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Auckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt party
C&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.
$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh options
The project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.
New 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block planned
Singaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.
'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence
'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.
Watch: Lorde treats fans to special pop-up show
'Auckland I wanna play you something.. Meet me in the city tonight?'
'Right behind the bus': Person hospitalised after Auckland bus accident
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.35pm.
Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session
The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.
Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family
A prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.
'No recovery yet': Auckland apartment market flounders
Build-to-rent was boosted by a new project, a trend noted in the latest research.
'Time to pass the torch': Auckland councillor retires after 30-year stint
Sharon Stewart has been in local government since 1995.
Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty
OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.
Confidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risks
The new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.
'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrage
The change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.
Why young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture case
He arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.
Run It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?
Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.
Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed
Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.
Kiwi entrepreneur on turning trauma into career success
'You either get crushed by trauma, or you learn to come out the other side of it.'
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Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.
Auckland office building evacuated over ‘suspicious package’
Emergency services are on site downtown.
Celebrated Auckland restaurant on K Road to close
The restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.
Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result
The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.
NZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m project
Country's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.
Boy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’
Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.
Police investigating Auckland bus fire, ‘thankfully’ no one injured
The remains of the bus are being scoured for clues after a big blaze.
Watch: Fire engulfs AT bus, driver praised for 'fantastic job' getting passengers off
AT said someone on the bus had 'some accessibility challenges'.
'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen Audi
He has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.
Think you don’t like opera? Let La boheme change your mind
Reasons include: 'More drama than Shortland St' and 'It's basically Love Actually'.
'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder
Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.
New flight routes and cruises, coral restorations, burger festivals, and luxury walks
New routes and cruises to make your travel days better.
Watch: Police make arrest after alleged robbery at Northcote shops
A man is in custody after police rushed to a shopping centre on Auckland’s North Shore following reports of a robbery. Video / NZ Herald
Deadly conspiracy fails: How the Killer Beez thwarted inner-circle plot to kill rival
There was a fragile truce after weeks of gang warfare. The violence almost re-ignited.
'Concerning': Auckland's fire resources stretched thin in city blaze
Firefighters are concerned about the lack of heavy aerial trucks in the city.
Amateur fight event attracts police attention in Auckland
The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.