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Cultish symbols, mannequin parts, debris: The haunting state of a once-proud Auckland golf club

Locals are said to be "grieving" after seeing the state of the Gulf Harbour Country Club.

Inmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chicken

Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.

International rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram

'We f**kn love birds ay.'

One-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on parole

Shane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.

Albert Park police stalemate: Man in wheelchair arrested, roads closed, buildings evacuated

A witness said he saw about 30 police officers at the scene.

How housing market could react to new Reserve Bank moves

Consultation on new mortgage lending restrictions ends on March 12.

Fire alarm-activating thieves hit Auckland Mitre 10, take full trolley of gear

"It should be a really easy arrest": Registration, photos were supplied to the police.

Prison guard defends pepper spraying distressed inmate, feared towel could be used as weapon

Confronting body-camera footage captured the encounter.

Traffic build-up on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway

A serious crash has three of four northbound lanes on SH20 in Auckland closed after Neilson St off-ramp. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth

Controversial bar owner storms out of court, accused of illegal anti-Ardern event

“My vessel is damaged," Shayne La Rosa said as he left court, claiming his case dismissed.

Watch: Privately-funded seawall rising beneath $13.5m North Shore homes

Wall at beach beneath homes to be 51m long, 3.3m high and 8m wide.

Three arrested after armed police descend on Parnell

Charges are being considered for the three people arrested.

Third shoplifting charge filed against Golriz Ghahraman

She is due to appear in Auckland District Court next month.

Property Insider: Timing of planned tenancy law changes tipped

'War on landlords' set to be reversed with law reform. But precisely when, landlords ask.

Train incident on Auckland's Eastern Line

Video shows a train which was involved in an incident that left one person dead on Auckland’s Eastern Line this morning. Video / Mitch Powell

'Carpark roulette' - Man takes 8-years to pay off $17k of Ponsonby parking fines

Ex-Aucklander Todd Fisher has finally paid his debt.

Mother of 17yo torture-murder victim sentenced for daylight hammer attacks

One of the victims was hit over the head while walking down Queen St.

Auckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold front

Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.