Two die in house fires
Auckland firefighters told person on fire before they arrived; Wairoa also sees fatality.
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Stabbing on Franklin Rd in Ponsonby
Part of Franklin Rd, famous for its Christmas light display, was cordoned off last night.
Man seriously hurt after assault
Police say the man was assaulted late in the evening.
'Empty nester' families on the rise
Couples without children are the fastest growing category of families.
Can you believe it? A zip line at Eden Park!
Eden Park's newest attraction is a hair-raising experience.
Housing crisis: Govt says it has 'inherited a mess'
Briefings: As well, Auckland has reached maximum capacity, officials warn.
Horror moment as body bag falls from hearse on busy road
Motorist shocked at what he saw while waiting at a red light.
Parents' revolt saves free kindergartens
Over 1300 people signed petition against turning Pt Chevalier Kindergarten into a daycare.
Rewa to face trial in 2019 for Susan Burdett's murder
A jury failed to reach a verdict in previous trials.
Man accused of murdering Manurewa mum Arishma Singh named
Arishma Singh's body was found in her South Auckland home by her parents.
10km motorway queues after crashes
Two prangs during rush hour has led to a slow trip to work this morning.
Cut petrol prices, AA urges fuel companies
The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.
Prime Newmarket land to be given back to Dilworth family
Land was taken under the Public Works Act to construct the Newmarket Viaduct.
Taxi driver charged with death of father
Dann Kopa was hit by a car in downtown Auckland in June and died two days later.
Comment: The extraordinary incompetence of Auckland Transport
COMMENT: Simon Wilson believes Auckland Transport is wrecking inner west suburbs.
Guardian Angels are Mum's legacy
The son of a Kiwi woman hit and killed by a car is launching a site for grieving families
Charter boat rescues woman from water
She was not a passenger on the charter and it's unclear how she ended up in the water.
Franklin Road lights up for Christmas
It's lights on for Santa at Franklin Road- with one special guest.
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
Five prisoners charged over stabbing
Five prisoners have been charged after a stabbing at Auckland Prison.
Watch: Dairy owner 'thought she was going to die'
A dairy owner is traumatised as thieves steal money and cigarettes
Arrests over vicious attack on women
Two teenagers have been charged over an attack that left one woman unconscious.
Watch: Fan's nasty spill from car bonnet
A protester is lucky to walk away from a sickening spill on Auckland's Queen St.
Erebus hostess remembered at grave
Erebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.
Does the cost of America's Cup tally up?
Government estimates of economic benefits are queried by some.
Kerre McIvor: Develop the waterfront for all
COMMENT: Waterfront shouldn't be the sole domain of wealthy retirees and ladies who lunch.
Police on alert for trouble after league semifinal
Tonga's cup dream is over after they lost their semi 20-18 to England .
Santa Claus is (almost) in town
The 84th Farmers Santa Parade is on tomorrow. It starts at 1pm at Mayoral Drive.
CBD shop 'well alight', cordons in place
Part of Symonds St, in Auckland city, is cordoned off as nine fire crews battle the blaze.
Woman to appear in court following hit-and-run
A 28-year-old woman will appear in court after a hit-and-run incident in Meadowbank.
Auckland Harbour bridge lighting date set
Almost 100,000 LED lights and 200 floodlights will create a new nighttime face for bridge.
Torty the Tortoise: Is this New Zealand's oldest pet?
From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.