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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'.

Watch: Police pursuit - spiked vehicle flees on shredded tyres

The final moments of a police pursuit are captured on camera by an eye-witness.

'Appalled': Auckland Council calls in police over death threats

Facebook comment threatens lives of Auckland councillors.

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.

AT Hop card can soon be used for one fare on ferries, buses and trains

People will soon be able to use their HOP cards for one fare on buses, trains and ferries.

Firearm-wielding intruder in Blockhouse Bay - but no threat to public

Police investigating an incident where people were threatened with a gun in their home.