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'Don't be scared': Kiwi knights do medieval battle in niche sport of buhurt
Each fighter wears about 35-40kg of armour for protection. Audio
'Hotchpotch and confused': Opposition reacts to shoplifting crackdown
But retailers say the changes are overdue, with those caught stealing lower-value goods facing fines up to $500 under the proposed law. Audio
'Coward punch' law welcomed by trust set up after man killed
Fau Vake died after he was punched in the side of the head while he had his hands by his side during an attack in 2021. Audio
Fuel thefts: MTA want police to do more
There is a lack of faith between many service station owners and the police, the Motor Trade Association says.
'Time bomb': Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks
"It'll take not only the thief's life but the surroundings as well," one petrol station owner says.
Jeweller 'unnerved' after close to $200k worth of goods stolen
The owner of Auckland's Meaden Master Jewellers said unfortunately burglaries came with the territory of owning a shop.
'Sickened by the lies': Woman sentenced for stealing from charitable trust
The former accounts manager appeared before a packed public gallery.
Man appears in court over night market stabbing
The 23-year-old has been charged with injuring two victims after handing himself over to police.
Man hands himself in after double stabbing at night market
A man who has been charged over the stabbings at the Pakuranga Night Markets handed himself in to police Sunday evening.
Arrests after vehicle fails to stop for police
A person is in hospital in Auckland and two others were arrested.
Unused central police station still for sale six years on
Staff left their base on Vincent Street for their current base on College Hill six years ago.
Building volunteers restore Abilities Group workstations destroyed by fire
The Wairua Valley workshop employs 120 workers with disabilities to process recycling.
LynnMall attack inquest: 'We have to take great care in trying to analyse'
Police counsel says the task of the coroner is a delicate one as CCTV footage examines frame by frame what happened.
Police had no option but to shoot LynnMall terrorist, inquest hears
Ahamed Samsudeen was shot and killed by police after stabbing five people with a kitchen knife at a Countdown supermarket.
Call for tighter rules after drone and plane nearly collide at airport
There was a close call for an Air New Zealand flight on its approach to Auckland Airport.
Community engagement key to solving local concerns, says police minister
Mark Mitchell attended a meeting on Auckland's North Shore where social housing, rough sleepers and police responsiveness were flagged as priorities.
LynnMall attack inquest: Police set to give evidence
The pathologist that conducted the post-mortem on Samsudeen said he died quickly and had "zero" chance of survival. Audio
LynnMall attacker had 'zero' chance of survival after being shot, inquest hears
A forensic pathologist says some of the gunshots fired at Samsudeen went through vital organs, leaving him no chance of survival.
Supermarket visits 'insurmountable obstacle', attack survivor tells inquest
One survivor of the New Lynn stabbing attack described how much of an ongoing impact it had on her. Audio
Supermarket facial recognition tech's benefits outweigh concerns - privacy commissioner
An inquiry has found safeguards reduced the intrusion to an acceptable level. Audio
Unauthorised vehicle inspector sentenced after faking nearly 680 WOFs
Customers were charged $60 per warrant of fitness, earning Imroz Taki more than $40,000 in undue revenue.
Man to serve 19 years in jail for murdering Ellerslie couple
Shu Man Poon wiped tears from his eyes with his head bowed as the sentence was handed down.
Park too long at your peril with AT's new camera cars
Drivers who don't want to get pinged by Auckland Transport's new parking enforcement camera cars will have to obey time limits. Audio
Hairdressing changes welcomed by customers, raising hairs with some in industry.
Regulations Minister David Seymour said he was making cuts to 'pointless bureaucracy'.