Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
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The car dealer is the third and final co-defendant to score an appeal victory.
Explosions used to dispose of chemicals after Auckland University building evacuated
There are four fire trucks, including a hazardous materials command unit on site.
'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuse
He was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.
Q&A: Harper James founder talks inclusive underwear designs for ‘hardworking women’
Social media has become a core tool for selling the underwear.
Cold temperatures, clear skies for the last week of winter
Temperatures will drop to 0C in some parts of Auckland this week.
'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beach
The club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.
Auckland port automation project shambles spawns a big new cost
Port aims to get conversion of new - now redundant - machinery under way soon.
Ōrākei couple accuse property developer of 'bullying' after being banned from shops
'I think it is bullying and harassment. What else would you call it?'
Auckland McDonald’s robbed by armed group of four, staff assaulted
Police are seeking witnesses.
Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'
Four women were victimised by the defendant.
'I’m so broken': Family's shock at killing of humble and caring man at Epsom motel
A 19-year-old man has been charged over Joseph King’s death.
Faster buses, replacing regional fuel tax: Mayor, minister agree to work together on Auckland transport
Planning next phase of rapid transit network, including light rail, also on agenda - mayor
'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faeces
The man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.
Jetstar apologises for cancelling Auckland to Wellington flight after delays
The airline was pledging to support passengers, including covering costs.
Watch: Firefighters battle large house fire in Auckland
The house was badly damaged by the blaze, with five appliances attending.
'Not enough yellow': Students sent home over Daffodil Day attire
An Auckland college took a firm line on what students wore for the mufti fundraiser.
Braking bad: Classified intel reveals police ructions over motorcycle gang runs
Some officers feel they're being asked to "facilitate" gang runs instead of policing them.
Lawyer doesn't feel safe after Auckland CBD homicide
“It’s not the Queen Street I used to know,” says Olinda Woodroffe.
'How could someone do this?': Firebombing victims had seconds to escape
Couple traumatised by Molotov cocktail attack and have lost all of their belongings.
Auckland Harbour Bridge lane blocked by bus
Southbound traffic has backed up more than 3km from the bridge to Takapuna.
'Was he crying? Was he pleading with you?': Murder defendant grilled as she enters witness box
Lawyers say Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung not the "cold-blooded killer" of Rangiwhero Ngaronoa.
Police name 70-year-old victim of Queen St fatal stabbing
Police are completing the scene examination today.
Police execute search warrant for Queen St killing accused Dariush Talagi
Police recovered a rifle, ammunition and a quantity of cannabis during the search today.
Couple badly burned, home torched as teen throws Molotov cocktail through bedroom window
Police were called to the Cron Ave, Te Atatū house about 2.30am on Sunday, August 6.
Police patrol Auckland school every day amid rise in violence
Officers patrol Whangaparāoa College grounds up to three times a day.
Cause of Auckland CBD gas leak revealed
People told at 10pm it was safe to return to the downtown area.
Auckland’s City Rail Link review finds lack of skilled workers for large-scale infrastructure projects
The review includes 24 recommendations for future infrastructure projects.
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Watch: Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort
More than half the structures have already been crushed to rubble.
Arrest after high-speed motorbike red-light runner flees police, tracked from air over South Auckland
Police tracked the motorbike from the air as it travelled through Auckland streets.
'Really scary': Mum's motel homicide night of terror while visiting Auckland
One person was taken into custody after a death at a central Auckland motel.
Auckland downtown gas leak contained after disrupting city streets for hours
It is now safe for people to return to the downtown area.