'Dangers' seen in internet diagnosis
'Dangers' seen in internet diagnosis
More New Zealanders are turning to the internet for medical advice, sparking fears from doctors that people are fretting needlessly about diseases they do not have.
Auckland
Police man thankful to be alive
Police man thankful to be alive
As Constable Jeremy Snow lay bleeding in a south Auckland driveway after walking into a hail of gunfire early last Tuesday, the names Len Snee and Don Wilkinson ran through his mind.
Police seize books of second charity
Police seize books of second charity
Police have seized the financial records and interviewed key staff of a second charity linked to a former Government minister.
HIV infection accused found dead
HIV infection accused found dead
The chief executive of an HIV support group is saddened a man accused of infecting others with the disease has died behind bars but glad the victims won't have to testify in court.
Toddler locks mum in closet
Toddler locks mum in closet
A distressed mother spent seven hours locked in her 14-month-old son's closet after he shut the door on her.
Former minister in probe over perks
Former minister in probe over perks
A former government minister is being investigated by police for allegedly using his ex-MP perk of taxpayer-funded flights on business trips and then claiming driving mileage from the charity he headed.
New course concentrates on intimacy
New course concentrates on intimacy
A new state-funded experiment is turning traditional sex education on its head - abandoning lectures on the dangers of sexual activity and teaching young people how to get better sex through "ethical relationships".
'Models' slip through media cordon
'Models' slip through media cordon
A media frenzy on stakeout at Auckland International Airport hoping to get a glimpse of the stars of America's Next Top Model was duped by a "decoy" Tyra Banks yesterday.
Heavy rain warning issued for Auckland
Heavy rain warning issued for Auckland
A heavy rain warning has been issued for Auckland for the next 24 hours, with flooding and rising rivers possible.
Iwi may boycott Super City board
Iwi may boycott Super City board
Two iwi are considering boycotting a statutory Maori advisory board for the Auckland council.
Rare Spitfire crashes at Auckland airfield
Rare Spitfire crashes at Auckland airfield
A rare two seater Spitfire fighter has been damaged in what has been called an embarrassing landing accident at Ardmore Airport, south of Auckland, this morning.
Third bill drafted for Auckland
Third bill drafted for Auckland
A third bill is being drafted to complete the legislative framework for the reform of Auckland's governance, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said today.
Man found guilty of teen's murder
Man found guilty of teen's murder
A 25-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of a 14-year-old South Auckland cannabis dealer.
Fewer going to doctor, playing sport: survey
Fewer going to doctor, playing sport: survey
New Zealanders are putting off doctor's visits and surgeries and giving up on healthy behaviour, a survey shows.
Former cop told to omit details, court told
Former cop told to omit details, court told
A former police officer was told to omit details from his report about an alleged assault between an off-duty police officer and a south Auckland man who died after running into the path of a street-sweeping truck while being chased, a jury was told today.
Man died running from cop, court told
Man died running from cop, court told
A south Auckland man died after running into the path of a street-sweeping truck while trying to escape from an off-duty police officer who had assaulted him, the crown alleged in a trial today.
Bus drivers accept pay deal
Bus drivers accept pay deal
The long-running dispute between New Zealand Bus and its Auckland drivers and cleaners was resolved today with the employee accepting the latest pay offer.
$10,000 a month for wife dumped by note
$10,000 a month for wife dumped by note
A wealthy Auckland man who left his wife a note in the letter box saying the marriage was over, has been ordered to pay interim maintenance of $10,000 a month.
Shot courier died instantly, family told
Shot courier died instantly, family told
Halatau Naitoko would have died instantly when accidentally shot by police, a forensic pathologist has told the coroner's inquest into his death.
Slain teen told father of threat on life, court hears
Slain teen told father of threat on life, court hears
A 14-year-old south Auckland cannabis dealer slain with a hammer had told his father beforehand that some boys had threatened to kill him, a High Court jury was told today.