Polkinghorne trial: Eye doctor's hairdresser reveals another sex worker relationship
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.
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One dead after car crashes into ditch on Paparimu Rd, Hunua
A helicopter was dispatched to the crash near the border of Auckland and Waikato.
Sold for A$170m: Fletcher's Australian plumbing business Tradelink
A$10m of the deal has been deferred and might not be paid till 2026, company says.
NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.
Drivers warned to expect delays after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
The crash between East Tāmaki Rd and the Highbrook offramp has now been fully cleared.
Former Black Caps captain Chris Cairns hit by another medical setback
It comes after a string of struggles, including spinal stroke and cancer.
Auckland at risk says new report
Auckland is falling behind other similar cities and needs to “shift gear” or it will not prosper. Video / Jason Oxenham
Simon Wilson: Aucklanders live in a great city, but things are far from sweet
OPINION: Oh great, another report that says what we already know.
William Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.
Dolphins sink Warriors finals hopes in golden point
A Sean O'Sullivan drop goal was the difference in a thrilling contest.
Home invasion shooting: Father murdered as 6yo son slept nearby
It's been five years since the defendant murdered Tulua. He still can't be named.
Winning $44m Lotto prize yet to be claimed: Do you have the lucky ticket?
Last night's win equalled the biggest single-winner in Lotto history in New Zealand.
Opinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?
OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.
Plans unveiled for new park on wasteland at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter
The park has been allocated $119 million.
'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammer
Jit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We’re getting close to an energy crisis
OPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.
The best coffee and food in Auckland, according to comedian Bailey Poching
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
'Don't tell anyone': Lord of the Rings actor convicted of sexually violating girl
Auckland man played Rohan prince Théodred in the trilogy.
Two buses crash in central Auckland, injuring five
Two buses were involved in the collision.
Drug 'customer' fatally kicked in head after complaining to meth dealer about product
All three defendants have now pleaded guilty, but only one for manslaughter.
Good Samaritan left bloodied after 'terrifying' crowbar attack during vape shop raid
The injured man tried to confront armed robbers.
Gunshot mystery as injured person arrives in hospital
Police are trying to "piece together" what happened before person reached hospital.
Crunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?
What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?
Prolific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'
Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.
'We need to be good humans': Ex-ICU nurse gives life-saving plasma every fortnight
A former ICU nurse has given plasma more than 300 times in New Zealand.
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400k
An elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.
'No one listened to me': Mums share stories of birth trauma to help others
Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.
Airport reopens after report of debris on runway forces flight diversions
Multiple flights were forced to circle around east Auckland before returning back home.
Auckland cannabis museum reopens after rich-lister’s $500k donation
'It’s an alternative to alcohol ... we want to show cannabis should be equally accepted.'
'I need to talk': What Pauline Hanna confided to friends before her death
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.
Darleen Tana's husband in court for traffic fine dispute, says he has split from former Green MP
EXCLUSIVE: The man at the centre of political scandal speaks outside court.
Cops bust huge international drug ring: 183kg meth found, 12 arrests, houses seized
Cops also seized assets allegedly bought with ill-gotten gains, including two houses.
Young girl suffering nightmares after being trapped and attacked in toilet cubicle
Girl now fears she's going to be stolen away from her mum.