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Western Springs Speedway 'had the opportunity to put up a proposal'
Western Springs Speedway did not give Auckland Council's economic and cultural arm any proposals on options for future use of a stadium on its grounds.
Frustration as Rotorua rapist gets name suppression
The court's decision to grant a Rotorua rapist permanent name suppression is frustrating but understandable, says Louise Nicholas.
Police investigating string of jewellery store robberies
Glass cabinets were smashed and jewellery stolen from two separate stores in Auckland.
Police yet to lay charges over Auckland stabbing
The victim was taken to Auckland City Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
'Really draining' - Call to keep librarians safe after increase in aggressive behaviour
A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life. Audio
Former funeral director charged with the mishandling of burials granted name suppression
Court documents revealed the man is charged with obtaining about $18,000 by deception.
Car thieves using new tech to steal cars, insurer says
Car thefts from the start of the year suggests thieves are becoming more sophisticated.
Dental treatment for prisoners needs to improve, advocates say
Prisoners must request services and are only seen in emergency circumstances. Audio
Destiny Church protesters fined for walking on Auckland motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
Footage shows group of youth kicking man outside Auckland mall
At least 10 youths allegedly kicked the man as he lay on the ground outside a West Auckland shopping mall.
No one involved in fatal Auckland triple-car hit and run comes forward
A month on, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
'Give us a chance' - Tongan family left 'broken' after father deported
Their lawyer is asking the associate immigration minister to keep them in the country. Audio
Police failed to recognise man who died in cells was unwell - IPCA
Taranaki Fuimaono died in hospital a few hours after being found unresponsive in a police cell.
Prisoner dies in cell, another injured in stabbing
One man was found dead in his cell, while another was stabbed during a fight. Audio
Why does traffic spike during 'March madness'?
And what you can do as Auckland drivers and businesses prepare for a month of congestion. Audio
'It's really dangerous, it could've hurt anyone'
The daughter of a woman injured by falling debris on Auckland's Queen Street says she's yet to get answers from the council.
Hundreds more community patrols pay off for central Auckland
Six months after Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, those on the front line say it is making a difference. Audio
'We've turned up in force and claimed our power' - Rainbow community stand against Destiny Church
Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered in Auckland's Albert Park today to protest Brian Tamaki's demonstrations which targeted pride events last week.
Business owner shocked after witnessing armed police swarm busy Auckland road
"It feels like [something] in a movie scene but in the real right in front of you."
'I thought they'd come in and hurt people' - Child caught up in Destiny protest
A councillor has shared the terror felt by an 11-year-old inside Te Atatū's library during a Destiny Church demonstration at the weekend.
Deputy mayor's message to copper plaque 'thugs': 'Just stop'
Thieves are showing "a selfish disregard for public property", Desley Simpson says.
Police hunt for person who stabbed teen
Officers are searching for the person who stabbed a teenager in Takanini on Monday.
Honesty box theft: 'They had dug the whole thing up'
"We're all a bit nonplussed, and wondering who it was," members of a tennis club say.
Man hit by three vehicles on Auckland's South-Western Motorway identified
West Auckland man Joshua Nathanuel Love, 34, died in the early hours of last Friday after walking onto the motorway.