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'Licking woodstaining' likely cause of arsenic in Greyhound
The Racing Integrity Board agreed the dog ingested arsenic from licking stained wood.
'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get out
Adam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.
The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.
What lies beneath: A shocking find in a small creek - almost 20 dumped trolleys
The five friends knew they'd find rubbish, but up to 18 dumped trolleys?
'Heartbroken': Relatives angry as plots sink at cemetery
Some families are even turning up to the cemetery with trailer loads of their own dirt.
Police fatal shooting: Surviving officer discharged from hospital
The officer was discharged yesterday while the other injured person is not far away.
'Overwhelmed with offers': Tears turn to smiles for Auckland bride and groom
At least half a dozen businesses have contacted the couple with offers to host them.
Thunderstorms, gale force winds to hammer Auckland as fire burns
Gale force winds and heavy rain will ease this evening, but it will linger till Friday.
Rain helps but Auckland's storage down 20pc on last year
Watercare hopes storage levels will rise as more rainfall is forecast in Hunua Ranges.
Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager
Abdellah Abaid was described as a "passionate" man capable of "vigorous expression".
Behemoth hits crowdfunding target for Auckland brewpub
Audacious plan for a new brewery is on track.
Safety issues put corporate boxing rules into ring
Corporate boxers will be under stricter supervision in new rules to be drafted.
Legionnaires found in luxury high-rise spa after probe into dying resident
The elderly resident also had other underlying health conditions.
100-year-old Devonport villa used as storage now for sale
Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper says she won't sell the property to just anyone.
Body found after Clevedon house fire
Owners were not home when 'unexplained' fire broke out.
Thieves leave Auckland food charity stranded
Auckland food charity Kiwi Harvest had two of its delivery vans smashed up overnight.
125km/h winds, torrential rain: Must be the school hols!
Auckland and Waikato bore the brunt of the storm which lashed the country overnight.
Dog rescued after years beside motorway
Three years ago Taryn Gibbs spotted a stray dog beside the Southwestern Motorway. That was the beginning of the mission to rescue "motorway girl".
No show: 'Everyone just wants a refund'
Organisers of the controversial Ignite Light Show on Saturday night have poured cold water on demands for refunds.
Backlash after rain blights light show
"I won't be attending another date for this event, I would rather purchase a packet of sparklers and stand in my garden," said one angry patron.
Woman dies after hit by car in Remuera
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car outside Palmers Garden Centre in Remuera, Auckland.
Cat thrown out of car window
An Auckland veterinary practice says response from public after cat that was thrown from the window of a moving car has been 'amazing'.