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Simon Wilson: How Wayne Brown could fix transport in Auckland
Wayne Brown wants to 'fix' Auckland Transport. He hasn't said how, but there are clues.
'We lost everything': Whānau of 9 sleeping in tents after fire destroys home
Lack of emergency housing compounds problems after homestead destroyed in fire.
Simon Watts: A new approach to local priorities
OPINION: 'Vibrant and representative local democracy is under threat.'
'A clear mandate' from 15 per cent of the city – How radical can Wayne Brown be?
Will Wayne Brown be able to shake things up as much as promised he would?
'They care if the world is watching': Golriz Ghahraman on Iran cutting off the internet
Iran-born Green MP says Iran's government wants to hide violence against protesters.
Pitbull ownership debate reignited in US after baby and toddler mauled to death
A baby and a toddler were mauled to death by their family's two pitbulls.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown calls for head of council's development arm to stand down
New mayor speaks out after receiving two-hour briefing with Auckland Council.
Auckland Catholic rest home losing $100,000 a month due to critical staff shortage
A number of other rest homes and charity-based places have shut down lately too.
KiwiSaver balances are tumbling again - here's what you should do
Expert advice for those close to retirement or planning to buy a first home.
'Lost generation': Thai town struggling with deaths of so many young
Small community reeling after Thailand's worst mass killing, including 22 children.
'A terrorist act': Putin's reprisal for bridge explosion strikes apartment block
High-rise residential building collapses under barrage of six Russian missiles.
Chris Dawson's daughter talks about what happened to her mother
In a rare and explosive interview, Shanelle Dawson reveals uncovered memories.
Sideswipe: The hygienic way
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Matt Heath: Being nice to retail workers is more important than ever
OPINION: Workers are experiencing increasing levels of abuse, aggression and violence.
Worst Block result ever: Chloe and Ben win with $4000 auction profit
Two teams walked away with nothing in a disappointing end to the reality TV show's season.
Watch: Wayne Brown takes swipe at Goff at victory party - but who is the new Auckland mayor?
He's the new face of Auckland, but what is the mayor really like behind the scenes?
Beehive diaries: Diplomatic incident in the Rainbow Room
Did Nanaia Mahuta cause a diplomatic incident in the Rainbow Room?
Spy's Auckland Power List: Who really pulls the strings in the City of Sails?
The votes are in the local body elections - but who really pulls the strings in Auckland?
Saving faces: Why social media is brainwashing young women
Young women increasingly want cosmetic procedures because of pressure from social media.
'Panic around me': Kiwi Drag Race winner caught in shock US shoot-out
The entertainer's dream trip to the US took a scary turn.
'Punch in the face for Putin': Massive explosion rocks Crimea bridge
A massive explosion has downed a key bridge connecting Russia and Crimea.
Jobs For Mums: Auckland start-up has big plans
Why stay-at-home mothers could be the key to fixing the country's labour shortage.
Panic as three people shot during high school football match
Two people wearing black ski masks fired the shots, The Toledo Blade reported.
Odd Auckland vote outcomes: Viv Beck amasses almost 6000 votes in abandoned mayoral campaign; Lisa Lewis gets votes
Beck pulled out of the Auckland mayoral race on Sept 16 but was still on ballot papers.
France impress in World Cup opener
France showed an early glimpse of the challenge they are expected to pose.
Thomas Coughlan: Stardust settled, Labour gets bloody nose in local elections
Voters have delivered Labour an unpleasant surprise at the local body elections.
'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victory
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
Simon Wilson: 10 big jobs for Auckland's new mayor
The tasks confronting Wayne Brown are not the ones he campaigned on.
Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau elected as mayor of Wellington
She is the city's first Māori mayor and says Wellington has reached a new era.
Tide is turning: Russian troops 'not as brave' as initial wave, say Ukrainians
The balance of power on the battlefield has changed decisively.
NZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt soundly beaten in Invercargill
The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.
Local elections live: Tory Whanau wins Wellington, Wayne Brown is Auckland's new mayor; Phil Mauger wins in Christchurch
Who will be your next mayor? Follow our live coverage of the local body elections.
Exhausted tramper rescued after using toilet paper to write 'help' sign
A man found the conditions 'beyond his experience'.