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Auckland's Civic Theatre clock in Auckland wrong for a century, until now
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Roof of central Auckland building ablaze
Three fire trucks are at the scene, with another four on the way.
'Not once was it cleaned': Woman's shock at lack of hygiene at busy AA Centre
Standing in line for 40 minutes, the machine wasn't cleaned once.
$12b spend-up: SkyPath confirmed, when work starts on new roads
The package includes $1.1b for rail - with most of the cash to be spent in Auckland.
Fullers wants restrictions on cruise ships in Ferry Basin
Ferry company boss Mike Horne is calling for restrictions on cruise ships after 6am.
Laneway review: The 1975, Charli XCX and more dazzle Auckland
There was much left to like, despite late withdrawals from the line-up.
Laneway live: Crowds soaking up the sounds and sun
The sun is out and the gates are open for Auckland's Anniversary Day party at Albert Park.
City of Sails glistens for 180th birthday Anniversary Weekend
Fireworks crackled across Waitemata Harbour last night for the city's 180th b-day.
'We're trying to keep people safe': Fullers master on ferry delays
Skipper says those driving the ferries won't risk passenger safety.
Biology student breaks back in 'freak' skydiving accident
"Extremely hard" landing led Beatriz Martinez-Martin, 19, to break her L3 spinal segment.
Anita Wigl'it: What travel has taught me
The drag queen and TV presenter gives her tips on flying in style
Another big name cancels Laneway show
Laneway has lost another big name just a day before the Auckland Anniversary Day festival.
Footage shows moment half-naked man was arrested in supermarket
US citizen on the scene praised NZ police, saying the man would have been shot in the US.
'Carry on the party!' - New Auckland PRIDE week emerges from police controversy
A new Pride society is starting a Viaduct Marina event - and uniformed police are welcome.
Parent sacrifices holiday to afford child's school uniform
The average new school uniform costs about $600.
New waka-shaped museum proposed for Auckland
A new museum, shaped like a waka, has been proposed for the Auckland waterfront.
Five biggest trials of 2020: Terror, gangs, corruption and a cold case
The president of the Comancheros gang and a media personality are also due to stand trial.
City of chaos: 63 CBD streets to be disrupted by roadworks
The 63 separate CBD streets to be disrupted by road work in 2020 are under scrutiny.
'Really proud moment': Huffer boosted by Post Malone wearing jacket
Post Malone pictured wearing jacket given to him by iconic Kiwi clothing label Huffer.
Kiwi who hosted Keith Richards after his Fiji fall dies in Hong Kong
Friends were shocked at the news of her death.
Public transport halted, Auckland CBD facing traffic jams after power outage
Aucklanders can expect a slow commute home as power outages impact traffic in the CBD.
Cruise-ship berthing restrictions on cards amid harbour talks
The ongoing delays on ferry services left passengers frustrated, and late, this week.
Kiwis' mental health issues keep ambulance service busy
St John says largest increase is from Kiwis aged 70 to 79.
NZ woman returns to cruise ship, 65 years after birth
Her passport lists "at sea" as her place of birth.
Kiwis sold 'fake' plane tickets by failed Auckland travel company
Travel Globe has gone bust, leaving potentially hundreds of people out of pocket.
Businessman accused of breaching suppression for Grace Millane's murderer
A 63-year-old businessman is accused of breaching a court order in the high-profile case.
Mouse house: Renter's compo after rodents invade kitchen
The woman claimed she had to live on takeaways due to mice in her kitchen.
Man found dead in Auckland motel room after report of injury
Police confirmed the death in Remuera but could not clarify if is was suspicious or not.
Council backs 9-year-old's scheme to double Auckland's water fountains
Lilah O'Leary is determined to double Auckland's water fountains by the end of the year.
Motorway mayhem: Long delays for Aucklanders after car fire and crash
The weekend will have to wait just a little longer for these motorists.
'You're making a mockery of us': CRL details shock small businesses
It's the latest upset in the ongoing saga of delayed construction.
Former CYFS worker named over allegations he abused boys
A former Child, Youth and Family worker is accused of abusing boys in his care.
Commuters beware: 'Relentless disruption' to traffic in Auckland CBD
The construction of a $5.3m cycleway in Auckland CBD is set to take until 'mid-2020'.