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'It's perfectly walkable' - Aucklanders ignoring warning to stay off damaged tracks
Locals are ignoring warnings, shoving aside barriers to keep them out at Auckland Domain. Audio
Aucklander's monstrous talent showcased on US show
A 28-year-old Aucklander is sharing her monstrous talent with the world in the upcoming season of a horror-themed American competition show. Video
'The bridge has been terrible for us' - hopes SailGP will spark business
Businesses along Auckland's waterfront want reassurance that the Wynyard Crossing Bridge will re-open before the SailGP regatta in January.
The eye surgeon accused of murdering his wife: How it all unfolded
Methamphetamine use, escorts, infidelity and an alleged murder inside one of the country's most exclusive suburbs.
'$9142 per step!' - Auckland mayor mocks cost of beach stairs
Wayne Brown has weighed in on a controversial set of stairs in Milford Beach.
iPhone expert testifies in Polkinghorne trial
Justice Lang said while he expected the trial to wrap up next week, he didn't want to rush the jury to make a decision.
Only two children remain at preschool in wealthy Auckland suburb
Parents had threatened to remove their children from Ponsonby's community preschool after a fiery feud with upper management last month.
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn, Auckland
A person at the scene told RNZ her nephew has been shot dead, while police are still looking for a suspect.
Date set for Auckland 9pm liquor restrictions
The council has voted unanimously for off-licences to stop selling alcohol late at night.
Auckland Council to consider date for introduction of new off-licence alcohol rules
Auckland Council are set to decide when supermarkets and liquor stores in the city will not be able to sell alcohol after 9pm.
Polkinghorne in 'relationship' with sex worker at time of wife's death
The murder-accused communicated regularly with Madison Ashton in the days after his wife's death, a detective says.
What Philip Polkinghorne searched online the day after his wife's death
He used the search engine Duck Duck Go, designed to be untraceable, the day after, the High Court in Auckland has heard.
Future of Auckland pool remains uncertain after local board meeting
The Waitematā Local Board voted to wait until September to make a decision on the lease for The Olympic.
Owners willing to invest $1m in council-leased pool with uncertain future
They have already sunk $3 million into the facility but its lease is expiring in two months.
Auckland bottle shops fear stricter new rules will shut them down
Stricter alcohol sale times for supermarkets and liquor stores across the region have been proposed.
Suicide note 'didn't sit with me' - Auckland couple's friend
A friend of Philip Polkinghorne said she felt manipulated by him after he showed her the supposed note from his wife.
New Zealand given special role ahead of Chess Olympiad
New Zealand has been given a special role ahead of the Olympics of Chess, the Chess Olympiad.
Parents threatening to leave preschool in wealthy Auckland suburb
Parents are threatening to remove their children from Ponsonby's community preschool after a fiery feud with upper management.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Police quizzed on state of bedroom
A police sergeant giving evidence at a murder trial of a man accused of staging the murder of his wife to look like a suicide says there was no proof of the body being moved but the state of the…
A matcha made in TikTok heaven goes down well
A trending drink, strawberry matcha, has given cafes a much needed pick-me-up.
Reported attempt to share nude photo from customer's phone causes shock, concern
Allegations a mobile phone repair worker tried to share a nude picture from a customer's phone have shocked and concerned the consumer watchdog.
Outcry from businesses over 'short notice' roadworks
Shop owners say their incomes have been decimated by poor planning from Auckland Transport on Onehunga Mall Road.
Auckland Airport opens new 'scenic' inter-terminal walkway
The new route linking the domestic and international terminals has large canvas panels displaying nature walks across Aotearoa.
Matariki events attracting record crowds as knowledge grows
People are learning about the Māori new year from their children and flocking to festivals in record numbers, organisers say.
Can a National Butterfly Centre finally take off?
Plans to build a National Butterfly Centre could finally take off after years of drawn-out discussions.