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My Auckland: Freemans Bay
Anil Sharma and Rachel Jones arrived in Freemans Bay eight years ago from Britain, via Palmerston North. Rachel tells Catherine Smith what the family loves about the area.
Prison bans Rebel members after recruitment attempt
Three senior members of the Rebel Motorcycle Club have been banned from visiting a Northland prison after attempting to recruit members there.
Crash near Foxton claims two lives
Two people are dead and five others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle carrying seven people rolled this morning near Foxton.
Writer keen to acknowledge inner strength
Having led a lonely childhood, Lesley Pearse knows what it is to seek a better life. Now she is helping women to help others. She tells Stephen Jewell how.
Gang bust blow to Rebels' NZ growth - Police
A major police operation resulting in at least 30 arrests is likely to stymie Australian gang the Rebels' growing presence in NZ, police say.
Aussie gang presence growing: cops
Luxury cars and motorbikes, drugs and thousands of dollars have been seized in a major police crackdown on organised crime.
Luxury cars, firearms, drugs seized in bust
A major police operation today has highlighted the fact that rival gangs are working together in the highly lucrative drugs trade, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
Man goes on trial for toddler's murder
Members of the public wept in court today upon hearing a 3-year-old had over 80 marks or wounds when she died.
Racing: Remarkable run of Riddell continues
Lisa Latta clearly remembers her thoughts moments before Fort Lincoln mastered Antonio Lombardo in last night's $1 million Karaka Million at Ellerslie.