Auckland
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Government's turn to act, say democracy marchers
The organisers of this weekend's "March for Democracy" say the Government's response will determine how far and wide they take the campaign.
November 22, 2009, 4:56 pm -
Motorcyclist remains critical after crash
A motorcyclist was still in a critical condition in Middlemore Hospital today after his machine and a car collided head-on in south Auckland on Friday.
November 23, 2009, 10:22 am -
Man to face manslaughter charge after Otara death
A 33-year-old man is to face a manslaughter charge when he appears in court today after the death of a man in a South Auckland car park earlier this month.
November 23, 2009, 9:57 am -
Trains delayed after fire in carriage
Trains into Auckland city were brought to a halt soon after daylight today when a fire broke out in a commuter carriage.
November 23, 2009, 7:48 am -
Boy struck by van critical
Police have spoken to the driver of a van which struck and critically injured an eight-year-old boy in south Auckland this afternoon.
November 22, 2009, 7:59 pm -
Boy hospitalised after being struck by car
An eight-year-old boy has been hospitalised with serious head injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing the road in Mangere, south Auckland, this afternoon.
November 22, 2009, 4:41 pm -
Santa icon's facelift revealed
Crowds gathered in Auckland's Queen St today to watch the unveiling of a new look Santa following his facelift.
November 22, 2009, 3:03 pm -
Swimmers' health needs more attention
More attention needs to be paid to the health and well-being of participants in ocean swimming racing, says a lifesaving boss.
November 22, 2009, 2:25 pm -
Teen mother and child go missing
Police in south Auckland are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl and her three-month-old daughter.
November 22, 2009, 10:52 am -
Man dies in ocean swim race
A swimmer has died during the opening race of the New Zealand ocean swim series in Auckland today.
November 22, 2009, 7:08 am -
Thousands march up Queen St demanding referenda action
The organiser of this afternoon's "March for Democracy" through central Auckland says thousands have sent a strong message to the Government that they will not be ignored.
November 21, 2009, 5:19 pm -
Thousands march for referenda action
Between 4000 and 5000 people are marching through central Auckland this afternoon, urging the Government to act on referenda.
November 21, 2009, 2:40 pm -
Judge promises tougher sentences for 'sadistic' robbers
Dairy robbers can expect harsher sentences from a South Auckland judge who says growing violence is sometimes "little more than sheer sadism".
November 21, 2009, 7:53 am -
Bus meetings on Thursday
Auckland bus drivers and cleaners will meet next Thursday to vote on an agreement to resolve their lengthy pay dispute.
November 20, 2009, 4:31 pm -
Afghan refugee takes case to NZ's highest court
An Afghan refugee, who failed in his appeal to have a police search of his home declared unlawful, has taken his case to the highest court.
November 20, 2009, 4:01 pm -
Man arrested over alleged hit-and-run
A man has been arrested in relation to an alleged hit-and-run incident in Auckland early today in which a woman was left with a serious leg injury.
November 20, 2009, 2:14 pm -
Bogus physiotherapist fined
A British migrant who passed himself off as a physiotherapist for 18 months has been fined after the Ministry of Health launched an investigation.
November 20, 2009, 1:45 pm -
War veteran wants attacker jailed for longer
A "cowardly" teenager who broke war veteran Eric Brady's jaw and held up a Queen's Service Medal holder at knifepoint in separate attacks was not put away for long enough, says one of his victims.
November 20, 2009, 11:03 am -
Inmate to face trial over alleged prison attack
A prisoner charged with attacking a fellow inmate while armed with a stabbing weapon and razor blades has been committed for trial.
November 20, 2009, 9:52 am -
Woman jailed after beating son with hosepipe
A woman has been jailed for beating her 10-year-old son with a hosepipe for wagging school.
November 20, 2009, 7:06 am
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