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Auckland Zoo elephant's chance at forever home as new fundraiser launched
'There’s no real substitute for an elephant being with other elephants.'
2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C
The heaters were on high as Aucklanders found themselves scraping ice off windscreens.
Tamaki Makaurau Māori network aligns new awards to the stars of Matariki
Te Pae Herenga o Tamaki aligns new awards to Matariki.
Auckland businesses fear losing out on crime prevention fund
Sandringham will not get government funding to prevent street-level crime.
Police, retailers join forces against ram raiders
Retail security roundtable: co-operation by some of NZ's biggest shop brands.
Alcohol tax hits Auckland gin business, liquidators called in
Lowered demand and an increase in the alcohol excise tax have hit profit margins.
Egg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supply
Hospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.
Wayne's Waterworld: Mayor's bold downtown Auckland plans
But will the cars go? Wayne Brown's port plans are big on ideas but short on specifics.
Sagging ceiling, rotting windows: School trust board ordered to lower rent for flat that was in 'bad state'
The board, chaired by an Anglican bishop, tried to charge $800 per week for two bedrooms.
Murder could have been prevented by criminalisation of stalking, advocates say
The stalker threatened to kidnap the AUT law student, before killing her.
Apartment owner Julie Collis' rates bill has risen by over $10000
Apartment owner Julie Collis' rates bill has risen from $3500 last year to $14,000 because the council changed them from residential rates to commercial rates, in spite of their entire complex being residential apartments. Video / Alex Burton
Kids get stuck into Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
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North Island weather to deteriorate in coming hours, thunder, gales threaten Harbour Bridge
Road snowfall warnings were issued for SI mountain passes and the Desert Rd in NI.
Police investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school students
A disturbing email was sent to Rosehill College students on their school accounts.
Lives of 50,000 retirement village residents could change in proposed shakeup
"We’re very pleased with this as a starting point as well as the tenor of the proposals."
Three reasons Epic Craft Beer failed
Brewer got $210,000 Covid cash for 14 staff - even that wasn't enough for it to survive.
AUT: A culture that views Te Tiriti o Waitangi as an opportunity
AUT launches Te Aronui Te Tiriti framework Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau.
Inside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland city
Te Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.
Terrified victim went to police twice about stalker. 13 days later she was murdered
Stalker threatened to kidnap AUT law student before killing her.
Wayne Brown’s move to cut local boards 'dismantling democracy'
Mayor wants to reduce both the number of councillors and the city’s 21 local boards.
'This destroyed me': Family's fury as stalker sentenced for law student's murder
The victim, a 21-year-old law student, was stabbed to death last year.
Eden Park apologises after 'confusing' false alarm during match
The alarm went off during the USA-Portgual match and people found exits locked.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
'Sorry and scared': CBD shooter's family break silence over deadly rampage
The family of Matu Reid have extended their 'deepest condolences'.
High wind alert for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thunderstorms and hail may also accompany the strong gusts.
Top horse trainer accused of racist jokes by Indian employee
Former horse trainer Stephen McKee said his comments were not racist, but simply "banter".
Auckland CBD worker injured after being robbed at knifepoint
Police are trying to find the person responsible for incident at convenience store.
'I feel like anybody’s going to kill me': Dairy targeted by armed intruders twice in one day
A fed-up shopkeeper has decried the lack of respect in society after the horror day.
Police continuing to investigate West Auckland school lockdown
The caller who made the threatening phone call has not been identified
Police crackdown on shoplifters: Bolstered patrols in South Auckland nab ‘prolific offenders’
Police say 10 people are facing 59 charges of shoplifting between them.
'Line in the sand': No ankle bracelet for gang member who had AK-47 on school morning
His gun was 'a recipe for disaster', says judge.
‘Sunbathing’ pig causes traffic to halt on Auckland motorway
Westbound traffic had been temporarily blocked on State Highway 16 near Te Atatu Rd.
Two people contaminated by ‘unknown substance’
Fire and Emergency NZ 'do not know what the substance is', a spokesman says.