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24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
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'Under siege': Abandoned home a cannabis grow house after no action on complaints
Residents of Zion Road say they have been going through "hell".
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Auckland
A police spokesperson said police were called to Hinemoa Street in Birkenhead at 5.50pm.
'Horrific' kidnapping ordeal: Man appears in court
A man handed himself in to police overnight.
Police appeal for sightings of Auckland woman Kayla Pawa missing for three weeks
Kayla Maree Pawa was last seen on June 12 at a Birkenhead address.
Watch: Who's coming to Highbury, new shops rising in $15m mall makeover
'Highbury’s core economic market has a younger, educated and more affluent bias.'
14-year-old arrested after ram-raid on North Shore jewellery store
The store was raided on Sunday morning, a week after fog cannons were installed.
Unresponsive five-year-old boy plucked from Auckland swimming pool
The boy's uncle said another 30 seconds and it could have been different.
Police responding to unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore
Police were called to the incident on Onewa Rd, Birkenhead at 3.40pm
Heritage groups rally to save the loss of villas and bungalows
Jacinda Ardern, Chris Luxon and their Auckland MPs are behind the loss of heritage.
8 of Auckland's most pooch-friendly pubs
Good news dog owners, these eight Auckland bars serve canines as well as humans.
Revealed: When officials expect Omicron in community; DHBs prepare
Management of Covid cases isolating at home is changing as the threat of Omicron looms.
Cue the in memoriam music: Every Auckland institution we lost in 2021
Gone, but not forgotten: a tribute to the things and places that left Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland salon ransacked by thieves during lockdown
Thieves targeted Black on White salon in Birkenhead in an extensive burglary.
After an Auckland adventure? Ferry to the shore and cycle back
Discover parts of the North Shore that you've never ventured to before with a bike ride.
Native trees poisoned in Auckland harbourside suburb
"Selfish, entitled" people are poisoning and cutting down trees, says one volunteer.
Man found dead in disorder incident owned popular restaurant chain
Police said man's death treated as unexplained even after post-mortem.
Police name dead man in Birkenhead disorder incident
Qiang Xin was the owner of a popular Auckland Chinese hot pot restaurant chain.
'Unexplained' death: Man's body found on North Shore street
Police were called after a report of disorder at a property early this morning.
Anti-vax mum and pro-choice dad: Teen caught in vaccine stand-off
Family law specialists advise how to approach guardianship issues such as vaccinations.
Record vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointments
Woman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
Looking for a job? Supermarkets hiring as staff self-isolate
Looking for a job? Supermarkets identified as locations of interest are hiring.
Ram raid: Five youths arrested, 3 charged, after Birkenhead burglary
Three charged with burglary.
NZ's crucial Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives early
A shipment of 150,000 vaccines has arrived two days early.
Heritage groups fight Govt in villas v apartments battle
The battle lines are being drawn in the balance between intensification and heritage.
Auckland Council backs controversial plan for apartments to replace villas
About 30,000 character houses are in the path of the Government's intensification rules.
Stewart Island child's Covid scare; PM reveals when you can get your jabs
PM unveils vaccine rollout scheme - when you can get your Covid jabs.
'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.