Call for caution after abduction
A 9-year-old girl was led 50m away from her school by an abductor - one of at least two incidents that have alarmed schools and police.
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Victoria Park tunnel clear after crash
An Auckland motorway tunnel has reopened after a truck crash forced its closure earlier this afternoon.
Truck rolls on Auckland motorway
Two people were sent to hospital and Auckland's Northern Motorway was completely blocked after a truck crashed and rolled at the entrance of the Victoria Park tunnel.
Brian Rudman: Don't let them banish the birds
A few weeks ago, an injured kaka was rescued from a Queen St gutter and is now in a new home at the Auckland Zoo.
It's party time, be festive
If the weather gurus are right and summer is a sunny one, it will be extra tempting to jump in the car and take the family to one of the many fantastic festivals on around the North Island.
Abduction alleged at Christmas party
Auckland police were last night investigating the kidnapping and abduction of a woman at the ever-popular Christmas in the Park.
First home buyers find island dream
Waiheke Island could be the last place in Auckland where first home buyers can still afford the quarter acre dream.
Woman impaled on fence
A woman suffered moderate injuries after she was impaled on a spiked fence at a central Auckland church this morning.
Fonterra hunts for new HQ
The world's largest global milk processor and dairy exporter wants to move into New Zealand's best new building in four years.
'Mega-brothel' wins building approval
The sex industry is expanding in central Auckland, with approval yesterday for the Chow brothers to build a 15-storey brothel and hotel building.
Plucky guard outsmarts robbers
With a gun pointed in his face, a security guard swung a bag containing $200,000 into an armoured vehicle, leaving would-be thieves empty-handed.
An open waterfront? Here's the choice...
Auckland has a choice if it wants to open up more of its waterfront - let the port expand into the Waitemata Harbour or lose cargo to Tauranga and Northland.
In recent years: The Farmers Santa Parade
With the annual Farmers Santa Parade due to make its way down Queen Street tomorrow, we take a look back at some highlights from recent years.
Review: Number 5, Auckland CBD
A long-standing eatery lives up to its reputation for excellence.
Brian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with rail
What hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.
Sex hotel decision soon
A decision on plans for a 15-level brothel and hotel in Auckland's CBD will be out next month.
New pricing for Auckland parking begins today
A parking policy expert says Auckland's new CBD parking system is in line with the latest international practice.