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What you need to know about Auckland’s new $1m Christmas tree

The new Christmas tree set to illuminate the city from November 23.

'Might have been cheating': Jogger explains why she filmed golf course sex romp

The Clarks Beach club said it was aware of the lewd incident.

Infant death in Auckland home treated as 'unexplained'

Police say they were called to the Ninth View Ave home at 10.22pm last night.

Ultimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in between

Ready for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.

New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich

The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.

50-year-old Victoria Park sculpture damaged in fire

The massive sculpture, named Homage to Will, was being used as a temporary shelter.

Empty office sale to bring pre-Christmas shareholder cheer

Company has ditched plans to add three extra levels to the building above Fanshawe St.

Couple's brazen act on Auckland golf course sparks social media frenzy

The Clarks Beach club said it was aware of the lewd incident.

'Easy sales are not there any more' - liquidator of Chch real estate office

Head office had terminated arrangements with agency for non-payment of fees - liquidator.

Police helicopter finds body after tractor rolls down bank on rural Auckland farm

Police received concerned calls after the victim had not returned from spraying weeds.

Changes in order for Auckland’s famous Franklin Road Christmas lights

The lights will start later in December, turn off earlier at night and have security.

Letters: Abuse survivors deserve more than just money

OPINION: 'A fundamental question [about abuse in state care] remains largely unspoken.'

Watch: Air NZ release new safety video featuring Steven and Valerie Adams

The video, released today, features two famous Kiwi siblings.

From 1800 homes to 700: Fletcher downsizes plans for ex-Three Kings quarry

'Not having the accusation of we are building in a hole,' - Steve Evans, Fletcher Living.

Gang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boy

The rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.

Society Insider: Tenby Powell's cancer bucket list; property mogul Nigel McKenna's big year

A $100m hotel and spa and globe-trotting with rising hospo star partner.

Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.

Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ Herald

'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in Australia

Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.