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Opened: Ponsonby's new The Greenhouse apartments, 19th block by Ockham Residential
Mayor praised Ockham Residential's apartment buildings as "architecturally fantastic!"
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victim
Ex Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.
Warkworth Police Station vandalised: One person arrested over smashed windows
Police arrest a 25-year-old over the incident at the Warkworth Police Station on Falls St.
Kiwi director Taika Waititi casts another Hollywood superstar - Spy
Award-winner Amy Adams is set to star in the new NZ production.
Young Auckland couple jailed for 'aggressive bullying' that led to teen's dragging death
Victim Connor Boyd's family described him as a gentleman 'up until his last breath'.
Opinion: ‘Stupid culture war’ over raised crossings, bike lanes in Auckland project
'The Meola Rd project is a long-overdue enhancement of the place we live in.'
Driver runs into sea to escape police
The Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club helped bring the man back to shore.
Woman, 27, arrested after electorate offices vandalised
The woman is due to appear in the Manukau District Court next week.
Auckland traffic: Pedestrian seriously injured, crashes cause delays
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.
'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity
The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.
Sex offender's appeal to introduce school suspension questions angers victim
The sex offender has claimed a judge erred in placing her on the Sex Offender Register.
Watch: Fletcher’s fall guy fronts up
“I see what I’m doing here as a really important cultural statement."
Air NZ passengers asked to share hotel rooms in Valentine's chaos
'We were told to make friends because we would be sharing.'
Why convention centre cost Fletcher Building chief Ross Taylor his job
'Diabolical' - fire, Covid, rising steel prices, mould, replacing steel, new contractors.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Hapless fugitive nabbed in Auckland after failed disguise attempt
'Unfortunately for him, police were waiting outside.'
Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers
He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.
Three injured, road closed after serious crash north of Helensville
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash on South Head Rd.
Trains cancelled, delayed, across Auckland
KiwiRail said it will be undertaking an 'aggressive plan' to fix the track.
Jailed Dilworth housemaster grilled on whether there are more victims
Ian Wilson was asked the questions while at his third unsuccessful parole hearing.
Client pursued by Westpac after lawyer stole loan money to pay off debts
Colin Chu wanted to buy an investment property. He lost the house and now owes $1.3m debt.
Auckland's regional fuel tax explained
Everything you need to know about Auckland's 11.5 cent per litre regional fuel tax coming to an end. Video / Alyse Wright
Fletcher shares plunge amid $120m loss: Why CEO and chairman are going
'We both realise the buck stops with us. It’s in the best interests for us to hand over.'
'Aggressive plan': KiwiRail promises to fix track after meeting with Auckland Mayor
For the third day running, KiwiRail imposed speed restrictions on the network today.
Church leader plotted with US rapper, baggage handlers to smuggle $8m of meth into NZ
He used his 'mana' in the community to recruit young men into the scheme, the Crown says.
Massey security guard death: Man denies killing Ramandeep Singh
The security guard's body was found in a Massey reserve a week before Christmas.
'Failure to plan': Auckland Transport woes only the beginning
Transport policies, plans and projects have fallen since the coalition Govt took to power.
Fletcher Building shares plunge as it makes $120m loss, CEO and chair resign
Dividend cut: Million-plus KiwiSaver investors indirectly affected.
Restricted fire season for Auckland and Northland begins today
High winds in Northland are driving fire danger to extreme levels.
'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continues
Commuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.
Crashes causing long delays on Auckland motorways
The crash near Conifer Grove involved multiple vehicles.