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Police never found the 450kg of meth; Hells Angels member pleads guilty anyway

Police were able to trace back Brandon Cole's extravagant purchases after the P windfall.

Ponsonby CEO accused of beating pensioner in road rage attack involving $430k supercar

The pensioner claims the businessman threw him to the ground and rained blows to his head.

Government steps in: Du Val Group placed in statutory management

Andrew Bayly and the FMA issued statements about why this happened and what's next.

$106k to a sex worker, $5k on hair: Extravagant spending revealed at Polkinghorne murder trial

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.

Dad's fury as police drop case of son allegedly being dragged underwater at pool

Mike Zhang says decision is 'bulls***' and boy has been mentally affected by incident.

Pauline Hanna spent tens of thousands of dollars on hair, beauty, skin cream and dry cleaning

The eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

The good and bad of Auckland’s newest venue Double Whammy!

Karangahape Rd's famous gig spot has been transformed. The Spinoff checks out the changes.

'A very practiced liar and deceiver': Scepticism as former Dilworth housemaster vows to be truthful

Sexual predator Ian Wilson has been declined parole for a fourth time.

Police investigating after youths try to lure Glendowie school pupils into car

Police said they have been made aware of 'several incidents'.

Police forensic accountant gives evidence on Polkinghorne's finances

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife before staging a suicide.

Jailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclub

The pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.

Police release image of fifth man wanted over death of Charles Pongi

Pongi, 32, was allegedly shot during a brawl involving more 70 gang members.

Pakuranga Heights shooting: Security camera footage wanted, autopsy completed

Police are still hunting for the shooters, have been canvassing suburb for info.

When will we know more about Du Val's interim receivership?

Report went in last Friday, PwC says. Nothing has been released in public yet.

Teens allegedly try robbing Auckland dairy, get trapped in store

Five youths stormed Duke Street Superette in Three Kings, tried taking from the till.

'All of a sudden they were gone': Sabine family neighbour recalls parents leaving kids home alone

Police found the husband's mummified corpse in their backyard in 2015.

'Hard pill to swallow': Tevaga opens up on Warriors exit before Mt Smart goodbye

The 28-year-old had wanted to be a one-club man, but won't get that chance.

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