Demetrius Pairama's body was found in a vacant Housing New Zealand property in July.

Previously there was no separate offence for strangulation as it was treated as assault.

The man was working on a subdivision in Papakura when he was buried by soil.

Boy's family seek answers over his more than 15 hours as a missing person.

Hundreds helped search for missing 6-year-old, who had stayed over at friend's house

Walter Everitt found safe and well after a night away from home.

The jury took little more than 40 minutes to find Rohit Singh guilty of murder.

Two women feared for their lives after being beaten and bundled into a car boot.

Driver dumped his car outside Sylvia Park Shopping Centre and fled inside on foot.

Phil Goff's critics on council are now calling the shots on the city's stadium strategy.

Councillors want to consider the future of Eden Park and a new waterfront stadium.

The crews are at the scene "assessing the situation".

Emergency crews are at a large house fire in Otara this morning.

A District Court judge "failed" to take into account relevant factors in the case: ruling.

Tighter monitoring may force some childcare centres to close despite increased funding.

Killer Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.

A back-up safety mechanism caused it to stop during the incline.

Ron Mansfield says the Chief Judge's order has made lawyers "complicit with the ministry".

Eli's mother says there are "no winners" in the situation.

Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.

Auckland council has responded to Mike Hosking's comments.

Fleeing driver speeding from cops in Blockhouse Bay arrested in Mt Wellington after crash.

Dozens of cases are being adjourned at Auckland's courts as industrial action heats up.

High Court judge to consider if District Court judge erred by drawing on experiences.

The man who allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint has appeared in court.

Firefighters came from six suburbs to help save the home.

The critically injured motorcyclist is being rushed to hospital.

The man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.

A "Gaia-inspired" preschool for over-stimulated kids is proposed for South Auckland.

Emergency services are on scene and the track is currently closed.