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Police Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerable

Mitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.

Patched Head Hunter arrested after allegedly fleeing police 'well over' speed limit

The 45-year-old accused is facing charges of failing to stop and dangerous driving.

Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail

Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.

Auckland FC owner backing Trump alongside A-Leagues

Foley shifts stance, funds Trump again, citing fear of the alternative to his presidency.

Broken lift leaves residents making 15-storey trek to reach central Auckland apartments

One resident says it takes her 15 minutes to climb the stairs to her floor.

Gone Fishing case: New trial date for Stephen Stone after convictions quashed and bail granted

The Court of Appeal quashed the convictions this month after a drawn-out legal process.

It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ

The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Opinion: What chance is there for next America's Cup to be held in Auckland?

OPINION: New Zealanders feel betrayed by the decision of Team New Zealand.

Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot

Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.

'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure

'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'

Auckland daycare staffer fell ill from gas leak while cleaning out fridge, two others overcome

Those affected by the incident have been discharged from hospital.

Would you take $25,000, a new car or a cheap loan?

First 70 out of 416 planned new homes are completed on the Manukau land.

'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security

The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security

'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog

Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.

'No remorse': Burglar breaks into neighbour’s unit, sells everything in it

Stolen items included a watch which was the woman's only memento of her late father.

'Systems weaknesses': Intimate patient procedures carried out by students, trainees

The report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.

'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED

Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.

Auckland unlikely to host next America's Cup, reveals Team NZ boss

Demand for corporate hospitality could drive decision on hosting rights.