Auckland Mayor and city councillor face off over freedom camping
Promise to retrospectively fix bylaw allowing freedom camping on city streets shot down.
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Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy case loses suppression
A prominent sportsman was linked to an international drug conspiracy.
Commuter chaos: Multiple crashes close roads, train services back in action
Motorway crashes cleared and trains on the move again after signal failure.
When wartime 'practice' bomb blew 1m deep crater in Herne Bay
Witnesses likened explosion from 'practice' bomb to sound of a car backfiring.
Power restored after outage hits up to 1000 central Auckland homes
Power restored to most after downed line cuts power to Auckland homes.
Fog-related crashes cause headaches for commuters
Multiple crashes during morning rush hour as motorists battle blanket of fog.
No inquest after brutal Auckland killing
Murder came just three days after the killer was released from a mental health clinic.
Conference seeks to promote racial harmony in New Zealand
Despite increased dialogue following the Christchurch attacks, hate crimes have continued.
Measles outbreaks means MMR jab at 12 months for Auckland babies
There have been 104 cases of measles in Auckland this year and babies are most vulnerable.
Mystery deepens: Cemetery fire boat had been stolen
"All those happy memories heartlessly stolen and destroyed."
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
That's rubbish! Aucklanders kick up stink over bin tag woes
Many residents are so fed up with the council they've switched to a private contractor.
Kelmarna cows saved from slaughter, sent to sanctuary
Many people had offered to purchase the cattle and give them a new home.
Auckland Council could declare climate emergency today
It would "underscore the urgency and importance of taking action on climate change".
Photo captures moment two wharf workers take a plunge
They appeared to be working on the Hobson Wharf extension.
Breakdowns cause headaches for Auckland commuters
Traffic has been crawling for some commuters.
Revealed: China's $11 billion NZ building spend-up
Raft of projects in pipeline over next eight years, and $2.1b of work already happening.
Unsolved murder: Stabbing on Mt Eden
Horatio Ramsden's murder was thought to have been prompted by jealousy over a woman
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
Auckland Councillor launches petition in response to ferry fury
Auckland Transport should have oversight of the two ferry services
Fire at central police station not suspicious
A fire at Auckland central police station has forced the relocation of some staff.
Crash on Auckland's SH1 causes delays
While a crashed car has been moved free of the lanes, delays are expected.
Holy Cow: Outrage from townies over plans to kill city cows
Outrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.
Mt Eden crash horror: People 'bawling in the street'
Two still critical - including an 11-year-old girl - after crash ripped one car in half.
Proceeds from bracelets sold in memory of Grace Millane will fund White Ribbon youth scheme
The money would go towards White Ribbon's new youth ambassador leadership programme.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
Ports of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentence
More than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.
Colin Craig 'ambitious, self-absorbed, hypocritical': judge
Justice Kit Toogood has reflected on his time watching the Conservative Party founder.
Simon Wilson: Goff v Tamihere, the first poll numbers
First poll results for Auckland mayoral race show big gap between the leading candidates.
Parnell problems: 'Fighting, drinking, abusive' deportees causing 'havoc'
Deportees and troubled souls housed at a Parnell lodge are causing 'havoc' for residents
More tracks to be reopened in Waitākere Ranges
Plans are for 43 tracks to be reopened over the next five years.
Steve Braunias tackles Auckland's 'filthiest restaurants'
Steve Braunius visits some of the worst rated Auckland restaurants.
Fares-free: Auckland public transport free for a day to celebrate milestone
The public will get free trips on buses, trains and "most ferries" on June 23.