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Auckland Uni's 'bizarre' files on students' social media posts

The university monitored students' social media activity almost every day for months.

AUT staff offered leaving package as university battles to ensure financial viability

Initiative a response to drop in income due to fewer international student numbers.

Pukekohe Paranormal: Terrified workers call in ghost-busters to cleanse 'haunted' house

'I'd say they've opened the wardrobe door - and whatever is in there has come out.'

Four Covid cases in managed isolation; 1 historical case probed

The suspected historical case has been transferred to a quarantine facility in Wellington.

Critically injured man's identity revealed after he whispered wife's name

A critically injured man's identity was only made known when he murmured his wife's name.

Seymour hoping to hatch a dozen 'Parliamentary chickens' from election eggs

Act has held its last public meeting of the campaign.

Stabbed Bunnings worker in hospital after attempted robbery at Botany store

Police said the investigation is still ongoing and charges will be laid.

Wealthy foreign investor forgives business manager for $4m property fraud

Peng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.

Coronavirus: 48 returnees have paid for managed isolation

Some 24,236 people arrived in New Zealand between August 11 and October 13.

Retail crime increasing in affluent Auckland suburbs

Auckland city business associations say wave of "stealing to order" increasing.

Up-close encounter with orcas 'unbelievable'

Orcas cruising the Hauraki Gulf have delighted those who have spotted them.

Taupō pastor accused of indecent assault on three boys

Don Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.

International drug conspiracy: Prison time reduced on appeal

A top sportsman was mentioned during Fangupo's drug-trafficking trial.

NZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after election

Judge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.

Agent in five-year fight to clear name

'Now I'm a bloody hit man. If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny.'

More job losses at council and Auckland Transport

More than 100 jobs roles are going at Auckland Transport.

$450k Lamborghini, millions in assets seized in money laundering probe

The assets seized included properties and luxury vehicles.

Two new Covid cases in managed isolation

One case came from London, the other from Bangladesh.