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Once grand Queen St centre a ghost town but owners push ahead with development dream

Owner of Sky World has tried to sell the property since early 2023.

Editorial: If not the America's Cup, what's the next big thing?

OPINION: New Zealand's flatlining tourist recovery is in need of a shot in the arm.

Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending

Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.

Suspect in Auckland bus stabbing homicide arrested after 24-hour manhunt

The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.

Mum screams after animal jawbone found in bag of Woolworths carrots

Supermarket operator says it is looking into the incident 'as a matter of priority'.

Man sought over fatal Onehunga bus stabbing jailed earlier this year for threatening to kill

He received a sentence of less than two years in May, and was released shortly after.

Owner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bust

Police take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.

Watch: Video shows Kiwi-national arrested for 'violent' disruption on transtasman flight

An unruly passenger was taken off the plane by AFP in Melbourne.

Police identify suspect in Auckland bus killing, victim unknown to attacker

The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.

Parole hearing for man who killed Connor Morris ends in tears

Michael Murray killed Morris with a sickle during a West Auckland street fight.

Person dies after assault on Auckland bus; police hunt for offender

The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.

'Disappointed': Fans livid after Travis Scott reschedules Auckland show, slashes ticket prices

Several concertgoers have had to pay hundreds of dollars just to change their flights.

Auckland primary school pupils of accused groomer being interviewed, letter claims

The teacher, in her 30s, is due to appear in court next month.

Paul Lewis: Why this city is stronger than Auckland for next America's Cup host

Logic says Auckland has about as much chance as a tissue paper mainsail.

Meth-tainted beer trial: Manslaughter defendant’s kind nature led to tragic mix-up, lawyer says

Aiden Sagala overdosed after he drank a beer given to him by the defendant.

Contractor fined for depositing asbestos, arsenic and lead in landfill that leached on to neighbour's property

Drury contractor Prameet Sharma was fined $144,500 for the violations.

Watch: Disruptive passenger forces Air NZ flight to divert

The 'disruptive passenger' was met by police at Melbourne Airport.

Dog walkers slam new rules limiting numbers

Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.