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Man who used car as murder weapon jailed for 14 years
A man who deliberately crashed into a car killing the female driver has been jailed for at least 14 years.
Pushing the urban boundaries
Where you'll live, what sort of house you'll have and how much it'll cost will be influenced by reforms that promise more affordable housing.
Opposition would be hit if inmates denied vote, reform group says
Labour and Maori Party strongholds will be hit if prisoners are stopped from voting, a prison reform group says.
Racism claim over contract move
Health officials are being accused of racism for deciding to transfer a mental health contract for Pacific people from Mangere's bankrupt Pacificare Trust to a mainstream agency.
Pauly Fuemana farewelled by mourners
Pauly Fuemana's friends and family have farewelled the south Auckland musical legend who sang NZ's biggest global hit.
Liquor store owner killing 'cold, deliberate', court told
Liquor store owner Navtej Singh was shot in a calm and deliberate way after six men ran out of booze and decided to rob the shop, the High Court hears.
Police shooting accused still not named
The identity of the man accused of trying to murder a policeman, hit four times in a hail of gunfire, remains suppressed.
Liquor store murder trial begins
The trial of seven people in connection with the murder of South Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh in June 2008 began today.
Community groups unite to lobby Super City
Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.
Ready to roll on $9m Auckland port link
The first train from Auckland's Waitemata harbour port to the Wiri inland port in South Auckland will roll across the newly completed $9 million rail link tomorrow.
Rain easing, roads reopening
Rain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.
Women carjacked at gunpoint in McDonalds
Two women were car-jacked at gunpoint while sitting in a McDonalds carpark in the early hours of this morning.
PM 'has confidence' in Tolley despite portfolio downsizing
Stripping minister Anne Tolley of part of her education portfolio was not a reflection on her capability, Prime Minister John Key said today.
Labour caucus confirms Goff and King's leadership
Labour's caucus has confirmed Phil Goff and Annette King's leadership of the party.
Small businesses call for more frontline police
South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.
Integrated ticket deal expected to boost popularity of airport bus
Long-distance coach passengers are being hooked into a single ticket with an Auckland Airport bus service to boost its popularity after a sluggish takeoff.
<I>Bracu Restaurant</I>, Bombay
The food matches the marvellous setting at Bracu, says Peter Calder.