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Billionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyards

Marlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.

Mixed reception to heritage home specialist Brooksfield's arrival

'Only genuine old houses built of native timbers are the real thing': Margot McRae

Tenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontation

The woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.

'Serial spitter' in Auckland's North Shore arrested

The man also allegedly spat at police officers while being taken into custody.

Retired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, shower

Victim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'

'Reckless, fast and stupid': After fatal crash, man illegally drove three more times

He was driving at 122km/h in a residential area when he hit a power pole, flipped his SUV.

Billion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes

Minister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.

Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule

PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.

'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to Waiheke

About 300 people, mostly cruise passengers, were waiting to board.