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Funeral for slain Auckland woman Patricia McKay to be held today
McKay was described as a beloved wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother.
'Shocked and disgusted': Customers rally around popular dog groomers after shop destroyed by vandals
Buddies Dog Salon customers pitch in to get business back on feet after break-in.
Police investigating after OT staff's alleged ‘room visits’ to assault children, and ‘inappropriate relationships’
Serious concerns about OT staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.
'Take extra care': Flights cancelled, motorists warned as fog blankets Auckland
There is reduced visibility due to fog affecting much of northern Auckland.
Head Hunter appears in court charged with murder of Texas Jack Doctor
The accused is a Head Hunter, Doctor was a Rebel, but police say gang feuds not to blame.
SPQR tipped into liquidation for tax arrears, owes more than $2m overall
The first liquidator's report is out on the popular Auckland restaurant.
A quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stop
Police pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.
Skipper sentenced after young mum went overboard, had leg severed and died
"Rules are there to be followed and you did not do so," Judge tells skipper.
'Gutted': SkyCity chief on five-day shutdown
'We failed with this customer and for that we are deeply sorry.'
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
Calls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnout
Electoral Reform Group to look at how to improve voter turnout.
Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says
Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.
64 flights disrupted by fog at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport said delays were expected.
SkyCity casino to shut for five days, licence suspended temporarily
Failures spanned five years from February 2018 until March 2023.
Focus: Schools refuse to enrol excluded students
Three NZ high schools are defying Ministry of Education orders to enrol expelled students. Video / NZ Herald
'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol students
The Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.
Accused Head Hunters boss seeks release of $200,000 for legal bill
The alleged boss of the Head Hunters returns to court asking to unfreeze restrained money.
Watch: Inside NZ’s biggest fully electric bus depot
Kinetic says about 75% of Auckland's buses will be electric over the next 3-5 years.
Mt Wellington homicide: Alleged accessory to murder arrested, gunman at large after killing of Texas Doctor
Police say they are still hunting for the killer of the 22-year-old Rebel.
Darleen Tana: Husband's bike shop in liquidation, insolvency firm combing through store
A notice was placed in the Newmarket Bikes and Beyond window this afternoon.
'NZ's truly first high-rise fully modular block': $75m 16-level Moxy for Auckland
Modular units allow a much shorter timeframe for construction, planning consultants say.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Man admits ramming car of radio host Harnek Singh amid bungled assassination plot
Three others have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
Fiery suburban beauty store ram raid being treated as arson, fire lit after car smashes into shop
Investigations are continuing into the fire and wider damage done to Infinity Clinic.
The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?
Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.
Trial date set in NZ’s first cartel prosecution
They are charged with rigging bids for publicly funded projects.
‘Unbelievably shortsighted’: Fury against Chris Penk on house energy efficiency review
Future generations would be sentenced to a life of cold housing, Andrew Eagles says.
Clinton Hepi appears in court after allegedly killing woman in North Shore
The victim was rushed to hospital late last month but could not be saved.
Auckland Airport charges too high - Commerce Commission
Regulator says airport on track for $200m excess profit.
‘Beating heart’ of Māori storytelling marks 10 years
Kōanga Festival is expanding from two weeks to three.
More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain
The rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
Police 'failure' as arson accused kept in jail for 286 days after another suspect identified
Edmond Apanui will receive compensation for 'significant procedural failure' by police.