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The company developed a new $26.1 million Woolworths at Kaiapoi in the past year.
More people ‘drowning in debt’ as cost of living crisis bites
While incomes increased last year, they were "cancelled out" by the cost of living crisis.
Bribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppression
Daud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.
Sex worker slashed customer with knife in secluded carpark, severing artery
Details of the violent end to Daniel Otess' life have been revealed for the first time.
Developer on Northcote frustration: 'We need more homes, not more meetings'
'Not possible to get past the time and resources required in dealing with Eke Panuku.'
Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.
Scale of retail crime leads One NZ to close Auckland store
Aggressive customers and thieves armed with knives are the reality of retail.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
Letters: Govt's education 'solutions' are contradictory; motorists just don't get it
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‘I chopped up my wife’: Papatoetoe meat cleaver wife murderer to remain behind bars
Zeshen Zhou couldn't handle his marriage ending, so he killed his wife.
Manhunt underway after person stabbed at Auckland public pool
Police said they are trying to locate a person in connection with the incident.
What are Kiwis afraid of?
Herald reporter Cameron Pitney hit the streets of Auckland to ask people what scares them.
Weekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year Budget
Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.
Tribunal says real estate firm's 'numerous breaches' put public at risk
The real estate firm says the failures were due to human error and faulty systems.
Watch: Nearly 2000 tyres illegally dumped in front of Auckland business
The owner said Auckland Council won't help because the tyres are on private property.
Auckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secret
Judge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.
Auckland police officer accused of perjury named as Constable James Cox
The prosecution alleges he falsely claimed to be qualified to use a radar gun.
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.
82-year-old man charged with obstructing Auckland murder investigation
The Armourguard patrolman was found dead in a West Auckland reserve last year.
Massive $458m property deal planned: Vero Centre to be sold
Overseas Investment Office approval needed, buyer's identity remains unknown.
Sticky fingers: Woman arrested with 12 boxes of stolen Scorched Almonds
Two others were arrested earlier that day for shoplifting offences.
Fears Auckland local board funding shake-up will hurt ‘poorest of community’
South Auckland local boards say they will miss out under new funding model.
'Not enough' well-trained staff to deal with severe weather events, review finds
'We do not have enough well-trained Nema staff or surge staff to deploy,' the report read.
Large fire at South Auckland factory, cars in flames
Ten fire appliances are still at the scene.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Auckland, Northland's 43 best buildings: Architecture awards announced
State-owned apartments, an innovation hub and an early learning centre also won awards.
How Artspace Aotearoa is changing Karangahape Road’s art scene
An immersive audio and lighting-based exhibition has opened on K Road till July.
AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout
AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.
Auckland man who beat his baby girl to death can finally be named
Baby Falute's father has kept his identity secret until now, despite lengthy prison term.
Tesla closes K Rd showroom, readies new digs 20km out at Westgate
Elon Musk's firm is offering more facilities, but on the edge of the city.
Psychotic Mt Albert killer detained as special patient as family remember student victim
Friends and family of Tom Coombes told the killer of their anguish at a hearing today.
'Kick in the teeth': Break-in piles more pressure on Morningside cafe
The owner suspects the burglars knew what they were doing and where to target.
'So many stab wounds': Good Samaritan testifies through tears at murder trial of teens, 14 and 17
'That’s what happens when you come to Beach Haven,' they allegedly taunted.