It’s already a bar with no beer. But after an “astonishing number” of serious incidents ? including a kidnapping, stabbings, a nunchuck attack and a manslaughter outside ? the gaming machines are going too. Read...

It comes amid a Corrections review of a risk assessment tool used in deciding whether prisoners are suitable to share a call, after two suspected murders in nine months. Read...

The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp. Read...

The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp. Read...

World No 12 Casper Ruud is part of a strong lineup for January’s ASB Classic in Auckland, that includes. Read...

Robin Martin is believed to be actively avoiding police and may be in Auckland, Waikato or Bay of Plenty. Read...

Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered. Read...

A report cites Auckland as a model, noting that planning reforms there led to a 50% increase in building consents. Read...

Northland conservationist Brad Windust says authorities need to look at casting the net wider ahead of summer. Read...

Wayne Brown has taken aim at the policy, suggesting the government could start paying rates on its own properties to help fund projects like the City Rail Link. Read...