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Auckland pizza shop owner uncovers 'chargeback' fraud

Scammers are using discount offers, but pay using someone else's stolen bank details.

Kelly Tarlton's global manager reveals coronavirus effects

Advertising spending has either been delayed or cancelled because of the pandemic.

The broker, the fraud and the $500k in gold bullion

The true scale of Russell Maher's fraud may never be known.

Another side of Hannah Tamaki: 'People might think I'm delusional'

Leaders Unplugged: "People might think I'm delusional, but I'm hopeful." - Hannah Tamaki

Councils told to loosen up restrictions to promote urban housing developments

New policy aims to increase housing development in urban areas of growing cities.

First piece of road laid on Puhoi to Warkworth motorway

The 18.5km motorway will now open in May 2022, just before Queens Birthday Weekend.

ACC paid mental health specialists to assess claimants - then hundreds lost cover

The specialists were used to assess people who already had an injury claim accepted.

From sweet shop to sweatshop: 'No remorse' for exploiting workers

Disciplinary Tribunal for chartered accountants found aspects of the case 'disturbing'.

Stowaway cat found on Auckland truck after trip from Palmerston North

The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.

Council's 'ruthless' rates crackdown': Man faces losing home

Auckland's biggest outstanding rates bill is a whopping $217,000.

Property investors accused of deceiving banks for millions head to trial

The group allegedly duped banks for loans to buy residential properties in Auckland.

Watch: Dramatic scenes as protester, police narrowly avoid falling tree

Protesters are fighting to stop dozens of mature native trees being felled in Auckland.

Auckland traffic reduced as more people work from home

More Aucklanders are believed to be working from home after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Water crisis: Waikato council returns fire

Comment: The much vaunted simple fix of taking Waikato River water is a complex issue.

Eden Park set to become NZ esports centre

Eden Park will give the top esports teams in New Zealand a place to operate and train.

Eric Watson's Cullen Group abandons $112m tax appeal, related party debts revealed

The Cullen Group has abandoned its appeal against a $112 million tax judgment.