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Woman seriously assaulted, hospitalised after meeting teen at 2am in Auckland
A 17-year-old has been arrested, while the woman is in a serious condition.
Contactless payments to start for Auckland's buses, trains, ferries
Contactless payments are coming to Auckland's buses, trains and ferries this weekend.
'Are they listening to us?': Residents fume as AT mulls cutting ferry service
Auckland Transport is commissioning an independent study on transport options for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Audio
New fund will allow some homeowners to begin flood repairs
The details of the council scheme are still be finalised, but one resident says it still leaves some people in limbo.
Man says he was assaulted at gay bar in hate crime
Julian Suarez was taken to hospital with several injuries and says it was a hate-spurred attack at Auckland's Family Bar.
Auckland potholes to be repaired within 24 hours - most of the time
Main roads will be prioritised, while more local roads will be fixed within five days in a new push to repair potholes faster.
Changing speed limits back may cost $25m in Auckland alone
The government's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill, Auckland Transport says.
Woman killed in Auckland bus stabbing named
Kael Leona, 37, has appeared in court, charged with murdering Bernice Louise Marychurch.
Rail industry's trust and reliability issue: 'A big improvement' in Auckland
The rail industry is trying to manage a crisis in trust and reliability, as KiwiRail prepares to carry out 18 years of maintenance in one year.
Neighbours score win in battle against ex All Black's helipad
Ali Williams and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray want to land a chopper at their Westmere property - but now neighbours will get a chance to have their say.
Marokopa kids' siblings hit out at father's 'ongoing abuse'
The older siblings of Tom Phillips' missing children say they hope the latest sighting means "we are getting closer to seeing our babies again." Audio
Foodbanks fear turning families away as funding dries up
David Letele is closing his Buttabean Motivation foodbank - but the demand for food won't disappear, charities say.
Ticketed in 47 seconds: Even mobility passes not enough
Drop offs are meant to be allowed, but locals say even mobility pass-holding residents are getting pinged for stopping a few minutes.
'High risk to life' - Property owners say council must fix land still at risk
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers.
Auckland Transport reform? Mayor, Minister target 'culture of independence'
Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown feel the agency's "culture of independence... is unacceptable".
Drivers parking illegally face much steeper fines
New rates for infringements are in place to keep up with inflation, but Auckland's mayor wants the government to go further.
Dotterels killed as four-wheeler driven through breeding site
There's "absolute outrage" in the community and calls for quad bikes to be banned from beaches following the deaths.
'A broken promise': Government's plan to downgrade Dunedin Hospital
The government's announcement amounts to "clinical cuts and a broken promise", mayor says. Audio
Auckland Council says it 'gains' from working from home
There are no plans to change the council's flexible working rules, but businesses say it's time to act. Audio
Who was Pauline Hanna?
To the outside world, Pauline Hanna had it all. Throughout the trial of her husband for her murder, the country heard a different story.
The eye surgeon accused of murdering his wife: How it all unfolded
Methamphetamine use, escorts, infidelity and an alleged murder inside one of the country's most exclusive suburbs.
Deer on loose in Christchurch suburb, one hits car
Wild deer have been seen around the suburb of Halswell, with one reportedly causing damage to a house.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
Polkinghorne's defence say trial 'prosecuted by emotion' where 'victim is logic'
The defence of an Auckland eye surgeon accused of murder has urged the jury to do away with notions of murder mystery and phantom killers, and focus on the facts.
