Siblings missing from Auckland's Weymouth found safe and well

'Just stop': McLaren family graves defaced again in ongoing vandalism

A volunteer restoring the graves at Auckland’s Waikumete Cemetery says ongoing bleach damage and tampering now appear "deliberate and calculated".

'Much loved' animals at Auckland, Hamilton zoos farewelled

Auckland Zoo’s last remaining fur seal, Ōrua, and Hamilton Zoo’s elderly giraffe Masamba were both euthanised today.

'Job done': Rousing welcome as HMNZS Aotearoa is home for Christmas

The ship spent 307 days away from New Zealand and sailed more than 31,000 nautical miles during a "busy operational year" for the Navy.

'Dead duck': Decision looms on contentious Auckland rubbish trial

The vote comes after public consultation, which showed strong opposition from Aucklanders.