Big Brother hits Auckland

11:49 AM There's blood, a barking sheep and a man pleading for his life. Welcome to 1984, the controversial stage play is here.

We've rounded up some of the most shocking cases the High Court in Auckland has seen to celebrate its anniversary.

The Americans are coming, well to the big smoke at least.

Man will appear in dock on Saturday after allegedly shooting another man in the leg.

Ferry crew dropped lifejackets, while a boaty towed their stricken dinghy to shore.

One dead, two injured following a crash in Hikurangi on Friday night.

Looking for something to spice up your property portfolio? How about a century-old former house of worship?

Phoebe Mason was moving up a top Auckland law firm. Then she had "a moment".

Woman who died in a Grey Lynn boarding house remembered as beautiful, caring and bubbly.

Drinking water from bores surrounding the Whenuapai Air Base may be affected by toxic chemical PFAS.

Crown lawyer claims a woman suing the Defence Force hasn't remembered events correctly.

World champion remote controlled boat racer heads to Ōrākei Basin for "some serious yacht racing".

The revitalisation of junior sailing at Manly Sailing Club by Sir Russell Coutts has the club struggling with storage.

Hannibal Lector-style muzzles used on sheep to control weeds in vineyards.

An Auckland woman says she can afford an extra bedroom just by moving to the regions.

One dead, two injured following a crash in Hikurangi on Friday night.

Woman who died in a Grey Lynn boarding house remembered as beautiful, caring and bubbly.

The revitalisation of junior sailing at Manly Sailing Club by Sir Russell Coutts has the club struggling with storage.

The cost of playing sport and a lack of suitable facilities are identified the biggest barriers to Aucklanders getting active.

Memories of champion racehorse will live on through a bronze statue at his final resting spot.

He's a world champion and a hometown hero but a strong international field is gunning to knock over Tom Walsh.