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'Slumped forward': Chef and his dog died after car ploughed through playground, into river

Christian Herbulot's death prompted a coroner to recommend a law change.

Behind the scenes at the Cordis buffet

What's it really like in the hotel kitchen that feeds 600 people a day? Video / Michael Craig

Review: Fred again.. goes the extra mile for one special Kiwi fan

UK artist Fred again.. has been taking over the country on a surprise tour.

This is the busiest day to fly during Easter and school holidays

It will be the busiest Easter and school holiday season since 2019, Air NZ revealed.

Auckland University student shuts down 'segregation' claim by Act Party

The party's tertiary education spokesperson says the signs are reminiscent of 'ugly past'.

11-year-old child arrested after Auckland supermarket smash-and-grab

Police were called and a helicopter tracked three youths and their getaway trolley.

Glenavon School reopened after alleged gunshots force students into lockdown

Parents had earlier been warned to stay away from school until further notice.

Auckland University accused of segregation

Auckland University student Shakeel Shamaail is outraged at the segregation allegations. Video / Jason Oxenham

Port says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedy

Sugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.

'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer

The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.

'Danger to this country': Amateur bomb-maker claimed he had enough explosives to level Sky Tower

“This just has to stop," the judge said as she reviewed his long history of causing havoc.

$150m defective building: Harbour Oaks' owners get High Court decision

Hearing took five months and more than 55 expert witnesses presented evidence.

Great Barrier Island wharf to close amid collapse risk

The wharf is at 'real risk' of collapse if a ship docks in the area.

Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway

Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.

Simon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapse

Eleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.

Nearing completion: Hobsonville Point's $120m Catalina Bay Apartments

Presales have been made on 64 of the 82 new waterfront apartments, the developer said.

Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors

The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.

Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl

A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.