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Volley of shots heard from alleged camps

LATEST: Policeman says he heard shots and "military-style" orders at alleged Urewera camps.

Third Megaupload co-accused bailed

A third man accused of being part of the Megaupload internet piracy case has been released from custody on bail.

Motorway shooting probe nears end

The investigation into the shooting of Halatau Naitoko is set to criticise police after the IPCA said it was passing its report to police for review under "adverse comment" legislation.

Hit-and-run victim remains critical

The 21-year-old victim of a hit-and-run remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car which mounted a kerb, sending her flying several metres.

Huge heritage tree crushes cars

Vehicles destroyed as pohutukawa splits in two

Six cars were damaged, some destroyed, when a heritage tree split and fell in the grounds of Epsom Girls Grammar School today.

Kiwis' epic skateboarding adventure

Dog attacks, sickness and three days eating nothing but biscuits were not going to deter an Auckland trio from being the first to skate through the driest desert on earth.

SkyCity reaps rewards of RWC

Casino and hotel operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has reaffirmed its previous guidance and forecast a strong full year net profit approaching $150 million.

Young girl violently attacked

Police urgently appeal for help to find a man who violently assaulted a 14-year-old girl.

TPK boss pays back wife's travel money

Maori Affairs Ministry boss pays back the taxpayer money spent on flying his wife to Auckland.

Auckland houses selling fast

Auckland homeowners are finding buyers for their properties faster than anywhere else in the country.

Man arrested on cocaine smuggling charges

An American man has been arrested at Auckland International Airport after around $1 million worth of cocaine was allegedly found in his bags.

Gareth Morgan: I hope Norwegian sinks

Multi-millionaire Gareth Morgan causes outrage in Norway by saying he hopes a self-proclaimed Viking explorer sinks in Antarctica.

Love Boat star hosts lucky couple

Valentine's winners chow down with TV captain

Valentine's Day will come a few days late for one lucky couple who will get to cruise the calm waters around the City of Sails with the captain of The Love Boat.

Resthome criticised for poor care before death

An Auckland resthome is criticised for its care of an elderly woman who died after a short stay.

Port strikes worry shipping group

A group representing the NZ container shipping sector says further strike action at the Ports of Auckland is of considerable concern.

Auckland expensive for expats

Auckland is among the 20 most expensive cities for expatriates to live in, a survey reveals.

Thunderstorms expected to hit city

The MetService warns Auckland could be hit by thunderstorms and more heavy downpours today.

Six crews battle Clevedon fire

Fire ripped through a semi-rural house in Clevedon last night.

Gay couple hijack radio divorce

A radio station promo promising a paid on-air divorce was hijacked by a lesbian couple disgusted at the ploy.

Crash on motorway as rain hits city

A driver crashes on the motorway as commuters deal with heavy rain across the city.

Fyfe departure may be earlier

Pressure is mounting for Air New Zealand to appoint a new chief executive to replace Rob Fyfe by the end of the airline's financial year on June 30.

Urewera Four trial: Boys to be star witnesses

Two boys taken to training camps blindfolded and forced to the ground at gunpoint are set to be star witnesses in the Urewera Four trial.

Transport funding plan mooted

Council is likely to approve a transport funding plan today to be released for public feedback.

Station robbed as firefighters tackle blaze

Police investigate after an Auckland fire station was burgled while firefighters battled a blaze.

Principal resigns over national standards

An Auckland school principal has resigned in protest over the controversial national standards system.

Missing man and bridge fall 'separate'

Police won't link the disappearance of a man with the search for a man seen under the Harbour Bridge.

High hopes for Valentine's surprise

Aucklander to propose via billboard

An Auckland man says he likes the way his partner surprises him, but the tables will be turned tonight as he reveals his very public proposal to her.

Bridgecorp loans under the spotlight

PricewaterhouseCoopers receiver Colin McCloy has given evidence in the trial of three Bridgecorp directors this afternoon.

TPK boss to pay back tax-paid trip

LATEST: Maori Development boss will pay back taxpayer cash he spent flying his wife to Auckland.

Real estate agent fined, suspended

An Auckland real estate agent is suspended and fined after pleading guilty to misconduct.

Endangered turtles' second chance

Two turtles pampered back to health at Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's are ready to be released.

'Urewera four' ringleaders of revolutionary group - Crown

Footage of a group allegedly training for armed revolution has been seen in court.

Love looms large for Valentine's

City billboards help romantics go public

Advertising space has made way for sweet nothings across Auckland today with nine romancers spelling out their Valentine's messages on Westfield billboards.

TradeMe scam accused skips court

A warrant is issued for the arrest of a woman facing fraud charges after failing to show up for court.

Property prices up in January

Property prices in Auckland continue to climb with southern city suburbs in hot demand.

House row sparked mansion killings, court hears

A bitter marital dispute over four properties led to two men being stabbed to death at an Auckland mansion, a High Court jury has heard.

Jail for Thailand child sex tours

An Auckland businessman is jailed for three years for arranging child sex tours to Thailand.

Elderly driver hurt after car overturns near railway

An elderly man has been seriously injured after his car overturned and landed near the railway tracks in Papatotoe.

Auckland NZ's tourism hotspot

The number of people visiting Auckland jumped by 10 per cent, bucking the national trend.

Motorist dead in head-on collision

A 63-year-old man died after suffering a suspected heart attack while driving on Lincoln Rd in Henderson last Thursday.

Response to flu scare was right says PM

Passenger exit flu tests at international airports are needed after a health scare in Auckland yesterday, the WHO says.

Woman critically injured in hit and run

A 21-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a hit and run in Auckland yesterday.

Urewera four trial continues

LATEST: Four years and four months after police descended on their homes in the Urewera Ranges, Tuhoe descended on Auckland yesterday.

Fraudster accountant loses dispute

A chartered accountant who fraudulently gave himself a payrise has lost his appeal.

Lawyer Barry Hart loses name supression

Prominent Auckland barrister Barry Hart is the lawyer facing three counts of misconduct laid by the NZ Law Society.

Ex-MP 'ashamed' of his drink-driving

Disgraced former ACT MP David Garrett says he is "deeply ashamed" of driving drunk.

Son watches dad die in boat tragedy

A family boating trip ended in tragedy, with a son watching on helplessly as his dad fell overboard.

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.

Flu scare an overreaction: passengers

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

Urewera four plead not guilty

LATEST: After 70 dismissals, a jury of 10 women and two men has been empanelled for the case of the "Urewera four".

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