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Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed

Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000

Simon Wilson: Desley Simpson for mayor?

OPINION: Dog debates, harbour crossings, Pukekohe trains and a suddenly hot mayoral race.

Opinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promise

OPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.

‘Incredibly distressing’: Doctor worries old disease is making NZ comeback

Painful bone growth disorder appears to making a mysterious resurgence among NZ children.

MDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operation

Police swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.

'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoning

The dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.

Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef

Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.

Manurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference called

Public Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'.

‘Wasn’t that difficult’: Man attempts world record at Auckland Airport

'It was just a bit of a laugh over a long weekend,' Robinson said.

Steamboat catches fire in Warkworth, police called to control huge crowd

Fire and Emergency said part of the wharf was on fire upon arrival.

Watch: ‘It was vicious’ – Dramatic conclusion to Auckland police chase caught on video

'One minute he was fine and then the next he was beaten to a pulp.'

‘Didn’t look good’: Parents upset at ‘unidentifiable’ kids' lunches

Parents reported that school lunches were late to arrive and 'went into the rubbish'.

Auckland Airport delays flights, police notified after reported drone incursion

Drone operators need air traffic approval to fly within the control zone.

'Cops running everywhere': Police nab driver on busy Auckland on-ramp

'The vehicle had earlier been reported stolen from the North Shore.'

Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid

Another driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.

Man on trial for sex with 13yo asks to ‘tell a joke’ while under cross-examination

Luca Fairgray, 22, is on trial at the Auckland District Court.

Sold to PAG: New Wynyard Quarter offices, no sale price declared

New Wynyard Quarter building is nearing completion, sold well before One NZ shifts in.

Person in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol station

An employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.