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Citizen journalist Simon Anderson interviews Judith Hobson, who was the victim of an assault during an LGBTQ rights activist protest. Video / Alyse Wright / Jason Dorday
Former PM slates Auckland Airport passenger delays, 'damaging NZ's reputation'
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has attacked delays for travellers at Auckland Airport.
Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database
'Credible threat' that some of the information will be posted on the dark web.
Person trapped in vehicle after powerline falls in Auckland
Fenz was waiting on the power authority to proceed with their rescue.
Duo claims MMA-trained intruder's attack warranted fatal stabbing, head kick
The co-defendants were trained in kung fu. One said punching officer also was defensive.
Cop charged with dangerous driving causing death after fleeing motorcyclist dies
The officer has been placed on restricted duties while the matter is before the court.
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Discharge without conviction for man who punched elderly woman at Posie Parker protest
The young LGBTQ activist admitted punching a 71-year-old woman in the head.
Auckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse material
The man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.
HMNZS Aotearoa: Contaminated diesel fuel required multi-million dollar fix
The Navy has launched an inquiry as to how the dodgy diesel caused so much damage.
'A war museum! Not a woke museum': Inside an Auckland Museum board meeting and its Māori plans
'Stop the activism… and be a museum.' Many submitters echoed Act MP Cameron’s statement.
'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta
Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.
Auckland Airport travellers face huge delays at the border
Those unlucky to be affected by cancellations faced the processing delays twice.
Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
Retail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.
Seymour appointment, motorway choke points and ceasefire talks | Focus Morning Bulletin March 4, 2024
Health campaigners blast David Seymour’s latest appointment, Auckland city’s worst choke points revealed and why Israel won't take part in the next round of ceasefire talks in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Whakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to close
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Kid chefs create culinary chaos in mud pie kitchen
Did you know you can make tasty treats out of mud and worms at your local park?
Mick on Monday: Sad story for Mark Twain
Saturday's shock puts his Ellerslie run under a cloud.
William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style
A music review of the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style.
Editorial: Why historic Auckland venue is not a cricketing ‘Garden of Eden’
Eden Park No 1's suitability to host top-level cricket has again been questioned.
'Naturally devastated': Foreign construction worker believed to have been killed by falling gate
It’s understood the worker died after being hit by a falling gate.
Amazon's new Auckland building held up due to stormwater plans
The building of Amazon's first new data centre in Auckland has been delayed.
Chilling footage shows Auckland Caltex worker fleeing from hammer-wielding robbers
The franchise owner said his stores have been robbed eight times this year.
Parts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets in
Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.
One dead after workplace incident in Mount Wellington
One person is dead after an incident at a workplace in Auckland.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
Piha's missing people: I avoid the 'disturbing' beach - Shane Te Pou
OPINION: There aren’t many happy stories about Piha.
Blues Women get win over Matatū
Follow the action as Matatū and the Blues Women kick the season off.
King Lear meets Succession in a Samoan family's fight for control
Power, politics and an ailing patriarch collide in a new bilingual play.
You don't want to miss these events in Auckland this weekend
From big-ticket events to hidden neighbourhood gems, here's what's on.
Funeral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook links
Scammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.
The best things in life are free: Five family adventures on Auckland's west coast
From caves to clifftops, enjoy the last days of summer without spending a fortune.