RSA veteran, 81, robbed of $300 poppy money by thief - and gives chase
Polglase has slammed the theft as a "despicable act".
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Auckland cycleways surge in popularity
A record breaking 430,000 bike rides counted in Auckland's cycle ways last month.
Jailed Auckland mum sold 15yo daughter as sex slave
A young woman, first sold on her 15th birthday, was a sex slave in an Auckland home.
Heating canned spaghetti over candles get pair through power cut
The grandmother had severe osteoarthritis in her knees and was unable to leave the house.
Bed shop collapse: Family $3600 out of pocket, sleeping on the floor
One family of four had to sleep on the floor for more than a week after moving house.
Bus lane fines: Motorists fined $1.27 million
AT spokesperson tells of "ongoing battle" to keep motorists out of bus and transit lanes.
Under siege: Angry dads march on judges' family homes
A group of disgruntled fathers have been protesting outside judges' homes.
Wheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister says
The Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice
Sleeping on the floor: Buyers furious after bed shop shuts
Customers say they paid for their beds up front, but the orders were never delivered.
The Auckland blackouts that lasted five weeks
We look back at the six worst power cuts that have plunged Auckland in the dark before.
Body found at boarding house in Grey Lynn
A man's body has been found at an address on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn.
Witness C drops appeal against perjury
A secret witness at David Tamihere's trial will no longer appeal his perjury convictions.
Dryer catches fire in central Auckland apartment
The fire set off the sprinkler system and the building was evacuated.
Wild start to school holidays - heavy rain, thunder and possible tornadoes
More wet weather is predicted to grip Auckland in the coming week.
Drone sighting delays Auckland air traffic
The drone sighting turned out to be a balloon and delayed some flights in Auckland.
Still no power for 1500 Auckland locations
Vector says that number may increase due to weather conditions and downed trees.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in hospital
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff had an angioplasty this weekend.
The Big Read: Inside story behind a schoolboy drug ring
How did two best friends go straight from school to a global drug importing scheme?
Watch: Driver swerves to avoid head-on crash
Alarming footage shows a man swerving out of the path of a car heading straight at him.
Check-ups and clean-ups after Auckland storm
With more lashings of rain set to batter Auckland, the clean-up is continuing.
Power outage hinders plans for university test
Some university students have been given permission to skip a test due to power outages.
Stormy weather returns for school holidays
Auckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.
Teen ran dark web drug deals from room
Kiwi teenagers have been spending their time on the dark net - importing drugs.
Six new speed cameras rolled out around NZ
Counties Manukau, Canterbury, Auckland Central, Waikato are getting new speed cameras.
Kiwi man 'misses out' on $17k payday from $50 bet
He thought he'd won $17,000 after TAB multi-bet. He hadn't.
Storm spurs demand in accommodation and food deliveries
"The silver lining of an event like this is the sense of community you feel."
Auckland Zoo: We weren't prepared for extent of storm damage
The giraffes will remain confined until damage to the fence of the wider paddock is fixed.
Fallen tree complicates power restoration in central Auckland suburb
'Freezing' residents fear lengthy wait for return of power.
Storm clean-up continues in North Island
Over 79,000 Auckland homes are without power, with more strong winds predicted.
Comment: Light rail to airport plan just doesn't stack up
Shuttle transport does not make sense when compared to an obvious alternative.
Bedlam for Auckland commuters
Crashes, power outages, rubbernecking are combining to cause delays all over Auckland.
Cabbie on trial over alleged grope of star
An Auckland taxi driver allegedly indecently assaulted radio host Jay-Jay Harvey.