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'He's a buzzy guy': Kiwi fan gets inked after on-stage encounter with Post Malone

US megastar leaves mark on hearts (and backs) of Kiwi concertgoers.

$3.7m Auckland waterfront pedestrian bridge breaks

The bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.

Will incoming Government cull civil servant numbers?

Capital CBD could take a hit if layoffs unleashed.

Retirement giant's profit leaps 24pc but shareholders won't get interim dividend

'Directors resolved not to pay an interim dividend to provide for ongoing investment.'

Repeat offender: Illegal Albany Heights work brings $34k fine

As it turned out, it wasn’t Danny on the digger but Tao Ma, pretending to be Danny.

Kiwi guitarist plucked from crowd stuns at Post Malone concert

Auckland's Outerfields came alive for rapper Post Malone and a surprise star was born.

Homeowner fumes at lack of action over cliff collapse

A man who owns a home above a startling slip waits and waits for council action.

‘Tough year for Auckland’: City Mission urges donations for Christmas

Mayor urges Aucklanders who can afford to, to dip into their pockets.

From the All Blacks to the Blues: Coach's new 'exciting' role

One of the departing All Blacks coaches is joining the revamped Blues team.

Pt England gang shooting: Fourth man charged with murder

Charles Pongi died after a shooting on August 5. Three men were charged last week.

Ex-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19

Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.

Police actions in shooting and wounding armed carjacker 'justified'

One officer's shot wounded a man who had a pistol pointed at a carjacked driver's head.

The marae has been the home for student teachers training in Huarahi Māori

University of Auckland’s Epsom campus entered a whakamoe (deep slumber) over the weekend.

The Rock’s mum makes a kava stop before heading back to Los Angeles

The Hollywood superstar’s mum and aunty have been in New Zealand.

Auckland shop hit by ram raiders in third burglary this year

A stolen vehicle was abandoned at the scene.

Ruptured gas main closes street in Auckland CBD

A gas main on Nelson St has ruptured during the night.

'Significant milestone': New coalition Govt imminent as policy deal largely settled

One of the three party leaders suggested a final deal could be done in a day or so.

Opinion: AT marches on - oblivious to the impact of their ‘improvements’

OPINION: We need to be realistic about what is achievable in our city – and when.