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Mexican drug ring bust: Auckland police seize $63m of meth

Three Mexican nationals have been arrested and are facing serious drug charges.

Is this Auckland's unruliest motel? Police called to Epsom motel 163 times in a year

Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.

Owners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst

'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.

Coastal Cannibals examines the intersection of economic development and its impact on mana whenua

Thesis received the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Best Thesis Award.

Auckland property: 44% of apartments sell for loss

Some owners may just be prepared to take a loss, but long-term gains still likely.

Tūtahi Tonu has a new home between the Barracks Wall lawn and Old Government House

The wharenui has been moved from Epsom Campus to Auckland University.

'Covered up': Auckland Council's $315m in 'secret' settlement payouts

Payouts include leaky building claims, employment severance and civil damages disputes.

Philip Polkinghorne in his own words: Jurors hear police interview at surgeon's murder trial

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

Snorkelling with sharks at Kelly Tarlton’s - what could go wrong?

The easy way to tick off a bucket-list item.

Watch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershop

Not the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.

Du Val investor worried after interim receivership

'It’s been nearly two years since I’ve been paid anything.' - Du Val investor

Fog cancels 50-plus domestic flights, delays others at Auckland Airport

Frosty, sub-zero mornings and rain are in store for much of NZ over coming days.

Apartment owners may have ‘heads in the sand’ about rent increase

The lease of the iwi's downtown Auckland land is up for review next August.

'I was only a little fella': Son steps up to 'tough' challenge in mum's memory

'Now that I’m older, I look back and realise that there was a big gap there.'

'Serious concerns': Judge rejects mental health agency's request to rein in Polkinghorne trial reports

Herald publisher NZME says it is reporting the case responsibly, and within rules.

Security guard used 'excessive force' in restraining Eden Park pitch invader during rugby match

The guard said he was under severe stress and it was a “high-pressure environment".

'Unforgettable legacy': Beloved Auckland restaurant announces closure

After eight years on Karangahape Rd, Madame George will close its doors.

Teacher accused of asking student for a kiss cleared of any wrongdoing

The school has commended the former student in coming forward.