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New drug scanner will aid on-the-spot substance identification
Police have a new weapon in the fight against illegal drugs.
Police yet to find person of interest following North Shore schools' lockdown
Police are still searching for a person of interest over an incident on Wednesday which saw five schools go into lockdown.
July 4th Auckland protest against US Roe v Wade overturning
A group of women gathered to protest outside the US consulate today, condemning the overturning of the Roe vs Wade ruling that guaranteed access to abortions
Defiant counsellor ignores conversion therapy ban
A Nelson man has criticised a "gay juggernaut" and "leftist ideologues" as he refuses to obey a ban on conversion therapy.
Ministry of Justice unveils options for adoption law reform
The country's 67-year-old adoption laws are set for an overhaul.
Queen's Birthday honourees share passion for justice
Three people who have devoted their lives to justice and fairness are among those honoured in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Birthday Honours.
Meet Auckland's wildcard mayoral candidates
Auckland's lesser known mayoral candidates give their view on the pressing issues facing the supercity and their potential solutions.
Orewa College assaults: 'Our kids are seeing this all the time'
Parents of Orewa College students are concerned for their safety after two brutal assaults surfaced online.
Former Arise members allege naked pastor chased intern
Former members of Arise Church allege a naked pastor chased a churchgoer and that interns were mistreated on tour.
Demand for bollards skyrockets as shop owners seek protection
They are not pretty, but bollards are incredibly effective at preventing ram raids, as one petrol station owner has found out first-hand.
'We are trading in fear all the time': Ram raids put jewellers on edge
A spate of ram raids, burglaries and robberies is taking its toll on jewellery store owners in Auckland.
Arise interns allege bullying, hush money and '20-hour' days
Interns who left Arise Church were given settlements, with one allegedly close to six figures, on the condition they did not speak ill of the congregation.
Second port worker death reinforces need for inquiry - unions
The death of a Lyttelton port worker - the second port fatality in a week - is further evidence of the need for an urgent inquiry into port safety, unions say. Audio
'Money was involved in everything' - Ex-Arise members reveal church workings
The carefully cultivated image Arise Church portrayed to the public masked a culture of mistreatment and greed, former members allege.
'G'day and welcome': First flights arrive as border reopens to Australians
There have been emotional scenes at Auckland Airport as the border reopened and the first flights from across the Tasman landed.
'Something needs to be done' - Call for changes after cyclist deaths
A grieving mother says Auckland Transport needs to do more to keep cyclists safe after two deaths in the past two months.