Taxi drivers call for screens, cameras to become law
Taxi drivers are calling for perspex screens and security cameras to be compulsory in taxis, with no provisions in NZ law covering driver safety.
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Homicide inquiry launched after taxi driver's death
Police are seeking a young male seen running from the crash scene in the early hours of this morning.
Keeping on track
Patience and passion helped turn a graffiti-covered, dilapidated old railway station into a stylish Auckland family home.
<i>Viva's Cafe</i>, Mt Eden
Phoebe Falconer nominates Viva's Cafe as one of Auckland's best.
Tot locks mum in for seven hours
A distressed mother spent seven hours locked in her 14-month-old son's closet after he shut the door on her.
Private prisons bill passed
Privately run prisons are on the Government's agenda after Parliament today passed a bill allowing them to be handed over.
Train fire outside prison
Trains into Auckland city were brought to a halt soon after daylight today when a fire broke out in a commuter carriage.
Prison guards protest against privatisation
More than 60 prison guards staged a protest outside Auckland's Mt Eden prison today.
<i>Bowmans</i>, Mt Eden
The meat was superb and perfectly cooked; a mouth-watering crust and tender inside, in that way it's so difficult to match at home.
Vicar speaks in vile tongues
An Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.
<i>Two Fifteen Bar and Bistro</i>, Mt Eden
Phoebe Falconer finds Two Fifteen warm in both temperature and welcome.
Wellington restaurant named top eatery
Logan Brown noted for its atmosphere, menu, wine list and service.
Garden of Eden for homeowners
Homeowners willing to let rugby fans take over their house during the Rugby World Cup are set to rake in up to $4500 a week.