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Murder defendant who drove ex’s body to police station to keep name suppressed
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Recidivist child sex offender released after delaying guilty plea until Three Strikes repealed
Lewis Wells has a history of grooming and groping boys. He is now free and unmonitored.
Man who fatally stabbed AUT law student in West Auckland alley admits murder
Kanwarpal Singh had been set to go to trial next year.
New bike ferries proposed for Auckland harbour
A local company says it could be ferrying bikes across the harbour as soon as next year.
Bus veers off road, crashes into fence in Titirangi
Police said there hadn't been any reports of injuries; St John were at the scene.
'Incredibly talented' lawyer named as pedestrian who died in Auckland crash
The 31-year-old will be "greatly missed" by her work colleagues.
Head Hunter pulled rifle from guitar case, executed ex and her father on lawn
Details of the grisly double murder have been released to the public for the first time.
Chch mosque attack terrorist seeks judicial review of prison conditions
The court action will have no bearing on his conviction or sentence.
Watch: Zoo intruder's casual stroll through rhino enclosure, no charges to be laid
The intruder was taken away by police shortly after the incident.
Mall lockdown: Man brandished knife at shopping centre 'for protection'
He has now been jailed for the incident, which sent the mall into lockdown.
Posie Parker protest: 20yo accused of punching elderly woman chased by Leo Molloy
The 20-year-old was followed by the businessman with a camera on a selfie stick.
Thieves disguised as police officers rob tertiary students in Auckland
The men took thousands of dollars worth of personal belongings from the victims.
Northcote Store ramraided a second time
Mitchell's Paper Power in Northcote has been ramraided for a second time. Video / NZ Herald
‘Dangerous’ 74yo South Auckland pensioner still on the run
Bronwyn Warwick who has a parole recall warrant has been on the run for almost a month.
Landlord says $13.8m street upgrade 'highway for criminals'
The design and layout also helped criminals because signs and posts had been removed.
Opinion: Higher rates or asset sales? How about neither?
Opinion: Auckland Council's proposed sale of airport shares needn't be necessary.
Man who jumped into zoo's rhino enclosure ‘lucky to be alive’
After being removed by zoo staff, the man was taken into custody, police said.
Embattled Auckland construction firm fined $240,000 for latest crane accident
A worker suffered serious facial injuries after a load slid off during a crane hoist.
Watch: Inside Kiwi billionaire's new 2.7ha Chinese factory
'Factory a game-changer in growth'; US$200m in sales forecast this year.
Jailed for neglect death: Man fights 'inhumane' deportation to Canada
Ena Lai Dung, 76, died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, weighing just 29kg.
Insiders working with gang members: 265kg of meth seized in importation bust
Seven people, including members of the Killer Beez gang, will face a variety of charges.
Shoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at risk
Li Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.
'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blaze
Newmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.
'Too exposed': Michael Hill forced to close its most ram-raided store
The store was one of the first three to open, traded from that location for four decades.
Two South Auckland stores ramraided overnight
Two South Auckland businesses are the latest to have fallen victim to ram raids overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Newmarket fire: Residents let back into apartments
Urban Search & Rescue teams installed bracing to keep the building structurally sound.
Opinion: Legal claim over central Auckland - time for all iwi to move forward together
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Oranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school
“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."
Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school
The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.
Auckland floods: Council chief executive apologises over poor storm response
There was scrambling on a massive scale by mid-afternoon, said Phil Wilson.
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.