(file picture) Photo: A woman has died suddenly in Auckland’s CBD. Police said they responded to a sudden death about 11.30am on Thursday. They said the circumstances were not being treated as suspicious. City Mission spokesperson Ellen Lear said the woman was known to them for many years, and had ... Read More

Police records show crime in Nelson’s city centre has not increased significantly, but that is not being seen by retailers. Photo: Nelson Weekly via LDR Businesses in Nelson’s city centre want a greater police presence on the street to deter would-be offenders as they are subjected to the increased rate ... Read More

The new Waihorotiu path, running from Mayoral Drive to Shortland Street. Photo: JAY FARNWORTH Today saw the official opening of a long-awaited facelift for one of Queen Street’s busiest stretches, with hopes it will help to revive the ailing city centre. Converting a car lane into an extended footpath, Auckland ... Read More

Photo: Supplied / Ministry of Justice A 21-year-old Whangārei man has been found guilty of murder after a street brawl in the centre of the city in June 2021. He stabbed 23-year-old Haze Peihopa to death. After the fatal stabbing and CBD street fight, Peihopa died in the early hours ... Read More

Tauranga’s CBD sits on Te Papa Peninsula, on part of 13,000 hectares handed to the Church Missionary Society in 1838 by iwi. Photo: 123rf Tauranga City Council’s commissioner says todays ceremony marking a new co-ownership deal for land in the CBD is symbolic for mana whenua. It follows a signing ... Read More