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Manhunt underway for man wearing candy-cane boxer shorts

The male is being sought in relation to a burglary in Auckland’s Glen Innes.

Auckland Transport appoints interim CEO for $574,000 role

The appointment follows the resignation of former CEO ahead of the break-up of AT.

Helicopter rival lands: Family firm bringing Bell into local market

Plush helicopter aimed at private buyers as global market shows signs of stability.

Air NZ plane hit by lightning

Two flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.

National’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act

Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.

Kmart Westgate rising in northwest Auckland

Video shows the construction of New Zealand's largest Kmart as at April 16. Video / New Zealand Retail Property Group

Biggest new Kmart to bring hundreds of jobs as Westgate retail hub surges

The retailer is to operate all hours across the road from Costco Wholesale Westgate.

First XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?

First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.

Kiwi woman on Green Card arrested by ICE after New Zealand holiday

Everlee Wihongi's whānau say she has a valid Green Card and should not have been detained.

Mick On Monday: Marsh not happy with being just the $6 million man

Miss Janet was a dominant winner at Ellerslie on Saturday

'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcels

Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.

NZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officials

NZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.

State of emergency remains for Whanganui and Ōhura as more heavy rain expected tomorrow

A line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.

Thunderstorm drama as Auckland FC defeats sees Premier Plate hopes slip away

The Newcastle Jets clinched the Premiers Plate as Auckland FC slipped to defeat.

Lightning strike hits Penrose house, causing fire

The fire started in an upstairs bedroom and spread to the roof space.

Mark Thomas: Auckland’s deal is a start. But will it be strong enough to matter?

OPINION: The agreement still lacks multi-year funding and firm co-investment guarantees.