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Coward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponent
Jurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.

'Not a piece of meat to be cut': Man sentenced for brutal throat slashing of ex-wife
The attack lasted almost 8 minutes, with pauses to replace the knife blade.

'We need change': Trailblazing community leader’s call for more diversity in local politics
'I went to the get-together for 21 local boards – there was me and one Chinese person.'

Fugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabled
The elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.

'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.

Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key

Man arrested after Mt Roskill robbery, reported to involve a weapon
Witnesses said the man was carrying a knife.

'Looks like a war zone': 7 teens arrested after McDonald’s targeted in robbery
'Every single window is broken, from the drive-through to the entrance.'

Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.

Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ
Originally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.

'Undue influence:' Women claim their uncle drained grandmother's $2.5m estate
Their uncle was the sole executor and the sole beneficiary of the will.

Bus passenger says stab attack on driver was 'dumb, drunken', but it wasn't his first
The serial stabber also attacked a man at Auckland Hospital, resulting in kidney loss.

Fatal shooting following 501's machete attack; two men jailed for manslaughter
Barber Brian James was shot to death during a tussle for a gun in a pitch-black bedroom.

Police officer admits assaulting youth ram raid suspects after chase
The victims, ages 13, 14 and 17, were passengers in a vehicle that had just been spiked.

Nearly done: Goodman's new $250m Roma Rd warehouse estate
From 'mad’ to nearly fully clad, a huge development makes progress.

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.'

Kāinga Ora takes control of four Build Partners' housing sites
The move came after concerns subcontractors were not being paid.

Bus driver stabbed ‘below his heart’ with hunting knife after Hop card malfunction
The driver had allowed a passenger to ride for free, but he became enraged anyway.

Youth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police Minister
Violent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.

Delays after early crashes and brief Waterview Tunnel closure
Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use alternative routes.