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Not safe for women, inconvenient: Survey reveals reasons Aucklanders don't use public transport

A new survey brings some sobering news for transport planners in Auckland.

$1b+ Oyster Group fund suspends investor withdrawals, selling properties

It says the fund must keep capital to meet its needs and service higher borrowing costs.

'Staggering': Drink driver blows nearly nine times the legal limit

The Auckland woman left the Whangārei address she was staying at after an argument.

Property Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving Colliers

No room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.

'A living hell': Cellmate who starved and beat sex offender is sentenced

Rene Thomas has some unresolved issues he needs to address, a judge said.

UK man killed in freak Auckland worksite gate crush named

The large sliding gate was being opened to let subbies on site when it fell on the victim.

Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches

Thick red seaweed that has covered beaches on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast is said to be a natural occurrence, but residents remain convinced they haven't seen it before. Video / RNZ

Why red seaweed has blanketed Auckland beaches

Masses of red 'hair-like' seaweed cover beaches on the Hibiscus Coast.

Rene Hawke was the backbone of the Bastion Point occupation

Rene Hawke, wife of Bastion Point leader Joe Hawke, has died

‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossings

Mayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.

‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for loss

Victim Support says it is pointless and harmful to blame victims of fraud.

'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer

Aimee Rodda has dodged charges.

'Blood everywhere': Barber allegedly cuts off piece of child's ear during haircut

The barbershop's owner said he was contemplating selling the business after the incident.

'Home with his mummy': 6-year-old missing in South Auckland found safe at mate's house

Anton was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants.

Person critically injured after falling from bike at Auckland park

The person was transported to Auckland City Hospital.

Fire fought at Cornwallis, Auckland

Cornwallis is south of the Waitākere Ranges, Auckland.

Body in bag homicide: Victim still unidentified five days after being pulled from Gulf Harbour

It has now been five days since a woman's remains were discovered in the Gulf Harbour.

BMX National Championships: Champ hits Hawke's Bay - and wins

Hundreds of riders turned out at the BMX champs in Havelock North.