extensive criminal history includes torturing a former cellmate for two weeks
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'Let’s be frank. If it was in New Zealand, it would be much harder for us.'
Kiwi explains why he’s running Auckland Marathon blindfolded
The 28-year-old reveals the touching story behind his plan.
Charter company ordered to pay $140k after young mum's fatal fall overboard
Maritime NZ says safety policies and procedures were not followed.
Disturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trial
The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.
Have you seen Denis? Police, family fear for French national missing in Auckland
Denis was last seen at a hotel in the Auckland CBD by his family.
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.
Six people in custody after vehicle crimes in Counties-Manukau
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
'So gross': Auckland Subway restaurant closed for cleaning after pigeon filmed eating toppings
Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.
'So gross': Auckland Subway restaurant closed for cleaning after pigeon filmed eating toppings
Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.
'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruption
The hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.
Iwi criticises Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules
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