Restaurant axe attacker acquitted on grounds of insanity
Judge deems man was not legally responsible for his actions at the time of offending.
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The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.
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'Achieve our objective of lowering labour costs, maintaining customer service standards.'
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Woman's gas tank replacement cost $1K, took three weeks after tank was drained by thieves.
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The billionaire blueprint for Auckland's waterfront stadium
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South Auckland crime: Assault leaves man in critical condition
The victim was knocked unconscious and suffered serious injuries as a result.
Māngere manslaughter case: Auckland man denies killing the mother of his children
The accused and the woman who died had four children.
Gunmen who shot pair in legs in revenge attack remain at large
One man was held down and shot in both legs during a home invasion.
Pair deny murdering Ellerslie husband and wife
The killing of the respected orthopaedic nurse and his wife shocked the city.
'Sexist rules': Stoush erupts over uniform compliance at Auckland college
One student was also forced to remove her taonga at school.
Aerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?
Company behind some of our ski lifts wants to help keep people moving in main centres.
Police descend on Papakura town centre following serious incident
An injured person has been rushed to hospital.
Editorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'
OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.
Auckland Transport defends public transport price hike as 'very light'
Bus, train and ferry fares will rise by 6.2 per cent in February next year.
Restaurant operator Savor lifts lid on cutbacks, weather challenges
The Auckland restaurant group says progress has been made despite big challenges.
'You tried to silence me. You failed,' radio host who survived attempted murder tells attackers
Two of the men were found guilty by a jury in October. Another pleaded guilty.
'Completely shut off': Popular Auckland road to be closed for the summer
Meola Road will be closed from mid-December until early February.
Property Insider: Billionaire's Auckland waterfront stadium aspirations
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How well is Bunnings doing here: what about its $401m loan?
Huge debt is owed to NZ Finance Holdings and stood at just $324m in 2022.
Ex-All Blacks' favourite $4b Arvida Group scores bigtime
Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read were reported to have bought in.
Santa parade crash: People inside car assaulted while still seated
Two pedestrians have also been released from hospital.
Fires started at North Shore church twice in one night
Arson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.
'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scam
An Australian man caught up in the case lost $500,000 in a romance scam.
Sparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock
'I'm a better sparkie for having gone through this. I've slowed down.'
'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now tempered
He hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.
Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
From Mt Smart to waterfront bliss: Auckland football's makeover
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Criminal defence lawyer arrested at pro-Palestine protest
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'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
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Golden Arches ablaze in Auckland McDonald’s fire
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