Former Auckland quarry to become regional park
Puketutu Island in Auckland's Manukau Harbour is to be turned into a regional park.
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Scammers targeting elderly
Thieves posing as bank workers have swindled an 81-year-old Franklin man out of his savings, another in a series of elderly people who have been targeted by scammers in south Auckland.
Driver kissing girlfriend before crash, court told
One witness has told a murder trial the accused was kissing his girlfriend before he crashed into a car, and another that they were arguing.
Crash accused had said he 'might as well' kill himself, court told
A man accused of murdering a woman by deliberately swerving into her car said he "might as well" kill himself, a court had been told.
Man admits killing friends in pursuit crash
A man has admitted killing his two friends when he sped away from police and crashed into two power poles.
Round the mountain
Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.
To market, to market to buy ... everything
Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.
A new era in affordable housing
The Govt has opened its first 'simple house', its answer to streamlining the design and build process for first-time buyers.
Do you know this man? Brazen pharmacy robbery nets thousands
Police want help after two offenders stole a cash box being dropped off by security guards.
Kiwi athletes welcomed home
About 60 NZ Commonwealth Games athletes arrived home to a rapturous welcome today, including Valerie Adams and the Silver Ferns.
Kahui uncle denies making threat
An uncle of Chris and Cru Kahui today denied threatening that "somebody would get a bullet" if they talked to police about the night the baby twins suffered their fatal injuries.
Fire Service: Four deaths in five days 'preventable'
The deaths of four people in house fires across the country in the past five days could have been prevented, the Fire Service says.
One dead in south Auckland fire
A man is dead following a house fire in the south Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe today, and a firefighter was treated in hospital for burns to his hands.
Daljit Singh fails in Super City bid
Daljit Singh, the Labour Party candidate charged with forging voting documents, has failed to win a place in the Super City.
Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.
Labour 'disappointed' by fraud charge
If the Labour Super City candidate accused of election fraud is convicted, the party will take 'swift action' against him.
Super City forgery accused named
The Super City candidate charged with forging documents to influence the election can now be named, after he decided against appealing a High Court decision refusing to protect his identity.