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High-profile prisoner charged with historic sexual violation
His identity has been kept secret for now.
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Oceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%
$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.
Police seek public help in search for missing 14-year-old in South Auckland
Tracey, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Conifer Grove.
'Daddy's not waking up': Child found with decomposing body days after dad last seen alive
The dead man was earlier due to be sentenced for neglecting his newborn son.
Life sentence for mother's 'calculated' murder of her children she hid in suitcases
The two children's bodies were only found in 2023, five years after the killings.
Crews continue to battle a large blaze at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku
A toxic smoke warning has been issued after a major fire at a plastic recycling facility in Waiuku. Video / NZ Herald
Death of woman at Ōtāhuhu housing complex not suspicious, say police
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Man accused of killing Auckland resident is named five months after arrest
Ivan Jordan Fifita was found critically injured on June 29 and later died in hospital.
Jonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of grief
Nadene Lomu says the boys still feel Jonah’s presence through photos on their walls.
NZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concerns
A violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.
Police treating death at Ōtāhuhu housing complex as 'unexplained', cordon in place
Police were called to Atkinson Ave at 1.50am after a body was found.
The biggest development projects lined up for Auckland
Work at the $1b James Kirkpatrick Group hub dominates: one warehouse alone is 65,000sq m.
Costco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury store
Costco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.
Auckland suburb set for huge new Costco development
'A location as great as Drury': Costco Wholesale country manager Chris Tingman.
'We make no apology': ERO hits back at Wesley College principal after hostel closure
A violent clash involving more than 30 boarders sparked the move to shut the hostel.
Violent incident involving 30 senior students at NZ's oldest school prompted closure of hostels
'The supervising staff and wider student body did not prevent the incident' - ERO
Auckland mosque worker charged with sexually abusing teens outside masjid, at youth camp
He is accused of committing abuse while at a youth camp and outside the mosque building.
Watch: Fireworks explode inside lawnmower shop injuring two, police make arrests
One worker grabbed a large lawnmower blade to confront alleged attackers as customers hid.
Hospital ward built in Auckland to be trucked to Hawke’s Bay
The new 28-bed ward will be built offsite and then craned into place in Hastings.
Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain
Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.
Man arrested after two-hour motorbike chase across Auckland
The 41‑year‑old was wanted on two arrest warrants when officers found him.
'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-show
Vincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
NZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels open
Education officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.
Auckland Council's $320m plan to transform Wynyard Point: Park, offices, apartments
John Fillmore Contracting won the job for earthworks at Wynyard Point, starting in April.
'Persistent safety issues': School ordered to close dorms pushes to keep students to end of year
Education officials 'had ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.
What next at Westgate? Five-building big-box retail hub rising with NZ’s biggest Kmart
New Kmart Westgate will be 6700sq m, bigger than the almost-half-hectare Manukau store.
'Trend turns' - new housing consents up 3.6% annually
Auckland and Otago contributed most to annual rise in building consents issued.
NZ's oldest school ordered to urgently close hostels due to 'harmful incidents'
Ministry suspends boarding licence over 'persistent issues with student safety'.
'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone building
About 12,000 Auckland properties face new limits on building from today.
Family trip for eggs ends in knife and chisel attack outside Manurewa superette
One person was taken into custody as inquiries into the stabbing continue.