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Entertainer pleads guilty on eve of prominent businessman's trial

A prominent rich-lister is due to stand trial alongside his business manager on Monday.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: 'We told her what had happened as gently as we could'

The third day of the high-profile trial has begun.

Demand for secondary teachers in Auckland on the rise

The Education Ministry is forecasting a shortfall of 30 secondary teachers this year.

Watch: Dramatic moment four plucked from water after boat sank

Four boaties ended up in the water desperate to be rescued.

Former Cyfs caregiver ran home full of 'violence, fear and abuse' - Crown

He faces 33 charges relating to 8 boys including multiple counts of sexual abuse.

Liquidators take legal action over Mad Butcher Pukekohe demise

The Mad Butcher saga takes another turn.

Top law firm names three new partners for 2021

Bell Gully also named five senior associates and a special counsel.

Watch: Unruly dirt bike riders interrupt children's sports training

Police are on the hunt for those involved in an illegal dirt bike ride through Auckland.

Red Fox Tavern cold case: Staff members recall fatal robbery 33 years on

The second day of a high-profile trial has started.

Trial begins for 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder, robbery

The jury that will decide on an infamous cold case has been selected today.

Auckland iwi head to High Court over land ownership rights

Move follows court ruling which allowed Hauraki/Thames iwi to claim land in Auckland.

Body found in Auckland creek: Police identify man, death still 'unexplained'

Autopsy due to be carried out today.

'Lucking in' to a last-minute getaway on Lake Wainamu

Only a 40-minute drive from home, this trip fitted in perfectly with urban holiday ideals.

'Idiotic behaviour': Mayor slams unruly motorcyclist mob

"Those responsible need to be held accountable."

Police work to identify man's body found in Auckland creek

Police are investigating an unexplained death in a central Auckland creek this morning.

Watch: Shark seen swimming near Waiheke Island

It continues to be a busy summer for shark sightings.

Waka rescue: Eight plucked from water after harbour mayday

Wake from nearby boats caused a waka to become inundated and the crew in trouble.

'We're maturing - surely we're ready to fly two flags'

Flying the Tino Rangatiratanga flag on certain days feels tokenistic, councillor says.