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'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away

Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.

‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV

Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.

All Black’s daughter in drunk driving hit-and-run posed with wine before sentencing

Helena Cribb told a probation officer she hadn't drunk alcohol in months.

Community fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary school

Corrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.

Christmas calamity: Auckland FC’s unbeaten run ends with big loss

At their Mt Smart fortress, Auckland FC were mauled 4-0 by Western United

Ferrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wife

The couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.

Auckland FC fall to first A-League loss

Auckland FC have been beaten 4-0 by Western United

Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care

Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.

'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community

Shama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.

'Pretty gutting': Teacher aide's nasty pre-Christmas surprise after bike stolen on last day of term

Security camera footage shows a man taking the bike during class time.

Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care

Portia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.

Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed

The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.

Varsha Anjali: What's so bad about Auckland, anyway?

OPINION: As hordes leave Auckland for the holidays, is the city as bad as some say?

Simon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new pool

OPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools.

North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours

Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.

Is Double Grammar Zone losing its premium price tag?

New data suggests Double Grammar Zone homes may not be as highly prized as they once were.

Man critical after being trapped under flaming lawnmower

The man was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital from the North Auckland site.

Police seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside court

Police have seized six King Cobra patches.