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'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure
'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'

Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.

Ponsonby CEO pleads not guilty over alleged road rage attack on pensioner
The man's lawyer claimed publication of his name could cause financial harm to his company

'Spoiled child': Ponsonby CEO charged over road rage incident
The pensioner's family say the CEO should stop acting "like a spoiled child".

Police never found the 450kg of meth; Hells Angels member pleads guilty anyway
Police were able to trace back Brandon Cole's extravagant purchases after the P windfall.

Ponsonby CEO accused of beating pensioner in road rage attack involving $430k supercar
The pensioner claims the businessman threw him to the ground and rained blows to his head.

Where you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?
The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.

Police investigate after person threatened with firearm in Auckland
The victim confronted several individuals who were suspected of stealing his bag.

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

More Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQ
A spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.

Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.

Another Kiwi craft beer company in deep trouble
Craft brewer that had big plans is latest in embattled sector to face financial trouble.

New $30m-plus Mitre 10 Mega opens in Silverdale
Expect some good forwards and backs: staff recruitment drive at the local rugby club.

Sir Ian Taylor: Chest pains, a hospital visit, and reflections on modern-day NZ
OPINION: No one is offering anything that looks remotely like a vision for health.

Toll road decision under fire: Wood ignored official advice on charging motorists
Wood was told society would be worse off from tolls on Penlink.

K Road pie shop failure blamed on Covid lockdowns
The popular dessert shop faced debt that couldn't be covered after the pandemic.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 26 - this is what she needs other women to know
It took four visits to three different doctors before she was referred to a specialist.

Why motorists could pay more to use Northern Gateway
Tolls last rose on the Northern Gateway in 2019.

ASB, Heartland, Watercare, staff claim $250,000-plus from insolvent baking business
Bakery said it had failed to recoup costs due to Covid-19 lockdowns.

Firefighters battling blaze at five-storey commercial property in Silverdale
Firefighters are battling a large blaze in Silverdale, north of Auckland.

Silverdale baby death: Not guilty plea for mother accused of murder
Police responded at a home where a baby was found dead and a woman with injuries.