'Going to miss you, mate': Slain scientist farewelled at place he 'lived and died'
Thorpe's mate said he would 'enjoy' getting the last laugh today during his eulogy.
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Polkinghorne's investment adviser tells of eye surgeon's $2.2m portfolio
He had invested into Apple, Amazon and other large multinationals.
How kids ‘nearly drowning’ on horror Hauraki Gulf holiday inspired new film
'Like I do with any trauma, I mined it for comedic effect and made a movie out of it.'
Downed tools leave Auckland's Seascape an empty shell
The Detail: A feud between builder and developer has brought work on Seascape to a halt.
'Pea soup': 65 flights cancelled, delayed, as heavy fog shrouds Auckland
The fog is not expected to lift until later in the morning.
The Black Cap Ryan Fox reckons could play pro golf
'The other one that surprised me a little bit the other way was Ross Taylor.'
William Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concert
REVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Casino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?
Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?
'No means of escape': Two girls plucked from rocks in dramatic Muriwai Beach rescue
The pair were stuck on rocks as the tide rose around them, leaving them with no escape.
Child rescued from island in pond in South Auckland
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Man arrested in Glen Eden over fatal shooting in Onehunga
A 32-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow charged with murder.
Prefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth scheme
The organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Suki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of Appeal
A new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.
Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Two people charged after Mt Wellington homicide
Two people are due to appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Man shot dead in Auckland suburb; homicide probe launched
Emergency services descended on Selwyn St last night.
$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.
'Terrifying': Police arrest two people after fatal Auckland stabbing
A witness has told of how he saw the fatal struggle.
‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglaries
Supermarket, petrol station, liquor store and book shop hit.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
Celebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and nature
Plus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Doctor’s songs of innocence
OPINION: So now the defence is under way in the murder trial.
'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstep
British visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.
'She did not look well': Defence tries to flip 'silly old fool' narrative at Polkinghorne murder trial
The eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna in Auckland.
‘Money-greedy criminals’: Multimillion-dollar meth bust at Auckland Airport
Drugs arrived in boxes falsely marked as containing sheets of paper.
Man arrested after Mt Roskill robbery, reported to involve a weapon
Witnesses said the man was carrying a knife.
Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster
Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.
Man arrested over Māngere East shooting
The 19-year-old male will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
Polkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trial
The surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.
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'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.