Man climbs 25m up power pylon in Onehunga
Police arrived at the scene a few minutes after the man began climbing, says witness.
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One person seriously injured after vehicle hits pole
North Shore road may be closed all night after power lines come down.
Horror crash: Driver 'didn't know car was pink stickered'
Crash driver has bought the car days earlier - and had no idea it had been pink stickered.
Mother's Day ends with spectacular fireworks display in Auckland
The Bright Lights Festival has come to a dazzling end on Mother's Day.
Girl fights for life after horror crash: Car did not have warrant
A man whose vehicle had just crashed was seen bleeding heavily from the head.
Lotto's $18m prize: Remuera shop owner dubs win 'unreal'
One lucky winner is now $18 million richer.
Editorial: Big drive to improve city
EDITORIAL: Auckland tourism is aiming to be better, not just bigger.
Boss accused of hiring Black Power to threaten staff has fines slashed
Chirag Ahuja arranged for workers to be intimidated during a wage dispute.
Investigation launched into Auckland office mystery gas leak
Fourteen people ended up in hospital after exposure to an unknown chemical.
Suspected gas leak: Three more hospitalised
Cause of the drama at Auckland's Augusta Building still a mystery.
Continued disruption to Auckland's public transport following train derailing
Britomart Station has re-opened but will temporarily be out of action from 9pm tonight.
Fireworks display launches 'Bright Nights' at Auckland's waterfront
The string of installations across Viaduct Harbour launch to the public tomorrow night.
Live: Britomart limited rail services, heavy fog on roads
A derailment has meant Britomart Station has closed until at least tomorrow morning.
Britomart closure: What you need to know to get home tonight
It is currently unclear when normal services will be back in operation.
Rewa fails to stop third murder trial
A legal debate was heard last week over the possibility of a third murder trial for Rewa.
Commuting headache: Britomart to remain closed tonight after train derails
Britomart to remain closed tonight after train's derailment near platform this morning.
'You're not a Kiwi', council inspector tells orthodontist
Orthodontist says clinic inspector was polite to receptionist, but changed towards her.
Commuter chaos on Auckland roads after motorway crashes
Crashes on three major motorways: Not the best start to your Wednesday.
Brian Rudman: Crater Hill worth our attention
Comment: We live atop a still active field of 50 real volcanoes, why build a fake one?
Man moderately injured after electric shock
The incident happened at Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre.
Tenant sparks $800 manhunt after errant car park
In-depth investigation followed after man parked in chairperson's parking space.
Dealing with demons: The story of a 'serial' killer
Once dubbed a serial killer, Hayden Poulter is up for parole.
Bodies found on road used as city's 'dumping ground'
Locals speak of road where homeless sleep and boy racers congregate to party.
Pop-up restaurant serving sole food to the needy
Charitable pop-up restaurant offering footwear as well as food
Revealed: The incredible rise of house prices in school zone
House prices in desirable school zones are expected to increase even more.
Court for men charged with assault, theft
Two men assaulted a security guard and stole a cash box, police say.
One badly hurt in Queen St fight
Police were told two people were unconscious after the altercation.
Golfing great takes a swing at park plans
Sir Bob Charles backs lobby group opposing scaling back of Chamberlain Park Golf Course
Outcry as Cornwall Park magnolias chopped down
Big trees controversially removed to help recreate original look of park
Taxi driver accused of killing mayor's friend named ... again
A taxi driver accused of careless driving which killed a young dad has dropped his appeal.
Firemen's poles disappearing with upgrades due to 'health and safety' concerns
Callister himself can testify to the harm pole-sliding can cause.