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The call that led Kiwi to join Jimmy Spithill’s SailGP team

'The pitch was, basically, just come down, hang out, give it a go.'

Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks

Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.

Large fire at former Centrepoint commune overnight

The commune - which was led by convicted sex offender Bert Potter - had a dark history.

Boots, beers, and ballads: Luke Combs' unforgettable Auckland gig

Review: A shoey, an unreleased song, and heartfelt messages made a musical masterclass.

Auckland faces major event amid rail closures, bad weather

Major sporting and music events set to take place despite transport, weather issues.

Victim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender register

After a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities.

Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert

A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.

Ghahraman’s $150 shopping incident: Pak’nSave never complained so how did cops find out?

Police wanted Golriz Ghahraman's new alleged shoplifting claim in her High Court appeal.

'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging bat

The attack stopped only after the bat split in two.

Second shooting overnight in Auckland, shot fired in feud outside restaurant

Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident.

Auckland teen reels in 52kg tuna on jetski in Hauraki Gulf

Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube

Terraced house hellfire: New builds in Akl overheating due to poor design

Construction experts say overheating is difficult to mitigate once a house is built.

Team ruled out of SailGP Auckland due to issue with new boat

France were expected to make their season debut at the Auckland regatta.

The great equaliser?: What data shows about key change in SailGP’s Auckland debut

'The scattering of where people had things set is still huge'

Incoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, Northland

Heavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.

Cheap drug slashes risk of bone fractures, ‘astonishing’ Kiwi trial discovers

The significant findings could help people avoid bone density problems in older age.

Suppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breach

A mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up.

‘Appalling’: Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences

More than 60 panels were uprooted from on top of a newly built retaining wall.