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Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.

Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards
Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.

Auckland teen girl located safely, search continues for teen boy
Alexander went missing on Monday, while Mya was missing for 24 hours.

New information emerges in investigation into entertainer accused of grooming, raping girl
Police are assessing the new information before determining their next steps.

Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.

Ponsonby CEO's charge upgraded, faces trial for alleged road-rage assault
The CEO's lawyer is trying to obtain audio of a 16-minute 111 call to police.

'Mum went over the front': Son finds mother in ditch after Akl hit-and-run
One victim's son is appealing for information about the ute involved.

Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl
The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.

Person seriously injured in crash between car and cyclist in Northcote, Auckland
The injured person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls
He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.

Defibrillator theft among 18 charges man faces over alleged crime spree
Police arrested the man near Takapuna late last week and he remains in custody.

2300sq m of prime Auckland land selling for $2.5m - plus 15 cars if you can find them under the mess
The property is valued at $2.5m and is touted as 'an excellent opportunity'.

'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.

Two seriously injured in alleged Auckland grievous assault
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4pm.

Why young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture case
He arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.

Firefighters working to extinguish hotspots at 'well-involved' house fire
The Torbay fire was reported just after 3pm.

'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder
Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.

‘Armed person’: Police make arrest after alleged robbery at Northcote shops
One person taken into custody after police and emergency services attended the incident.

Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms
'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'

Simon Wilson: Auckland's mayoral race, Smith & Caughey and more on Takapuna golf, speed limits and building heights
OPINION: Are the two most popular politicians in Remuera about to go head to head?

'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photos
Police discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.