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Fatal dog attack: 'No one would have expected such a tragedy'
Police say the dog that killed an elderly woman in an attack in her Far North backyard was a household pet.
Workers need trauma workshops after witnessing fatal stabbing
Auckland Transport staff who saw a man fatally stabbed, or the aftermath of last week's attack at a bus station, are attending trauma recovery sessions this week.
AT spends $6m on staff redundancies as part of cost-cutting drive
Auckland Transport has spent $6 million on staff redundancies as part of a drive to cut costs, including paying out some who were offered other jobs within the agency.
Year-long battle to get a single cent out of insurer for wall rebuild
Gillian Parnham, awoken by a landslide crashing through her kitchen window a year ago, is still battling to get any money from Vero.
Mainzeal directors lose appeal but unsecured creditors still owed thousands
Subcontractors still owed big chunks of money from construction firm Mainzeal's collapse a decade ago say they will get a pittance back and do not believe justice has been served.
Red light on moves over land designation for Auckland light rail - for now
Auckland Light Rail is holding off asking for land to be set aside for the mass-transit service despite being ready to do so - and a transport advocate says the delay confirms the project's uncertain…
'A drop in the bucket': Sandringham businesses fear losing out on crime prevention fund
The Albert-Eden Local Board, which encompasses Sandringham, says its allocated crime prevention funding will be spread thinly and have limited impact.
Government looks to volunteer wardens to 'supplement' police in central Auckland
The Minister for Police wants volunteer wardens to do more to help patrol the streets of Auckland's city centre to free up police to respond to crime in the area.
Whakaari risk couldn't be eliminated, expert says
A risk management expert has told a court it was not safe to operate any tours on Whakaari White Island - but the fact it is the country's most active volcano was used as a selling point.
Flood-hit owner's insurance battle: 'It's frustrating that I had to fight to get what was fair'
An Auckland resident says her insurer upped its offer for flood repairs after she questioned the scope and sought a second opinion.
Auckland CBD resident and business groups want more police on the streets
There are barely any more police on Auckland's streets now than 16 years ago, despite the population increase.
Auckland Council's $4m flood relief fund vastly oversubscribed
Hundreds of applications for Auckland Council's emergency relief fund tallied up to significantly more than the money raised and paid out.
Flood-hit homeowners urged to ensure all repairs included in insurance payouts
An Auckland homeowner says the scope of works from her insurer to repair her flood damaged house underestimates the work needed.
Whakaari trial: GNS Science did not consider increased volcanic unrest 'a clear hazard'
A leading volcanologist says on the day of the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption, GNS Science did not consider increased volcanic unrest to be a hazard for people visiting.
Whakaari / White Island trial: What you need to know
It has been more than three years since the Whakaari disaster. Here's what you need to know as the trial begins into health and safety failings leading up to the deadly eruption.
School trauma team 'work with empathy, they understand the grief process' - principal
When tragedy strikes a school community, a team of experts trained in handling trauma are on call, ready to help.
Hundreds of Kāinga Ora homes on list for potential buyout, flood mitigation
Auckland Council has provided Kāinga Ora with a list of properties it believes could be at risk in future severe weather events.
'I was just gobsmacked' - Homeowner, builder see insurance offers well below flood repair costs
Builders are starting to see homeowners struggling with lowball cash offers from insurers that will not cover the cost of repairing flood damaged homes. Audio
GNS Science pleads guilty to Whakaari / White Island charges
The Crown Research Institute GNS Science has today pleaded guilty to charges brought against it in the wake of the deadly Whakaari eruption.
Business networks miss the mark with key participants - ethnic business leader
The country's ethnic business leaders say wine and cheese evenings do not suit everyone and they want to be included in mainstream business networks. Audio
'Perfect storm' has struggling Kiwis desperate for financial help
The cyclone, cost-of-living crisis and another OCR hike today are all putting pressure on household budgets. Audio
Northlanders struggle in wake of shocking deaths
Last week's double child homicide came soon after two other deaths that rocked the community.
Ruakākā homicide case: Police investigate suppression order breaches online
Police are investigating any online mentions of the woman charged with murdering two children in Northland last week, who by court order cannot be named.
