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Auckland trains resume after bridge hit
Southern and eastern rail lines disrupted; engineers at site.
Ten arrests, $5 million of drugs seized in police operation
The major operation targetted the importation of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Absurd surge pricing: $168 Uber fare quoted for airport to Ponsonby
In the end he took a regular taxi, which cost him about $80.
He was convicted of the rape and murder of an Auckland woman. He says the jury was biased.
The case which has spanned nearly two decades will continue with an appeal this month.
Fire at Newmarket: 'Significant' train delays for commuters
A electrical fire is behind the major disruptions this morning.
Mum and daughter hit by runaway bus: A miraculous story of survival
A mum dragged under a bus with her baby daughter feared they wouldn't survive.
Person seriously hurt after brazen burglary at Auckland home
An ambulance rushed a person to hospital after burglary this morning.
Person being sought after serious assault at St Lukes
The incident took place near Westfield St Lukes.
Bones in the backyard: Ex-crims, diamond theft linked to Mt Eden home
Police found bones in David Hart's backyard last week. His life is a bleak mystery.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Airport chief needs to front up
Auckland airport's runway is falling apart and the CEO can not be found.
Auckland pet owner's 'devastating' $30,000 bill to save cat after brutal attack
'His femur's snapped at the hip. He climbed through the door and cried in pain.'
Grace Millane case: Businessman denies suppression breach
Leo Molloy is the first person to be charged by police for an alleged suppression breach.
'Chestnut turd': Bar seeks justice after phone stolen
"For punishment he'll be helping feed the homeless next week."
Auckland CBD traffic chaos: More major roads to close - for a year
Most bus services into the CBD will be affected and new 24/7 bus lanes are planned.
Auckland traffic nightmare: Forty minutes to exit side street
One worker encountered three sets of roadworks and tree works on short one hour trip.
Students from China placed in motels after homestays rebel
Queen St school has placed "a small number" of Chinese students in hotels.
Walking Dead star Norman Reedus spotted in Auckland CBD
Norman Reedus was spotted outside a Britomart cafe on Tuesday afternoon.
Hazmat scare at Auckland bank spooks witnesses
An ANZ Bank branch on Queen St had to be closed yesterday after a customer fell ill.
Human remains: Police warn it could take weeks to identify body
It could be a few weeks before the identity of the remains are known.
Coronavirus: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for first time in 21-year history
Auckland University professor says cancellation is an overreaction.
Mt Eden mystery: House owner disappeared, never reported missing but police won't speculate on ID of bones
A post mortem is underway for a body found at a Mount Eden property last week.
Body in the concrete: The home owner who mysteriously vanished
Owner of Mt Eden property where human remains were found remembered by neighbours.
Number of noise complaints to Auckland Council drops
Number of noise complaints in Auckland drops from previous year's numbers.
SPCA investigating brutal killing of pukeko chicks in Mt Albert
A woman was 'shaken to her core' after a man killed the bird in front of her yesterday.
Billboard campaign aims to help cancer patient fund treatment
Friends rally together to rent billboards around Auckland to help their friend.
More questions over Auckland skyscraper project's building standards
The Seascape tower on Customs Street is meant to open next year.
Heath: Navigating the mind maze of traffic cones
COMMENT: So there's a few cones out there. Get over it!
'Shaken to my core': Man brutally kills pukeko in front of woman in Mt Albert
The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.
Kiwis to be 'held in China' if they exhibit coronavirus
A charted Air NZ flight is set to arrive in Wuhan to rescue Kiwis on Monday.
Victoria St planters set to combat 'obstruction'
The greenery has popped up along a strip of road where rough sleepers spend the night.
Young cop admits careless driving after running red light and hurting pair in crash
The Auckland-based officer will be sentenced later this year.
Pilot scheme helps Kiwis into new homes
The Kulaitis family love everything about Auckland, except its house prices.
'Ghost homes': Akl Council wants to use empty private houses for homeless
Auckland Council wants to tenant vacant houses - if it can get around privacy concerns.