‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m
'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.
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Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.
Sydney knife attacker claimed she found religion, but after NZ deportation she murdered neighbour
Jurors rejected Susana Leota-Lu's claim the 94 stab wounds were in self-defence.
Fletcher's grim AGM: Perth leaky pipes and problems on housing
$1b losses had been a 'near-death experience', the company would never return to that.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
South Auckland: Five youths as young as 12 caught in police chase
At around 12.45am, police noticed a vehicle of interest on Porchester Rd, Papakura.
Australia kicked out a Hells Angels boss. Six months later, he murdered in NZ
Jurors found the former gang president guilty last night of murdering a prospect.
Greater Wellington Regional Council says yes, Auckland Council says no
GWRC will establish a Māori constituency for the 2025 local government elections.
Auckland vape store hit again in overnight robbery
It is unclear if any arrests have been made or what was targeted.
Mt Albert Grammar students claim final days of term cut to avoid 'prank day'
Students claim even the teachers were not told today would mark the end of their classes.
Two firefighters in hospital after battling blaze in West Auckland, 18 firetrucks on scene
Fire crews were called to Bancroft Cres about 2.45pm, says Fenz.
Accused dairy stabber who died in custody named by police
He was charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police seize huge amounts of drugs and lay 80-plus charges in drug ring bust
The seizures included 5kg of methamphetamine and 3.5kg of cocaine.
'This is just nit-picking': Plumber fuming over investigation that led to fine
The plumber's failings revolved around his lack of supervision of a subcontractor.
Posie Parker assault case: Tomato juice protester Eli Rubashkyn fails to have charges dropped
The activist asked the Judge to dismiss her charges. But now she is heading to trial.
Auckland Council votes no to Māori seats at 2025 local body elections
Change will not be made while same voices are heard around the table: Cr Angela Dalton.
Teens flee Auckland police on motorway from Mt Roskill to Rosehill
Police charged four youngsters with unlawfully getting into vehicle and reckless driving.
Egg-throwing in neighbours' right of way dispute
Cars, a trampoline, teddy bears, stones and eggs were used in the dispute between pair.
'I was freaking out': Couple charged with 18yo's dragging death testify
Defendants tell court they were scared of victim on night of tragedy.
Thousands of new homes on fast-track to be built on old Unitec site
Panel allows seven lots of 39.7 hectares in Auckland's Pt Chev to be subdivided.
Taxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appeal
Offender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.
Winton Land AGM: $138.5m lawsuit revealed against Kāinga Ora
'We remain firm in our resolve to re-zone the entire Sunfield.' - Meehan
Football: Rovers look to bounce back after letting opportunity slip
Defender brings up 100 games - targets points on the road in crucial away games.
'Heartbreaking': Auckland CBD struggling after increase in 'anti-social behaviour'
Business owners in Auckland say antisocial behaviour is out of control in the city.
Wrestling: Speed v power in ultimate showdown
Māori wrestler Tee Hawke shapes up for the biggest match of his career.
King's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall
"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."
Hells Angels member describes moment he shot associate to death while his children slept upstairs
'Everything was just a mess,' the murder defendant testified in court today.
Thief caught red-handed with nine credit cards
Accused allegedly stole mail from letterboxes, disposing of some in a nearby rubbish bin.
Fishing in Waitematā Harbour off limits for 28 days due to raw sewage
The sewage overflow was stopped last Friday after a massive sinkhole opened up in Parnell.
'Idiotic behaviour': Vehicle doing burnouts damages section of Waterview Tunnel
Police have blasted the joyriders, saying the highway was not a playground.
Property Insider: Singaporeans lured to Hobsonville, Costco Oz/NZ boss retiring
'We have contracts conditional on approximately $3m of stock from Singapore': John Love.
The cost of a loaf of bread: Why this loaf costs $2.99 at one Pak’nSave and $4.99 at another
Shopper stunned to pay 67 per cent more for a loaf of bread at his local supermarket.
Police attend sudden death in supermarket carpark in West Auckland
The death, in a carpark on Te Atatu Rd, was reported to Police at around 11.15am today.