Owner of killed pet: 'I wish the dog attacked me instead'
The sad attack bears an eerie similarity to another mauling in Dunedin this week.
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Ready to rumble: City Rail Link's giant boring machine unveiled
The boring machine will start rumbling underground in April.
Covid stress, job losses: Man's heart attack on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Researchers warn a rise in unemployment due to Covid could mean more heart attacks.
Recycling upgrade slashes Auckland's plastic landfill waste
It will also increase fivefold the amount recycled in New Zealand.
Two trees as Christmas celebrations get under way early
Kiwis hanging out for Christmas after a hard year have been buying trees a month early.
Serious injuries after car crashes into parked car
Two injured after separate crashes in Auckland.
'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threat
The current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.
Businessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years ago
Craig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.
Auckland mulls central city congestion charge of $3.50
The charge is one option being considered to handle the city's traffic problems.
Thousands brave the rain to get in the Christmas spirit
Santa Claus has competition in the shape of a giant helium-filled Peppa Pig from Canada.
Clarke Gayford: 'post-boat' Auckland life was never the same
The Hauraki Gulf offers something for everyone - just get out there and try it.
Car flips in central Auckland crash
Two people have been injured and delays are stretching back to the North Shore.
Not the Xmas spirit: Beware of Auckland Santa Parade scam
The scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
Rape accused: I wasn't angry with her
A jury heard rape-accused Craig Koning voice some regret but deny rape claims.
Wild night at Auckland strip club: Gunfire claims, five injuries
Patron says firearm brandished in late-night Karangahape Rd pandemonium.
Builder fined $80k for turning warehouse into offices, apartments
Illegal work was discovered when a large concrete block fell onto a neighbour's roof.
Auckland man on trial for allegedly raping partner 16 years ago
Craig Koning, 36, has denied both charges which relate to an alleged incident in 2004.
Four fire crews battle century-old Ponsonby villa blaze
Four fire crews are at the scene of a blaze in an inner-city property.
Xmas road closures as 200,000 America's Cup spectators hit Auckland
Car ban on weekend before Christmas in some CBD streets.
Another community Covid case, six now linked to cluster
Can we go into the weekend without a fresh community case?
Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp
A big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.
$500k Mt Roskill state house reno wins top architecture award
Auckland home '2 @ 4 in 1' was designed for the architect's family and in-laws to live in.
Traffic diverted: Gas leak shuts down part of Auckland's Dominion Rd
Commuters are being asked to follow directions while contracters fix the problem.
The rabbit house of Mt Eden: Neighbours at war over hundreds of bunnies
Havoc caused by what neighbours say are daily escapees from the suburban Watership Down.
Cocaine, meth, ecstasy racket allegations: Extradited Kiwi denies all charges
Police say man arrested in Italy was drug mogul, but Harry Whitehead denies all charges.
Editorial: Auckland port in a storm of delays
Editorial: This can only add grist to shifting Auckland port operations to Whangārei.
Interpreting Christchurch terrorist hearing: Not in my home country
One person's encounter with humanity in Aotearoa in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
Defence Force cluster mystery; 4 new Covid cases at the border
Has the community spread been contained to five people across two cities?
Hot in the city: the new QT Auckland, reviewed
This Viaduct hotel and its restaurant and rooftop bar will be the place to be this summer.
Shane Ellison: Transport is 'low-hanging fruit' for tackling climate change
Opinion: All measures AT can possibly take will reduce 5 per cent of emissions by 2030.
Motorist claims 'hunk of metal' hit her car on harbour bridge
"If I had been going 80km/h it probably would have killed me."
Serious crash closes major downtown Auckland street
A crash has meant one of Auckland's major city streets is closed to all traffic.
PM: Expect to wear masks on public transport, flights for 'foreseeable future'
The public health order could see people fined $300 if they fail to wear a mask.