Watch: Video shows passenger's 'frightening' mid-air disruption on Air New Zealand flight
An unruly passenger was taken off the plane by AFP in Melbourne.
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Person rescued from Auckland CBD apartment fire
A fire investigator will visit the scene on Greys Ave today.
Armed units in Moana Ave, Onehunga after fatal stabbing
A large number of armed units were deployed to Moana Ave in Onehunga last night. Video / NZ Herald
City Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026
Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael Craig
Families allegedly fleeced by undertaker desperate for answers from Tipene Funerals
A 48-year-old woman is due to appear in court on Friday to face charges.
'Blend of intelligence, humour': Former British PM Boris Johnson to visit NZ
Johnson was last here in 2017 while Foreign Secretary.
Society Insider: Mowbrays to bowl $24m home after spooky party; Ridge dating rich lister
What to do with an old mansion? One of NZ’s richest men had a bash for 300 closest mates.
Silver Ferns' attack strikes gold against Australia
New Zealand beat transtasman rivals to claim match point in Constellation Cup series.
Parole hearing for man who killed Connor Morris ends in tears
Michael Murray killed Morris with a sickle during a West Auckland street fight.
Person dies after assault on Auckland bus; police hunt for offender
The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.
'Disappointed': Fans livid after Travis Scott reschedules Auckland show, slashes ticket prices
Several concertgoers have had to pay hundreds of dollars just to change their flights.
Auckland primary school pupils of accused groomer being interviewed, letter claims
The teacher, in her 30s, is due to appear in court next month.
Paul Lewis: Why this city is stronger than Auckland for next America's Cup host
Logic says Auckland has about as much chance as a tissue paper mainsail.
Meth-tainted beer trial: Manslaughter defendant’s kind nature led to tragic mix-up, lawyer says
Aiden Sagala overdosed after he drank a beer given to him by the defendant.
Contractor fined for depositing asbestos, arsenic and lead in landfill that leached on to neighbour's property
Drury contractor Prameet Sharma was fined $144,500 for the violations.
Watch: Disruptive passenger forces Air NZ flight to divert
The 'disruptive passenger' was met by police at Melbourne Airport.
Dog walkers slam new rules limiting numbers
Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.
Tipene Funerals: Woman charged with misconduct in respect of human remains and deception
The 48-year-old Auckland woman will appear in court this Friday.
Mother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claim
Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police
'Better and safer': Auckland supermarket shortens hours amid safety fears
Woolworths says there have been 925 acts of aggression in the last year in its stores.
Ryan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defence
OPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.
Letters: Time to call it, Auckland – Grant Dalton was right all along
OPINION: 'One can only admire the man for what has worked out to be an inspired decision.'
Gang member in jail for murder: 'It sucks we get associated with people who do crime'
Joel Lo helped beat a man to death in an unprovoked attack in 2012.
100-year-old Auckland butchery snags award for NZ’s best sausage
Judges declared the winning banger “a truly delicious sausage”.
Seven youths charged over roof stand-off at youth justice facility
Oranga Tamariki says teenagers 'hungry' and 'tired' after incident.
Female teacher at Auckland primary school accused of grooming, indecently assaulting child
'An investigation was launched after the matter was reported to police last month.'
Teen fired from pizza delivery job takes on company - and wins $10k
Jake Pirret-Buik says he was wrongfully accused of stealing $50 and sacked on the spot.
Southern Motorway reopens after 'police incident', motorists warned to expect delays
Motorists asked to consider using SH16 and SH20 as alternative routes.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Massive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburb
Police were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.
Youths leave Wiri justice facility roof, PM pulls no punches on earlier demands
The facility is the same site where a group were guided down with fast food last year.
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
One person critical after motorcycle, car collide in Auckland
Roscommon Rd is closed, diversions in place and motorists should expect delays.