Auckland
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Navy to decommission last remaining in-shore patrol craft
The New Zealand Navy will decommission its last in-shore patrol craft, the HMNZS Kahu, on Thursday.
October 27, 2009, 5:51 pm -
Murder accused father's interview played in court
A father accused of murder after the death of his 11-week-old daughter told police he did not know how she suffered a brain fracture, a court was told today.
October 27, 2009, 3:16 pm -
Serial sex offender may be after children - police
A serial sex offender may be targeting children and young women in Mangere, South Auckland, and police are urging parents to take their children to and from school.
October 27, 2009, 2:41 pm -
Man on trial for murder after car crash
The jury has been selected for the trial of an Auckland man accused of deliberately driving his car into two other vehicles, killing a young woman.
October 27, 2009, 11:49 am -
Marchers seek change to anti-smacking law
New Zealanders are being urged to join a "march for democracy" next month after the result of a referendum on the anti-smacking law was rejected by Prime Minister John Key.
October 27, 2009, 11:36 am -
Police seek evidence for arrest over death
Auckland police investigating a suspicious death believe they know how the man died, but lack enough evidence for an arrest after being stonewalled by witnesses.
October 27, 2009, 10:12 am -
Inquiry launched after worker injured at snow centre
An investigation has been launched into an accident at a snow centre north of Auckland yesterday in which a worker was injured.
October 26, 2009, 5:42 pm -
Missing Alzheimer's sufferer found
A 75-year-old Auckland woman with Alzheimer's disease who went missing from her home overnight has been found.
October 26, 2009, 1:57 pm -
Printers warned to respect copyright laws
An Auckland printer which made copies of a New Zealand author's book has prompted a warning from Copyright Licensing Ltd (CLL).
October 26, 2009, 12:36 pm -
Woman with Alzheimer's disease missing
Concerns are rising for a 75-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease missing in Auckland since last night.
October 26, 2009, 12:19 pm -
Motorists warned of gridlock north of Auckland
Heavy traffic is expected to clog roads north of Auckland today as people return to the city after the three-day holiday weekend.
October 26, 2009, 12:17 pm -
Baby out of intensive care, woman due in court
A four-month-old baby boy who was admitted to Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital in a critical condition on Thursday has been moved to a ward.
October 26, 2009, 11:01 am -
CYF was working with family of hospitalised baby
Child, Youth and Family (CYF) had been working with the family of a four-month-old baby boy who was admitted to Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital in a critical condition on Thursday.
October 26, 2009, 7:03 am -
Small plane crash-lands in Auckland paddock
The pilot of a small plane made an emergency landing in an Auckland paddock this afternoon after striking engine trouble.
October 25, 2009, 6:10 pm -
Atkins' family speak out about Gundry acquittal
The mother of an Auckland man shot dead by his friend with a pig-hunting rifle does not believe in justice following a jury's not guilty verdict this week.
October 25, 2009, 1:43 pm -
Woman in court in connection with child assault
A baby boy is in a critical condition in Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital and a woman has been charged with his assault.
October 25, 2009, 12:28 pm -
Hit-and-run driver may be targeting cyclists - police
The North Shore doctor who died in a hit-and-run may not be the first cyclist to be targeted, say police.
October 25, 2009, 11:11 am -
Auckland traffic still heavy - transport agency
Traffic remained heavy heading north from Auckland but began flowing smoothly early this afternoon, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) reported.
October 24, 2009, 3:18 pm -
Hiring lover costs former manager
Hiring his lover as a contractor and paying fake invoices to fund an overseas jaunt has led to a former council manager being ordered to pay more than $40,000.
October 24, 2009, 11:27 am -
Big bike ride to promote sustainable transport
Hundreds of cyclists of all shapes and sizes were due to take to the streets of Auckland today in a day of mass action to promote cycling as a safe and sustainable transport.
October 24, 2009, 8:42 am
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