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Racist abuse on Auckland bus: Police seek victims of latest attack
Police said they have opened an investigation and are yet to find the woman.
Manhunt under way in northwest Auckland for 'evil' repeat offender
'He is considered dangerous and should not be approached.'
‘Parents are hurting’: Kiwi and Aus families fight to recoup $22m owed by Nasa tour company
Actura owes millions to NZ and Aussie families sent into debt to fund axed student tours.
'Well on track': Finish line in sight for Auckland’s City Rail Link
The first test train run is scheduled for later this year.
Watch: Woman's violent and racist rant at Asian Kiwi bus passengers caught on video
Footage captured the woman yelling, pushing and spitting at other passengers.
'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of week
Rise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.
Armed police swarm Auckland suburb as part of 'ongoing investigation'
A witness said 11 police vehicles were in attendance and officers were armed.
'No card, no play': SkyCity to bring new cards to NZ, Adelaide next year
Casino cards are on the way - but how might they work to stop problem gamblers?
North Shore home and car sprayed with gunfire in early-morning attack
One neighbour said she heard 11 shots in quick succession.
Auckland landlord's sub-letting scheme ends with $14,000 fine, banning order
Auckland landlord was advised to get her act together but chose not to, tribunal says.
Young woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battle
The justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.
Property Insider: New SkyCity CEO starts; NZ’s highest outdoor office garden
Michael Ahearne has gone. Now ex-army officer Jason Walbridge has returned from Las Vegas.
Letters: Ozempic isn't the answer to New Zealand's obesity problem
OPINION: Also in today's letters – Wayne Brown's road-cone blitz; CrowdStrike meltdown.
Simon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policies
OPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?
Exclusive: Drive-by shooting targets home of mother of alleged Auckland gang boss
The shooting came after a post-funeral Rebels ride through the territory of another gang.
First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College
There have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.
'Three strong bangs': Māngere cul-de-sac residents describe latest drive-by shooting
One neighbour said she no longer feels safe living on the street.
Why giant American investor wants to take over Arvida Group for $2b
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Arvida shareholders offered 65% premium on shares in takeover offer
Board unanimously recommends New York-based outfit's takeover bid.
Biden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024
Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
Redress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state care
Black Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.
Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.
Jarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.
OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.
Two memorial sites for Mount Erebus tragedy up for consideration
The memorial was originally planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.
Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scam
Nepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.
Auckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare cap
AT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.
'Take shelter': New wild weather warning for Northland as Brynderwyns clean-up continues
SH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.
Multiple gunshots fired at house in Māngere, South Auckland
Police are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.
'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing
With fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.
'Frustrated as everyone in Northland': Mayor fumes as slip closes SH1 less than one month after reopening
Motorists north of Auckland are advised to travel later or potentially face lengthy delays
Stranded overnight at airport: Jetstar IT outage grounds school holiday travellers
'A global technology outage is continuing to impact some airlines and payment services.'
Weather: Heavy showers for Auckland but worst rain heads for East Coast
Waves up to 10 metres high were expected at the centre of the storm.