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University should 'combat white supremacist rhetoric': Student
A student says she and others are not happy with Auckland University's response to complaints of a growing white supremacy movement on campus, and has protested at a graduation ceremony.
Chill factor: Students say white supremacist movement growing at Auckland uni
A group of Auckland University students are so afraid of a growing white supremacist movement on campus they are thinking of dropping out.
Commerce Commission appeals court decision on Viagogo injunction
The Commerce Commission is fighting a High Court decision to decline their application for an interim injunction against controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.
Auckland Art Gallery appoints new director
Auckland Art Gallery has appointed Kirsten Paisley formerly of Australia's National Gallery as its new director.
'Heartbreakingly incomprehensible' murder of former partner
The Rotorua man who killed his ex-partner at her Auckland home in December knew exactly what weapon he would use and the clothes he would wear when he carried out his plan.
Man who fatally stabbed ex-partner jailed for at least 17 years
A man who brutally stabbed his ex-partner to death at her south Auckland home late last year will spend at least 17 years behind bars.
Haji-Daoud Nabi: First victim of massacre finally at peace
Haji-Daoud Nabi is finally resting in peace. Seven days ago, he was the first to be shot by the gunman. Video
'We are not safe at all' - Cousin of man killed in mosque attack
A member of Christchurch's Muslim community says he does not feel safe returning to his place of worship, following the attack that killed his friends and cousin.
Mosque attack victim was 'very sincere, very giving, very selfless'
The family of a man killed in the Christchurch mosque massacres say they find some comfort knowing their father died praying and in the place he loved most.
Piha community may have to help fund flooding projects
An Auckland councillor says the Piha community may have to help fund multi-million dollar projects to tackle extreme flooding in the area.
Lithium batteries a common fire starter at recycling centres
The owner of a Thames plastic recycling plant gutted by fire for the second time in a year suspects a lithium battery sparked the latest blaze.
Help needed to repair firebreaks carved into farmland
A Teapot Valley family is calling on the government to provide further support after their land was destroyed by fire crews fighting the country's largest bushfire. Video
Auckland Art Gallery boss faces Canada harassment claims
A Canadian human rights commission is reportedly investigating a complaint of workplace harassment against the incoming director of Auckland Art Gallery.
Property burgled during Nelson fire evacuations
A Redwood Valley property was burgled during a fire evacuation and a number of valuable and personal items were stolen, police in Nelson say.
New Tasman fire was within 300m of houses
Evacuated Redwood Valley residents who returned home last night say they're still on edge after having to leave their properties for a second time. Video, Audio
Public urged to buy from official websites after Viagogo injunction dismissed
The Commerce Commission is preparing a case against Viagogo, after its bid for an interim injunction against the website is dismissed.
High Court declines injunction on Viagogo
The Commerce Commission has hit a hurdle in its fight against controversial ticket re-seller Viagogo.
Several days of no income hurts Wakefield shop owners
Wakefield business owners are counting the costs after the Nelson-Tasman fire forced them to evacuate and shut up shop.
Wakefield residents 'joyful' to be home - but leaving car packed
A Wakefield resident who was evacuated from her property for four days as bush fires burned near the town says she wasn't sure if she'd ever make it home.
'Worry setting in' - Residents anxious to return home
As the Nelson-Tasman fire enters its seventh day, a make-shift campsite for evacuated residents and animals is showing no signs of slowing down. Audio
Auckland factory killing: 'My heart died that day'
Family members of a teenager killed at an Auckland factory stormed out of the High Court this morning as his co-worker was sentenced to home detention.
Viagogo illegally sold Lions tickets, court told
The Commerce Commission has told the High Court ticket reselling website Viagogo broke the law by selling tickets to the 2017 British and Irish Lion's tour.
Viagogo in High Court on 'false and misleading' charge
The Commerce Commission is set to make its case against controversial ticket reseller Viagogo at Auckland High Court today.
Man found dead at home was previously threatened - police
Police investigating the violent death of a man in his Auckland home say they have linked two previous incidents at his address to his death.
'Girls are awesome, girls rock!'
A music camp designed to bring more women into the industry is about to start in the capital.