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Murdered man's daughter tells of pain
The daughter of an 81-year-old murder victim told a court today his brutal killing has brought her family enormous heartache and pain.
<i>Ginger</i>, Warkworth
We came here because we were on a day trip north and stopped to do some chores in the village.
Threat to stars' paradise
Plans for a "Coronation Street"-style development at Omaha are causing a stir.
<i>Mahurangi River Winery</i>, Warkworth
This year has been a dream run eating out-wise. All the restaurants I've reviewed have been wonderful, hence the high scores.
Plan ahead, holiday motorists urged
Drivers using NZ's newest toll road this long weekend are being advised to 'drive now, pay later.'
Shark sightings force beach closures
Shark sightings around the country have forced beach closures more than 12 times this summer.
Franklin residents split between district councils
Franklin residents will be split between the new Auckland Supercity, Waikato and Hauraki district councils.
Tiritiri Matangi: Birds of paradise
Greg Dixon takes a day trip to a treasured island and meets a variety of indigenous inhabitants going about their daily rituals.
Power cuts nearly led to closure
Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road lacks back-up generators to keep its tunnels open during long electricity cuts.
ACC's 'offensive' email
An ACC staff member emailed a recent widow saying: "Just so you know ... I am not God and therefore I do not determine when people live or die".
New rules helped keep road toll low - police
New road rules and targeted safety campaigns are behind one of the lowest holiday road tolls in four decades, police say
Holiday toll reaches 12
One person is dead and three others have minor injuries after a crash on the Hibiscus Coast, north of Auckland today.
Sharks come within metres of swimmers as sightings increase
Shark sightings have prompted lifeguards at holiday hotspots to urge swimmers to take caution.
Politics 2009: Key, Goff and the recession
A new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics.
Mangawhai's sweet success
Chocoholics rejoice, heaven has landed in the holiday destination of Mangawhai, a short drive from Auckland.