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Police seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end art

Drugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.

Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Viaduct Harbour

Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour ahead of the Z Manu World Champs. Video / Z Manu World Champs

Police warn against vigilantism after alleged child-snatcher outed on social media

It comes after reports of a man allegedly trying to pull kids into a car in West Auckland.

‘Someone’s loved one’: Stop sharing fatal motorway crash footage ‘immediately’, police say

A motorcyclist died in the crash and people have been sharing footage of the incident.

Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk

Officials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.

Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police

The idle devices may be located in your area.

The surprising injury count ahead of round one of the Super Rugby season

'The great thing about injuries is that it opens the door for somebody else.'

Prominent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attack

The defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.

Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack

He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.

Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry

'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'

‘Can’t comprehend it': The Pākōwhai pilots

'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'

Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope

Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.

Ranked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players

In an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.

'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale

The sale will last for just eight hours.

Botox popularity grows in Northland

Botox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties

Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

Letters: The David divide - PM caught between a rock and a coalition hard place

OPINION: 'The PM has been caught between the proverbial rock and a coalition hard place.'

Steve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at last

Steve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.