Latest from Auckland

$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richer

Three players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.

'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase

He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.

'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weather

Colder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.

Indian Panthers suspension: Companies allegedly owed thousands of dollars

One company claims it has an unpaid $20,000 bill for supporter T-shirts.

Gang funeral procession blocks roads, motorbikes ridden on footpaths, witness says

The funeral is thought to be that of Mongrel Mob life member Nassey August.

Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it

Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.

Son loses legal battle over house bought with parents' savings

A man refused to hand over a house purchased in his name for his parents' retirement.

'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought

Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.

On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' – Runner's tribute to late friend

Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.

Why an Auckland art event ended in costly damage and legal drama

Repairs cost $3440, covered by the gallery’s insurance, with no excess payment.

Bus driver stood down after alleged assault leads to death

Police say the two men had previously interacted with each other.

Multiple apartments on fire as crews respond in East Auckland

Eight fire trucks are on the scene, with no reports of occupants inside.

Snapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex acts

Her lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.

‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedy

The pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.

Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges

David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance

Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried but our silent division is dangerous

OPINION: The Treaty debate highlighted splits in Aotearoa, showing deep cultural divides.

High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died

He died in Wellington today and is survived by three sons and six daughters.