Amy Williams

The Auckland teacher had earlier pleaded guilty to abusing an 11-year-old student more than 20 years her junior.

The mother was still impaired when she went for a drive with her two children.

There remained many unanswered questions from bereaved families, the inquest into the Whakaari / White Island tragedy has heard.

Christine Nankivell was taken off the list due to incomplete paperwork, but she disputes that.

The video shows a woman on her front porch shooting a possum in a tree.

A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret.

The seven-officer patrol in Henderson aims to tackle local crime following thousands of reported victimisations.

Christine Nankivell says she has also "cracked her head open" after being pushed. Audio

Auckland Council data shows 6079 dogs were euthanised in the year to July.

The company has been cagey about the big reveal, until now.

For years, contamination from sewage overflows has cut production. Audio

The 81 year old faces multiple sex offence charges including 12 of indecent assault.

Bryan Watling had been living at St Albans Lodge in Mt Eden for about seven years. Audio

Social services warn hundreds of otherwise homeless people, including families, have no option but to turn to unsafe boarding houses. Audio

The Auckland phase of an inquest into the deaths of those who lost their lives during the 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle continues today.

The government brought in new rules in May, requiring beneficiaries to do community work if they don't meet their obligations.

A leaked cabinet paper shows the government scrapped plans to reduce off-licence hours in favour of reducing regulations.

Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer. Audio

So far, 1189 houses have been deemed eligible for buyout.

An organisation representing financial mentors warns unethical debt collectors are harassing people to pay-off loans at their workplaces, homes and on social media. Audio

Outreach providers in the city say it now has 809 rough sleepers - 90 percent more than last September. Audio

There is a disproportionately high rate of women without shelter in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, people working with the homeless warn. Audio

Pip Scott said she had recently given the men two tents, sleeping bags and a pillow.

The supermarket has started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities. Audio

The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.