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5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved
Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.
Spy: Disco fever? Auckland Town Hall to transform into Studio 54
Dust off your flares and sequins.
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
Dilworth School survivor opens up about his years of abuse
Mark Staufer, a survivor of sexual abuse at Dilworth School, opens up for the first time.
More jail time for Killer Bee who fled prison van in motorway escape
His latest crime involved intimidating someone who wanted to leave the gang.
Watch: Thieves ram raid Auckland jewellery store as staff flee to locked room
Masked men are seen loading bags in a video of the robbery.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Eight things to do in Auckland this weekend
There are plenty of inspiring activities taking place.
Witness describes dramatic ram raid at Auckland jewellery store
Black barriers and security are standing guard in front of the store.
Westmere cul-de-sac where pair found critically injured in car a known party spot
Police investigating after incident in Auckland suburb.
Traffic chaos: Lanes reopen after crash on harbour bridge, SH1 heavily congested
Person critically injured after accident involving truck and motorbike on bridge.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
Businessman jailed after smuggling six tonnes of tobacco, avoiding $10m tax bill
Thousands of kilograms of loose tobacco was hidden among food items.
Build Partners' job: Director says he's doing his best in tough market
'Not a rogue contractor but a trusted partner with the Government that came unstuck.'
Person critically injured after being hit by bus
A bus stop in a suburban centre was closed after the incident.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac
Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".
'Sad and bizarre': Swarbrick slams K Road rainbow crossing vandal, man arrested
'As a result of our inquiries, a 31-year-old Auckland man was arrested.'
Luxon speaks to media ahead of Southeast Asia trip; NZ is "open for business"
This will be his last address to media before his trip.
ELE group collapse: Deloitte receiver pays 844 sacked ELE workers $1.25m
Payment so far is only 35c in the dollar. Deloitte plans a further distribution soon.
Markets with Madison: Hospitality hustle
One of the biggest restaurant groups Savor has turned its finances around with a relentless focus on margins. Video / Carson Bluck
Auckland body in bag: Interpol 'black notice' issued over mystery remains
Police are looking around the globe for answers to the enduring mystery.
Opinion: Our Harbour Bridge remains an important and resilient connection
OPINION: After the US bridge collapse, we reflect on the importance of our Harbour Bridge.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Zeiss Telescope reopens
The EWB Zeiss Telescope reopens following a challenging period marked by an act of theft last year. Video / Michael Craig
Ex-political candidate who stole from charity for needy children to keep suppression
He also sought a discharge without conviction but was denied.
Blockbusted: Pair charged for $20,000 Lego heist
Police have laid a brickload of charges after the Lego was allegedly stolen.
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
An AT manager is not happy about the cost of traffic management for pedestrian crossings.
Burst water main causes disruption on busy Auckland road
Police were called to the sinkhole on Queenstown Rd in Onehunga at 7.53am.
'Shell of a person': Woman left with brain injury and in lifelong care after partner beat her
The woman was found unconscious on a soiled mattress; abuser's appeal dismissed.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Man charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closed
Fenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.
Deadline looms for Auckland stadium
The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.