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Children missing school because parents can't afford fuel, social worker says
Children in rural South Auckland miss school as fuel costs bite.
Chicken hoarding, meth and fake accent revealed in bizarre murder trial
Judy Cunniffe threatened to have an off-lead dog destroyed. She was killed instead.
Council buys $16m Karaka site for new South Auckland cemetery
The 100-hectare site will be developed in stages over decades.
Police hunt vehicle of interest after school lockdowns
Several schools began self-initiated lockdowns as a precaution.
Private island owner fined $210k for illegal works
Francis John Ramsey pleaded guilty to 12 RMA charges after working on the inland islands.
Aussie tourist who fled fatal crash was eight times over meth-risk limit
The Melbourne resident was driving erratically as he returned from SkyCity Casino.
'Changed forever': Family's grief after pregnant woman and baby's crash deaths
Angelina Pierre wasn't wearing a helmet and had got her motorbike licence a week earlier.
Weapon-wielding man charged after failed getaway bid in alleged dairy hold-up
The 20-year-old was arrested nearby shortly after the alleged robbery.
'Major delays': Motorway lanes blocked after multi-car crash
SH1 southbound traffic reduced to one lane following crash believed to have injured one.
Why Moana star Rena Owen kept her New Zealand accent in Disney film
Kiwi fans may have noticed that most of the actors from Aotearoa have American accents.
Queen of Winterless North Donna Logan returns home and punters should follow
Logan's stable has several winning chances and a promising young apprentice.
Jury returns verdict for woman accused of murdering her patched partner in self-defence
The Crown claimed Margaret Green took a gamble with her partner's life by stabbing him.
Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan pride to Disney’s Moana world premiere
Disney's live-action Moana is out in cinemas this week.
‘A game-changer’: Inside Foodstuffs’ huge new Māngere distribution centre
The 2.8ha site will more than double Foodstuffs’ upper NI chilled and frozen capacity.
Crucial witness testifies 40yrs after Alan Hall wrongful murder conviction
'It was definitely not what I saw, and police are aware of that.'
'It can't bring back a life, but will save lives': Tragic crash leads to change
Old median barriers on SH1, known as legacy barriers, were installed in the late 1990s.
Liquidators chase up to $6m they allege Hills house flipper withdrew from his firms
Liquidators open books on two more companies as alleged debt climbs by $800k to $31.5m.
'This trial is about domestic violence': Woman accused of murder claims self-defence
Margaret Green fatally stabbed her partner, Selwyn Robson, in South Auckland last year.
From pranks to probation: Former shock jock's fall from radio fame to family violence
Iain Stables says a traumatic brain injury has made it hard to control his emotions.
Cops on trial: 1985 murder file shows officers knew of damaging witness statement
Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail for a wrongful conviction. Now two cops could face jail.
'Every time it rains': Leak forces repairs at Middlemore Hospital’s ageing maternity block
Health NZ said three ceiling tiles were replaced after a leak in the lift lobby.
'It brings me joy': Why I'm narrating NZ's first Samoan Bible for the blind
Vaimoana Mase's labour of love will take several more years.
Missing teenage girl found – police
Emily, 13, had been reported missing in Auckland yesterday afternoon, police said.
Health officials investigate norovirus reports after Valentines Manukau diners fall ill
Officials are investigating after diners reported symptoms following a June 12 visit.
Identity of third police officer charged with possessing objectionable publications remains secret
Three police officers were charged after a review into the McSkimming scandal.
'He had so much life ahead of him': Family grieve man found in pond
Police say the death is unexplained.
Police officer appears in court on objectionable publication charges
Three officers were charged after an investigation into the McSkimming scandal.
'Like a lost soul': Teen describes woman seen near scene of fatal stabbing
Margaret Green is accused of murdering her partner, a patched gang member, during a fight.
'Heaviness lifted': Blessing held after body found in South Auckland park
Reverend Otene Reweti led a whakawātea ceremony beside the pond.