Rail union says workers lucky to escape serious injury after derailment in Auckland
Tracks were also damaged in early-morning derailment.
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Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Feast with the whānau: The best family-friendly restaurants
Top spots to gather the whānau for a joyous and reka (delicious) midwinter's feast.
Simon Wilson: Why Queen St landlords leave shops empty
Queen St won't be fixed until landlords, and council agencies, accept more responsibility.
'Acutely unwell': Mt Albert murder accused too ill to appear in court
Tom Coombes' family hope anyone with relevant information will inform police.
Watch: Thieves flee with shopping trolley of luxury goods
A group broke into the downtown store through a window.
'They were very lucky': Fire truck's delay came close to costing lives
Fire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.
Two hurt - one seriously - in Parnell apartment fire
Fire and Emergency received "multiple calls" about a fire in the three-storey building.
501 deportee: Let me run a bar; Mayoral hopeful Leo Molloy 'proud' to support bid
Police allege 501 is a gang associate, but club owner says he's turned his life around.
'Over the top': Ten most valuable state homes worth $30m
Value for money? Critics say there's better uses for $30m worth of state homes.
Watch: 'Brutal attack' - police reveal 'dangerous' suspect in walkway homicide
A man has faced court over his alleged involvement in the Mt Albert death.
'Sore legs': The Hits' Jono Pryor completes world's first Sky Tower marathon
The radio host ran 42.2km around AJ Hackett's SkyWalk 192m up in the air.
Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy promises ratepayer-funded police station
The downtown police station closed in 2013.
Kiwi cameraman Joseph Day's farewell tomorrow
It comes as an investigation by the Avon Coroner into Day's death begins tomorrow.
Gang house drive-by shooting: Police reportedly find 44 bullet casings in driveway
It comes after rising fears over gun violence and gang turf wars.
How far will the $27 a week cost of living Budget payment stretch?
Bread, milk, Lamborghini - what will the cost of living payment get you?
Manukau port study, extended fares cuts and funds boost for light rail
Government's Budget contains more than $200m for detailed plans for light rail.
Death of speeding, drunk driver could have been prevented, coroner finds
Davidson was more than five times over the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Q&A: Can NZ really beat its car addiction? Our experts answer your questions
Simon Wilson and Bernard Orsman on cars, cycle lanes, congestion charges and more.
'We're scared': Morningside dairy owner 'shaken up' by masked robbers
One man wore a batman mask and wielded a hammer.
'If you don't laugh, you'll cry': Auckland liquor store ram raided two days in a row
Ram raid group caused $20,000 of damage - and got away with a single bottle of spirits.
Fran O'Sullivan: City streets in urgent need of a crime clean-up
As NZ reopens, Auckland CBD should be something special — not somewhere scary.
'It's going crazy': Punters flock to view $750,000 collection for auction at $1 reserve
The auction of classic cars and motorbikes started today, drawing huge attention.
Brothel gunman on run: Auckland strip club boss 2nd person on shielding shooter charge
The late-night shooting in Auckland's CBD remains unsolved.
Christine Fletcher: Enough of weak mayors - Auckland needs a leader
OPINION: Auckland councillor says the city needs someone able to unify and speak up.
Hit ram raid teens with tough penalties, says dairy owner
'If there are no consequences, they will keep on doing it again.'
Ongoing inquiries: Police urge public to report any incidents from gang bike ride
Head Hunters bike run to mark 20th anniversary of gang's East chapter.
Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Glen Innes, Auckland
The incident was reported to emergency services about 1.30pm.
'The party must go on': Shakespeare bar owner to plough on with 125th bash despite setbacks
BNZ is threatening to cancel merchant facilities after a burglary at the historic bar.
Trevor Purkis: Don't let the bureaucrats rob Auckland of its soul
OPINION: 'Signalling intent may look good politically now, but at what future cost?'
Recent ram-raids prompt revamp of bollard installation process
The process to install bollards was reportedly quite complicated in the past.
Opinion: Why Auckland needs to retain its character suburbs
OPINION: Auckland councillor claims there's a meek submission to a flawed housing policy.
'Distressing and complex': Police minister responds to youth crime spike
At least 45 children or teens are allegedly behind eight recent crimes and ram raids.