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Unruly tourists: Xmas tree nicked from petrol station
The tourists have upset much of New Zealand with their antics and are facing deportation.

Bad tourists: 'Scam' saw group refuse to pay for food, bully staff
Travellers had earlier dumped rubbish at Takapuna Beach and threatened locals.

Serious crash north of Auckland
The road is closed and diversions are in place after the head-on collision.

Shooting stars, exploding satellites: Why lights in the sky fascinate us
The starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.

Powerboat capsizes in Hauraki Gulf; four rescued
Two boats rescued two boaties each after they saw a powerboat capsize.

Person seriously injured in crash in Windsor Park, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the incident at 1.40pm near East Coast Rd.

Police investigate suspicious approach to teen on Auckland's North Shore
The incident happened around 6pm on January 2, on Porritt Ave in Chatswood.

H-Files: Fatal flight wasn't meant to get airborne
Fatal flight may have unintentionally lifted into the air during taxiing tests on water.

Boatie rescues children on North Shore
Two children were in difficulty in the water at Rothesay Bay on the North Shore.

Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.

All lanes now cleared on Harbour Bridge, but congestion remains
Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have all been reopened after earlier crashes.

Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug
Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

Home for Christmas: 'feisty fighter' joins family
Baby Isabelle is finally going home ... just in time for Christmas.

Four guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo Prison
Paremoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand

Midget-submarine warrior dies
William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.

Missing North Shore teen Mia Cooper located
Her family are still asking for people to report sightings to police.

Missing North Shore teenager Mia Cooper 'returning home'
Mia Cooper, 15, remains missing from the North Shore area this morning.

'We just need your help': Mum's plea over missing North Shore teen
Police are concerned for the missing teen's welfare.

'No remorse': 'Heartless' learner driver killed teen
Boy's mum: "My heart is absolutely broken, I don't think it will ever get better."

Police investigating threats at a North Shore business
Police have closed a North Shore road after threats made at a business.

Ray Ginnever: Penlink action needs to start now
COMMENT: Whangaparaoa's Penlink needs to start sooner than 2028.

Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.

St Stephen's School old boys plan early unofficial reopening
Old boys plan to open a "transitional" school in 2020, five years before official plans.

Ladies a plate: Auckland school rejects 'sexist' disco claims
The event, on tonight, is 80s themed.

Pair accused of $8m scam face dozens of charges
The alleged scam included forged documents and emails from several firms.

Dog caught entering neighbours' homes, defecating on their pillows
Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.

Prominent entertainer guilty of violence charge
But the celebrity's name remains a secret - for now.