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Another blow for the Warriors after Issac Luke suspended for three weeks
The hooker unsuccessfully challenged a dangerous tackle charge.
The key players of Ihumātao land struggle
The occupation is unlikely to end soon.
Killed toddler's uncle is RSA triple murderer William Bell
Slain toddler's uncle is notorious RSA triple killer William Bell.
Sephora confetti saga: 'Not enough evidence for a prosecution'
Mayor Phil Goff said at the time it was "unacceptable" behaviour from the company.
Customs seize more than a tonne of drugs in six months
Haul includes four times the amount of Ecstasy that was seized last year.
Hurt by a rugby ball? Legal action unlikely to succeed in NZ
Lawsuit against Ireland Rugby Football Union over rogue ball unlikely to succeed here.
Building product company faces criminal charges
Commerce Commission charged Global Fibre8 Limited and its director Tangi Tuake.
Darts legend wants to check out Hobbiton
Raymond van Barneveld wants "precious" memories from final trip to NZ as fulltime pro.
Fatal stabbing: Woman's 'desperate' final minutes
A woman stabbed to death in Massey was earlier seen pacing the footpath at a bus stop.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
Mayor sends 'concept' proposal to Govt to help CRL businesses
Phil Twyford says he is "considering" Auckland Council's proposal for affected businesses.
West Auckland murder: Accused granted name suppression
The victim died on Westgate Drive yesterday.
Ōtara shooting: Man, 34, charged with wounding teenager
Man, 34, charged with wounding after 16-year-old was shot.
Lazy, hazy start for Auckland, Southern Mway crash
Southern Motorway crash adds to motorists' frustrations.
Hosking: Ihumātao fiasco proves Māori Party return pointless
COMMENT: Māori Party was based on the past and anger. Resurrecting it goes nowhere.
Jacinda Ardern invited to Ihumātao, police asked to leave
It is entering week two at the site for some, and months for others.
SBW to suit up for Counties Manukau in Bay of Plenty clash
Sonny Bill WIlliams is off to Katikati to play rugby for Counties Manukau this weekend.
Parents grateful daughter okay after stolen bike smashes into car
Karaka resident says his daughter was turning at green arrow when bike smashed into her.
Revealed: How telcos illegally billed customers
The three businesses made false representations in invoices during a six-year period.
Kākāpō cloaks among Auckland Museum's precious Māori collection
The most common material in the museum's ancient Māori clothing was kiwi feathers.
Visiting ban for pregnant women, kids at measles-hit prison
Prisoners in certain units who were not immune would be placed in quarantine.
Fatal stabbing: 63-year-old charged with murder of woman in West Auckland
Man in custody after fatal stabbing was known to the victim.
Group that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costs
The court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.
Major delays after truck hits bridge on Auckland motorway
Delays for drivers heading into the city following 2.45pm crash.
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
Stabbing, screams: Hero builder tried to save woman
Police confirm a man is now in custody.
Brutal dairy attack: Lookout guilty despite not entering shop
A mother and son were violently attacked in their Grey Lynn dairy.
Otara shooting: Vehicle recovered; teen victim in stable condition
Police have found a vehicle connected to the shooting of a teenager in Otara on Friday.
Witness tried to save woman fatally stabbed in street, man arrested
St John Ambulance was called to Westgate Drive at 8.36am.
Motorcyclist crashes after police pull out of pursuit
Police spotted the rider travelling at "excess speeds'' about 9.20am in Waiuku.
Traffic backed up after crash near Khyber Pass off-ramp
Traffic on the Southern motorway is backed up after a crash near the Khyber Pass off-ramp.
Revealed: NZ's 350 new super-rich - and an $85m tax fight
Each high wealth individual has, or controls, wealth in excess of $50 million.
Cones, buckets, bins used in Auckland parking war as cars spill into street
It started with one cone. Now they've spread like the plague.