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'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone

Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.

18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts

She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.

Auckland FC learn A-League semifinals opponents

The winner will face either Melbourne City or Western United in the grand final.

'Gritty': Warriors seek improvements despite winning streak

The Warriors keep finding ways to win, even though it's not pretty at times.

Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely

A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.

Auckland mum considers selling beloved family home due to repeat floods

'We thought it would never happen in our lifetime, but it's happened twice now.'

'Failures are more powerful': How setbacks shaped a thriving Kiwi comedy career

Broken ankles and broadcasting school rejections couldn't keep David Correos down.

Major blaze shuts down East Tāmaki Rd as crews tackle scrapyard fire

Part of East Tāmaki Rd remains closed due to the large blaze.

Author Trent Dalton on coming back to NZ and the power of optimism

Dalton said his talk in Auckland last year was the most powerful event he's ever done.

Do you know this woman? Police appeal for help to identify 'Mary'

Police have asked for help from the public.

Lotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000

Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer

'Nothing was going to stop me': Electrician's epic 2000km run for mental health

A Howick 24-year-old completed the run to raise cash for I Am Hope after losing his mate.

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud

Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

Motorway death: One dead after crash between motorcyclist and car in Auckland

Southern Motorway northbound now reopened after fatal crash.

Drua captain reveals 'gut-wrenching' grief before crushing Blues defeat

Coach said ex-Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe's death impacted performance of players.

Korean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her

Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.

How seabed drilling could finally pave the way for a second harbour crossing

Drilling takes four to five days per hole, reaching depths of 75m.

'My eyes started to tear up': 111 call handler meets baby she delivered over the phone

Three adults were crammed into a tiny bathroom listening to her voice delivering the baby.