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Dog walkers slam new rules limiting numbers
Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.
Tipene Funerals: Woman charged with misconduct in respect of human remains and deception
The 48-year-old Auckland woman will appear in court this Friday.
Mother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claim
Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police
'Better and safer': Auckland supermarket shortens hours amid safety fears
Woolworths says there have been 925 acts of aggression in the last year in its stores.
Ryan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defence
OPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.
Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along
OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'
Gang member in jail for murder: 'It sucks we get associated with people who do crime'
Joel Lo helped beat a man to death in an unprovoked attack in 2012.
100-year-old Auckland butchery snags award for NZ’s best sausage
Judges declared the winning banger “a truly delicious sausage”.
Seven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facility
Oranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.
Female teacher at Auckland primary school accused of grooming, indecently assaulting child
'An investigation was launched after the matter was reported to police last month.'
Teen fired from pizza delivery job takes on company - and wins $10k
Jake Pirret-Buik says he was wrongfully accused of stealing $50 and sacked on the spot.
Southern Motorway reopens after 'police incident', motorists warned to expect delays
Motorists asked to consider using SH16 and SH20 as alternative routes.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Massive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburb
Police were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.
Youths leave Wiri justice facility roof, PM pulls no punches on earlier demands
The facility is the same site where a group were guided down with fast food last year.
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
One person critical after motorcycle, car collide in Auckland
Roscommon Rd is closed, diversions in place and motorists should expect delays.
AT's Western Line trains disrupted: Power outage strands carriages on crossing
Commuters should expect delays and cancellations due to 'overhead powerline fault' -AT
Injured man drove himself to Manukau police station, then was rushed to hospital
Emergency services rushed to Manukau Police Station shortly after midnight.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
King’s College staffer resigns over allegations of inappropriate online activity, police notified
The school alerted parents tonight that the matter has been reported to police.
Phone repair shop worker caught trying to download customer’s nudes wants to work in security
Since the viral incident the man has been charged and pleaded guilty in court.
Watch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly product
Aiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Construction and oil industry pair granted bail after steel beam meth bust
More than 500kg of meth was allegedly smuggled inside some of 42 steel beams.
One man arrested, charged after Wiri firearms incident
An Auckland man is set to appear in Manukau District Court.
CCTV footage shows manslaughter defendant handling Honey Bear beer before and after overdose death
Prosecutors say Himatjit Khalon is responsible for the death of Aiden Sagala, 21. Video / NZ Police
A-league week one wrap
Bonnie Jansen and Michael Burgess wrap up the first week of the 2024-25 A-league season. Video / Alyse Wright, Ben Dickens
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.
South Auckland community celebrates 21 new te reo Māori site names
The names and narratives enrich and honour the area’s cultural heritage, chair says.
'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with police
Lawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.