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Extra taxes could fund transport

But John Key says Aucklanders can't afford it

Mayor suggests high petrol prices, tolls or taxes to fund transport projects to avoid leaving Auckland in "chaos".
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Ex-MP admits charges

Disgraced former ACT MP David Garrett has pleaded guilty to drink-driving charges.

Flu scare an 'overreaction'

Auckland Airport flu Sick students who caused a major health scare at Auckland Airport today were suffering from the common cold.

Boxer Tutaki enters guilty plea

The boxer who had been due to fight Sonny Bill Williams has pleaded guilty to four charges.

Search for missing Auckland man

Police are appealing for sightings of an Auckland man who has not been seen since Friday.

Man killed by reversing truck

Investigations are underway after a man working as a traffic controller was killed by a slowly reversing truck in Taupaki, near Kumeu.

Extra taxes could fund transport

Motorway strap Mayor suggests high petrol prices, tolls or taxes to fund transport projects to avoid leaving Auckland in "chaos".

Accused denies mansion killings

A man accused of murdering two men after they allegedly attacked him in his Auckland mansion has pleaded not guilty.

Urewera four jury selected

Second Megaupload co-accused bailed

Jonah Lomu

Lomu seeks new kidney donor

Jonah Lomu confirms he needs a new kidney and has lost 30kg in his latest health struggles.

Lam still mum on Weepu role

Rene Ranger Blues coach Pat Lam must put on his thinking cap heading into their final Super Rugby warmup against the Highlanders.

Ko finishes strongly at Aus Open

An eagle and playing with world golf hall of famer Karrie Webb are the precious memories Lydia Ko will take from her maiden LPGA Tour event.

Guptill honing skills for big game

Rapiras out for NRL opener

Russell Packer

Warriors wary of more injuries

The Warriors may consider keeping their prized front row assets in cotton wool for their final NRL dress rehearsal.

Body found in river

Waikato River The body of a 13-year-old boy who went missing after he jumped into the Waikato River has been found, police say.

One dead after crash near Wellington

One person is dead and two others are seriously injured after a head-on collision, police say.

Driver charged over Hubbard crash

Police find woman's body

Adele

Adele wins big at Grammys

Adele has won the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year at the Grammys.

Proteas expecting fiery series

Gary Kirsten South Africa's coach Gary Kirsten has vowed his side will be on their best behaviour as they prepare for a verbal barrage from the Black Caps.

Turner to miss Super Rugby

The Waratahs have confirmed strike weapon Lachie Turner will likely miss the entire Super Rugby season after tearing his hamstring off the bone.

Lam still mum on Weepu role

Daniel gets Singapore offer

Las Vegas sevens final

NZ lose in Las Vegas final

New Zealand’s luck ran out in Sin City as injuries and a committed Samoa saw their sevens streak come to a halt.

Best farmland 'already gone'

cow The best of New Zealand's farmland has been cherry-picked by cash-rich foreign buyers, opponents of overseas ownership claim.

'Mondayising' could cost $200m

The Department of Labour opposes "Mondayising" Waitangi and Anzac days because of an estimated $200 million drag on the economy, PM says.

Action launched over Feltex statement

Riots as Greece approves austerity

westpac bank

ANZ, Westpac can bank on brand

ANZ Bank and Westpac own two of the most valuable banking brands in the world, according to a report released this month.

Adele wins big at Grammys

Adele Adele has won the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year at the Grammys.

Seven Baftas for The Artist

Black-and-white turned to gold as silent movie The Artist won seven Bafta awards including best film.

Posthumous Grammy for Amy

Baby Blue Ivy makes debut

Bobbi Kristina Brown

Houston found in bathtub - coroner

Coroner confirms Whitney Houston was found in a hotel bathtub but it will take weeks to determine precisely how she died.

Elbow

Elbow plan second show

Fans of British band Elbow have snapped up tickets so quickly promoters have announced a second Auckland show.

Attitude

'Charming' soul singer delights

Music fans turned out at Turanga Creek for this year's More FM Summer Vineyard Tour, featuring the soulful Aloe Blacc.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga returns to NZ

The queen of the Little Monsters - Lady Gaga - is coming back to Auckland for one spectacular show this June.

Matt Whelan

Having fun around the world

Auckland-based actor Matt Whelan had a global experience during the filming of his new movie The Most Fun You Can Have Dying.

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An Auckland Minute

The Waitangi Day London pub crawl backlash was over the top, writes Richard Boock.

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Workmates who steal food from the office fridge earn Catherine Woulfe's wrath.

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The Diary

Some people relish the thought of Valentine's Day - others hate it. Bridget Jones tells us why she's in the latter group.

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The Peddler

Callum McNair had heard good things about the Orewa cycleway and he found it was better than expected.

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Whatever the Weather

Jim Salinger explains what La Nina is and what weather it brings.