Paula Bennett to run National's 2020 campaign and vacate Upper Harbour seat
A new National candidate will contest the Upper Harbour seat in 2020.
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Massey homicide: Man's suppression continues
A woman was fatally stabbed in Massey last month.
A year of NZ drug busts: Cocaine at the beach, meth in golf carts, $50k in dishwasher
As crime syndicates exploit top prices in NZ, Police and Customs are making bigger busts.
Massive cocaine haul washed up on West Auckland beach likely destined for Oz
The massive $3 million haul of cocaine washed up on a West Auckland beach yesterday.
Drug syndicates 'determined' to create an NZ market for cocaine
"We are definitely seeing an increase in cocaine coming in to New Zealand."
Snow on Bethells Beach: $3m cocaine wash-up mystery
$3m cocaine haul washed up in West Auckland likely part of much bigger illicit import.
'She just lost it': Mother of assaulted student wants attacker expelled
A woman has started a petition to keep her daughter's alleged bully out of school.
$3m cocaine find on beach - more could wash up: police
A large amount of cocaine has washed up on a West Auckland beach
Ten arrested, luxury cars seized in massive drug bust
Raids saw armed police swoop on 17 properties in Auckland, Canterbury and Southland.
Armed police raid Auckland car yard, seize vehicles
Witness says police were removing classic cars from the yard.
St Lukes jewellery smash and grab: Police make fourth arrest
A 17-year-old male will be facing a number of charges, including aggravated robbery.
Trio due in Youth Court over St Lukes jewellery robbery
Three teenagers are due in court after a jewellery shop robbery at Westfield St Lukes
Five months of congestion for West Auckland
Universal Dr is being upgraded, and the work is expected to take five months.
'He just looked really lost ... he was trying to run' - witness
A man arrested in Massey after a woman was killed was seen trying to get out of handcuffs.
Auckland mother warns of 'horrific experience with a careless, idiotic driver'
Driver swerved into her car twice, forcing her to accelerate to avoid a crash, says woman.
Horror homicide a 'wake up' call for West Auckland
New Zealanders must do more to combat family violence say leaders, advocates
Murder in Massey: 8 minutes to catch alleged killer
The man allegedly breached a protection order and stabbed his ex-partner to death.
Fatal stabbing: Woman's 'desperate' final minutes
A woman stabbed to death in Massey was earlier seen pacing the footpath at a bus stop.
West Auckland murder: Accused granted name suppression
The victim died on Westgate Drive yesterday.
Woman slain in street: Murder accused allegedly breached protection order
A 63-year-old man was charged with murder following the death.
Lazy, hazy start for Auckland, Southern Mway crash
Southern Motorway crash adds to motorists' frustrations.
'It's so ghastly': Single mum fights for refund over stay at 'filthy' Piha bach
Whangārei woman 'shocked' over her stay at Piha bach and experience with Airbnb.
Gangs, drugs and guns: The terrifying life of Reilly Bowler
A man who escaped from the Waitakere District Court has been jailed.
Stubborn fog returns: Auckland flights face delays, cancellations
Thick fog is restricting visibility in parts of the supercity.
'Big flaming ball' thought to be a meteor sighted over Auckland
"I thought 'oh a shooting star' but it was massive and I could hear the whirr sound."
Comment: Why I can't help feeling sorry for Sephora
COMMENT: Sephora got it wrong, but the outrage doesn't stack up.
West Auckland cops go the extra mile for Ranui fire victims
Help from a group of West Auckland cops will see the family move into a new home soon.
Council apology after Burkini-clad women told to leave pool
Woman was told to leave pool because swimming costume fully covered her body.
Auckland train commuters face delays as rail line reopens after truck crash
Auckland Western Line reopens after truck hits railway bridge, but delays expected.
What lies beneath? Why builders are under fire for the state of the Hauraki Gulf
"Not only are we losing precious top soil, but it is destroying marine ecosystems."
Crack-up! Fed-up resident throws birthday party for hazardous footpath
An Auckland resident was sick of having her repair pleas ignored. She came up with a plan.
House gutted by fire in Ranui, West Auckland
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation.