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Glowing up at Auckland Lantern Festival, massive dragon lantern and festivities
Four four days, the festival will bring 500 lanterns to the Manukau Sports Bowl.
Lower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profit
CEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.
Rush-hour crash leaves Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway gridlocked
Traffic is backed up for more than 4km.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term plan
The mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
Bank worker embezzled $200k to fund SkyCity gambling addiction
He hoped to pay off his debts by gambling "but it didn't pan out that way", says judge.
Auckland prison death: Family’s fight for answers as body cam footage emerges
Caleb died 20 minutes after he was pepper sprayed, but no one has been found responsible.
'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBD
Police cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.
Taylor Swift at Eden Park? Residents' overwhelming support, CEO 'exploring options' for more gigs
It comes after Eden Park recorded its most successful net operating profit year.
'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them online
Jayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.
Deadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist family
Allegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.
Big profit hit for NZ's largest listed retirement company
Market conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.
Police arrest two women after fire-activating thieves hit Mitre 10 Westgage
Police reviewed hours of CCTV to identify the people believed to be involved.
South Auckland teens arrested for allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
Two 12-year-olds were among four youths who were involved in the incident.
NZ-bound illusionist credits ‘sliding-doors moment’
Scott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.
Police speak to driver involved in Auckland CBD vehicle accident
Witnesses said onlookers were crying and screaming.
All lanes reopen on Auckland's Northern Motorway after ‘police incident’
All lanes were closed near the Sunset overbridge during peak-hour traffic.
One dead after quad bike and motorcycle crash on Warkworth property
Police are continuing to investigate the crash which happened at the weekend.
Extreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZ
Wind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.
Wayne Brown: Why do public sector contracts go over budget and over time?
Opinion: "Since I became mayor, council has had to deal with a billion-dollar blow out".
Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
'Blood on your hands': Luxon confronted by heated protesters at Big Gay Out
Last week, the PM said the Government was extremely concerned about Israel’s actions.
A new hope? Six talking points ahead of Blues season
Will a new coach inspire the Blues to shake the finals blunders?
NZTA backtracks after panicking motorists on Harbour Bridge inaccessibility
Aucklanders are still being advised to be prepared for a swathe of roadworks.
Long-running feud between couple and school leads to $25k payout
What started as an information request spiralled into multiple investigations.
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
'Significant congestion' expected in central Auckland due to festival
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Best of the Blues: Selecting the best Super Rugby XV of all time
Selecting the best from the Blues.
It's chaos: What parents need to know about Dunedin’s student flats
Student flats will be a shock to parents visiting for the first time.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Brown v Brown showdown a positive for Auckland
OPINION: It's good to see a mayor squaring up to central government on behalf of the city.
Shane Te Pou: Where has the ‘public’ gone from public transport?
In the comedy of errors that is Auckland public transport, the jokes write themselves.
Flying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in Queenstown
Abandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.
'Stop mucking around': Armed police surround Auckland home
Witnesses described people getting hauled off in zip-ties.
AT issues $12m fines from Queen St car ban
AT banned cars, taxis and ride shares between Civic Theatre and Aotea Sq in July 2022.