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Apprentice escapes conviction for driving into group in Ponsonby after attack

He had consumed cocaine and MDMA at a Ponsonby bar before the incident.

Council say Govt behind local road's speed limit increase, resident says it's 'madness'

'There is no sensible context that justifies this absolutely ludicrous action.'

Richard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floods

OPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.

Mayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in Fiji

Wayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.

'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic

'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said.

Society Insider: Have Harts expanded yacht fleet, and who was British lord living anon in NZ?

Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman.

'They wanted to send a message': Rainbow Warrior bomber speaks out

Combat diver Jean-Luc Kister explains how France's 1985 attack failed in every way.

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed

Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away

NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

Auckland superette worker stabbed by group of screwdriver, knife-wielding teens

The worker is back behind the counter despite suffering a wound in the confrontation.

British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel

The Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.

'I'm going to shank him': Witness recalls accused man's prediction before killing

The murder-accused was armed with a steak knife. The man he killed had a machete.

‘Too much to drink’: Restaurant defends Ghahraman's 'gross treatment' allegations at bottomless brunch

The ex-MP claims staff at a K Rd restaurant cancelled her booking midway through.

Car towing caravan crashes on Auckland motorway, delays ahead of rush hour

The vehicles have now been moved but delays are expected ahead of rush hour.

Storm-hit region faces 57-hour drenching; heavy rain to hit north of both islands

Friday is expected to bring the worst of the heavy rain, which lingers into the weekend.

Stunning views, outdoor action - why South Island's resort capital is still global favourite

One reader said Queenstown was the 'most beautiful location I've ever laid eyes on'.

'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under way

Oranga Tamariki says the trio absconded yesterday lunchtime.

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.