New ZealandRestaurant axe attacker acquitted on grounds of insanityJudge deems man was not legally responsible for his actions at the time of offending.29 Nov 07:07 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor's plan to replace North Harbour Stadium with smaller venueA small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 yearsThe Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.29 Nov 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Inexcusable': Auckland Council’s secret seven-figure payout labelled a disgrace'Confidentiality clauses should not be used to shield the council from embarrassment.'23 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPrivately-owned seawall under construction is rising at Shore beachBuilding at Belmont follows recent action at Point Wells over illegal seawalls.21 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland shop hit by ram raiders in third burglary this yearA stolen vehicle was abandoned at the scene.20 Nov 06:43 PM
New ZealandArmed police descend on Browns Bay after threats made to family memberThe man had fled the scene before emergency services arrived.20 Nov 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council pays secret seven-figure settlement after new-build home demolishedThe house had been built to the roof line but was torn down due to structural concerns.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having showerUrlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEnvironment Court allows $300m Bayswater marina apartment schemeThe original plans for a 250-residence scheme have been cut savagely to 64 units today.15 Nov 04:32 AM
Construction'Big loss': Popular Auckland Warehouse store to shut after 28 yearsThe Warehouse says it is 'extremely disappointed to find ourselves in this situation'.10 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandEllerslie victim remembered as 'good guy' by hospital colleaguesHomicide victim was a senior orthopaedic nurse at North Shore Hospital.09 Nov 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNever lived in: Mass mortgagee sale in TakapunaExceptionally rare for a developer to speculatively build multi-unit residential projects.06 Nov 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFour-level mansion rising in front of $2m-plus apartments on Takapuna beachfront'Suffice it to say, it was a tough outcome for that end of The Sands.'06 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandNorthland artists represented at country’s biggest outdoor art eventThe show at Fort Takapuna raises funds for Women's Refuge.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Drop your gun': Neighbours recall dramatic scenes during West Auckland police operationPolice could be heard shouting at occupants to come out with their hands on their heads.01 Nov 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew green food scrap bins: Apartment owners fear exploding numbers"Bins don't suit apartments and multi-unit dwellings as well as suburban areas."01 Nov 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeep Creek brewery collapse: What went wrong?'A lot of pain out there' but some hope after disaster pushed Deep Creek over the edge.31 Oct 03:00 AM
Small BusinessAnother Kiwi craft beer company in deep troubleCraft brewer that had big plans is latest in embattled sector to face financial trouble.30 Oct 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Let down': Family of man who had half his skull removed left out of parole hearingThe Parole Board chairman has apologised to the family.21 Oct 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delaysA push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly couple ‘stood over’ for $35k tree trimmingOther arborists estimated the job was only worth $5000.13 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEke Panuku to sell Northcote town centreThe 3.13ha publicly owned site now a large carpark surrounded by shops on council land.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warningsAlzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.02 Oct 03:33 AM
New Zealand'We were shocked': Three staff held at gunpoint during bowling alley heistThe armed man burst into the business just before 6pm.27 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandArmed robber strikes North Shore bowling alley in ‘broad bloody daylight’The armed man held up the bowling alley shortly before 6pm Tuesday.26 Sep 08:14 PM
CrimeUncle sentenced for violent murder of infant nephewHe was found guilty by a jury earlier this year.21 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandImpacted buses and routes after Albany bus station attackSeveral Albany bus stops and routes are detoured.18 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent implicated in doctored LIM case under spotlight in AustraliaA lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".15 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel wicked’: Professional couple sentenced for doctoring Lim report for leaky house'If I had the money, I'd give you everything you’re asking for, but I can't.'15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuSpeaking with elders was the start of the journeyTamihana-Iorangi says being able to korero with her grandparents was a taonga.14 Sep 06:15 PM
Crime'I will kill you': Former TVNZ reporter bitten, cut with car keys by exWoman was accused of wounding her former partner at a sailing club last October.12 Sep 06:50 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy: Coroner highlights care shortfalls in mental health deathThe coroner says shortcomings in care likely contributed to his decision to take his life.10 Sep 05:00 PM
