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Watch: Man suffers burns after he was attacked outside his Takapuna restaurant

Restauranteur received burns after man splashed hot coffee across his face.

Hunt under way for third man after Auckland CBD fight involving ‘handheld weapon’

'One of those present was reported to be in possession of a handheld weapon,' police said.

Murder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shooting

His lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.

‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneaten

Complaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.

'Live fire': Chinese navy drills force transtasman flights to divert

Air NZ confirmed it had modified its flight paths as needed to avoid the area.

‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fire

The union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.

Can the Phoenix upset Auckland FC in third derby clash?

Wellington Phoenix stand 10th and seek crucial points in Auckland.

‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer death

Aiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.

Tony Gibson sentenced for stevedore’s Auckland port death

'Critical risks' to workers were not addressed, prosecutor says,

Revealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly find

If the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'.

Driver who had seizure on motorway wants to thank car-chasing ‘hero’

Jeff Benjamin jumped through the driver’s window pulling on the brake to stop the car.

Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness

About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.

‘Always open’: Denny’s remains a beloved gathering spot for families

At 11pm, the Manukau Denny’s was packed, with some diners waiting for seats.

Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC

Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.

‘Trust can be reinstalled’: Tipene Funerals director addresses scandal

'We’ll lay it all out on the line for us all to hear.'

‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’

New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.

The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again

McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.

Auckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breaches

Jarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.