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Brown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.
Meth addict was 'fried' during 'terrifying' Halloween night armed invasion of stranger's home
Six men claimed to be police then kicked in the door as a petrified woman tried to escape.
Horror film billboards taken down after complaints they were terrifying
The advertisement showed a close-up of two girls with demonic eyes and bloody mouths.
Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
Auckland man dies from critical injuries after assault
Police are seeking information on the assault, which occurred in Helensville last month.
BurgerFuel changes ad slogan after Christmas parade crash
Six people were injured when a BurgerFuel-branded car crashed into a brass band.
Serial sex offender breaches release conditions by using fake urine in drug test
The Supreme Court is considering the offender's bid to keep his name secret.
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.
Climate change protesters walk key Auckland road, traffic disrupted
It's the third day in a row the activist group has carried out a protest in Auckland.
Teen boy allegedly behind 20 burglaries: Police arrest 16yo in South Auckland
The boy mainly targeted restaurants across South and East Auckland, police have alleged.
Police appeal for sightings of damaged vehicle involved in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Albany
A member of the public called police around 12.30am.
One dead after boat capsizes off Auckland’s Waiheke Island
The boat, which had two people on board, overturned in Whites Bay.
Mystery powder sends person to hospital, police investigating
An unidentified powder was located by a member of the public in Campbells Bay.
'Future-proof': $1.1m makeover for NZ's most popular public golf course
A preferred option has now been approved by the local board for three new greens.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.
Pokie, economic downturn hit SkyCity profit forecast
A combination of four factors was cited as reasons for the change.
AT vows to fix 550km of potholed roads, but road deaths forecast from funding cuts
There'll be a blitz on road maintenance this summer, but safety funding could be cut.
'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonus
Drowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.
'A stupid number': Mayor Brown rejects $56 billion plan for second harbour crossing
The 'preferred option' listed involved two underwater tunnels.
'Concerning laxity': Lawyer suspended for overcharging client $18k
It is the second time Philip Sheat has been caught overcharging a client.
'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined parole
The Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.
Brazilian pair sentenced over $2.2m cocaine smuggling bid
Two Brazilian nationals were caught with cocaine hidden in the walls of their luggage.
Auckland pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car in Kingsland
A witness said the car was speeding along the road before the crash.
Three Auckland schools evacuated, organisations targeted after more threatening emails
Disruption comes after schools were closed over threatening emails just two weeks ago.
'Wakey wakey Auckland Council!': Climate group disrupt Auckland Council meeting
The council was accused of not recognising the seriousness of the January floods.
Auckland man jailed for MIQ escape followed by crime spree
The escape was announced by then PM Jacinda Ardern in 2021.
$200m retirement village, luxury hotel gets green light near Arrowtown
'Do you want to live in a multi-level retirement apartment in the middle of a paddock?'
Teens ram vehicles, drive on wrong side before crashing in half-hour road rampage
The car was first spotted in Sunnyvale by concerned residents at 8.30pm.
Ngāpuhi selects youngest chairman to lead NZ’s largest iwi
Mane Tahere will take over from Wane Wharerau as Ngāpuhi's new chairman.