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Dirty Laundry gets an airing at Q Theatre

Show director Fez Faanana speaks about Dirty Laundry, the latest drag burlesque circus show to hit Auckland's Q Theatre. Video / Carson Bluck

Judge warns abusive woman - 'You are in no position to lay down conditions to Corrections'

The woman attacked two people who came to her rescue after she was thrown from a car.

Environment Court allows $300m Bayswater marina apartment scheme

The original plans for a 250-residence scheme have been cut savagely to 64 units today.

Auckland father fled robbers by climbing over balcony before plunging to death - Crown

Hand prints suggested Joesph Tahana hung from a balcony ledge before falling.

Wayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion charge

Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.

Search for person who fell off rocks at Piha beach

The police's Eagle helicopter is being used to help search for the person in the water.

Car fire on Southern Motorway: Delays expected for northbound traffic

The fire has left a car almost completely charred just near the Princes St ramps.

Recount results in: Tāmaki Makaurau, Mt Albert winners declared

Te Pāti Māori wins Tāmaki Makaurau to confirm a record six MPs in Parliament.

KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption

Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.

'Custodians of a heritage': John Roughan on the power of the 'Granny' - and the challenges ahead

OPINION: You don't need to look far to find the 'power of the press', Roughan writes.

Builder’s licence cancelled after he didn’t fix ‘basic’ errors in 30 failed inspections

The block of units had significant weather tightness issues which were never remedied.

Wayne Brown floats $5 per trip Auckland highway congestion charge

'It isn't the law you have to get to school in a BMW,' says mayor.

Nigerian man who played 'vital role' drug smuggling cartel wants to stay in NZ

He claims deportation will separate him from his Australian-based daughter.

One dead, another serious in crash outside Western Springs Speedway

A section of a major road in Auckland's inner west was closed during peak traffic times.

Crucial talks imminent in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare industrial action

The chances of averting a strike at a major factory hinge on Wednesday's talks.

Watch: 'Nana power' - Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shop

Police are investigating after the man fled from the mall with a bag-load of cash.

'Unreasonable goal': Homelessness can't be eliminated, says council

There are fewer rough sleepers in Auckland now than 7 years ago.

Thief smashes into money shop with sledgehammer, steals cash bag in terrifying heist

The man disguised in a balaclava used brute force to get through a side window.