Ōwairaka/Mt Albert protesters 'shaken' after fire
At least one person was sleeping in a nearby tent about 15m away from the fire.
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Bystanders rushed to help woman and baby under driverless bus.
Wedding turnaround: Couple offered 'dream venue' after being ditched
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Dear Jacinda: Phil Goff's $12b wish list
The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
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'Awkward date': Couple won't return to wedding venue that cancelled on them
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Music in Parks: Fresh Kiwi pop talent kick off series of free gigs
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Police seize $2.15m from Auckland karaoke bar owner
The pair spent nearly $300,000 on "jewellery and luxury items".
Get ready for gridlock: Auckland commuters face chaotic return to work
Thirty three separate city centre streets disrupted by road works this summer.
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ASB Classic to serve up quality on and off-court
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Secret romance: Family's shock at late grandmother's hidden love
Postcards hiding mysterious love letters hung in Auckland family home for six decades.
Happy New Year! NZ and the world party to welcome 2020
Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.
Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey home
Neighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.
'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick
Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.
Evacuation after oil spill on boat in central Auckland
Five hundred litres of oil has been spilt.
Injured orca freed from crayfish line
Orca tangled in crayfish line has been freed after four days.
Blogger turned away by top court over 'hate-filled' posts, harassment of ex-MP
The internet renegade continues to claim a former MP lied when giving evidence at trial.
Best of 2019: The six major cities that can now 'fit' into Auckland
Most of our major urban areas could fit within Auckland.
Simon Wilson: Is Nikki v Chloe 2020's hottest election contest?
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Cute deliveries: Zebra foal and panda cub born at Auckland Zoo
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Two hurt, one seriously, after driver flees police and crashes
Driver crashed into another car after pursuit ended, police say.
Roadworks to shut some lanes over Auckland Habour Bridge
Shelly Beach Rd off ramp will be closed as part of the road resurfacing project.
Auckland's giant Santa spends his last Christmas in the city
Today is the last Christmas for Auckland's famous Santa.
Doctor continues legal fight for secrecy in public exposure case
A Kiwi doctor was caught three times exposing himself to a female jogger.