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'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICC

Poor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel

Auckland Council privacy breach exposes hundreds of email addresses

The email was sent by West Wave Swim School on Friday morning.

Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash

Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.

Mayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos

'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.

'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquest

Two shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman.

'Things have really fallen into place': Telfer on winning streak

Steve Telfer is optimistic about his horses' chances at Alexandra Park tonight.

Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?

NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

The $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darkness

The power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.

Legally blind Kiwi writer's journey from archaeologist to bestselling author

Steffanie Holmes has published more than 40 books in the past decade.

Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth

OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.

Watch the whale migration with this festival

Here are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on.

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem

OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.

'Class act': Councillors react to Simpson not contesting Auckland mayoralty

Kerrin Leoni doubts Desley Simpson can change Wayne Brown’s leadership style next term.

Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl

The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.

'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery project

The project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.

'Hunting ground for criminals': Armed police nab alleged $150k Facebook fraudster

A 36-year-old has been charged in relation to 17 Facebook Marketplace dealings.

Opinion: Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

OPINION: Many of us are hostage to our phones – and it’s not unlike having head lice.

Watch: Man in custody as armed police swarm evacuated West Auckland mall

Photos from the scene showed groups of people standing outside the mall.