Lawyer argued jurors would "rush to justice" to escape the confines of their close spaces.

HeadQuarters staff found the man who said he was leaving Auckland on Tuesday.

Elderly told to stay at home, pubs and clubs to stay open - with restrictions.

Eloi Jean Rolland, 18, has not been seen since the morning of March 7 in central Auckland.

Fire victims had to jump for their lives because high ladder trucks not there, union says.

Further measures in response to Covid-19 are to be announced by Mayor Phil Goff.

Byron Kelleher faced charges of assault and wilful damage after a fracas last year.

Firefighters are battling a large blaze near central Auckland early this morning.

The cop was on trial and charged with sexually violating his female workmate.

Some masses get crowds in excess of 1000, well beyond the 500 limit.

The board voted 4-3 to delay the felling of 200 decaying pine trees, 23 which are dead.

One bar will have a bouncer give out hand-sanitiser.

Court hears police officer accused of sexual violation "hid evidence" and lied.

The plan was first mooted in 2015 but has since faced strong local opposition.

One of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.

KiwiBuild flats are the "success story" of the Auckland apartment market, report says.

Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.

Constable says he was nervous after receiving employment investigation letter.

Union wants an extra 25c an hour pay increase and a reduction in the 14-hour shifts.

Buyer who spent just five months in The Block NZ penthouse has relisted it.

Jenni Mortimer uncovers outrageous number of parents pinged for school parking offences.

Alleged victim says she is 'extremely thankful' CCTV filmed much of the evening.

It comes after another tough financial year for the stadium.

Juergen Abele claims it's not the first time he's been bitten by bugs at the motel.

One person was sent to hospital as a result of the Wellesley St blaze.