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A spectacular light display on the Harbour Bridge tells the story of those first arrivals.
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Sexual grooming ex social worker also admits attempting to pervert justice
Oranga Tamariki said the woman's employment ended over the allegations.
Workman turns off Auckland rail network: KiwiRail
Workman hoped to cut power to building site. Instead, he turned off Auckland rail network.
Foodies' winter treat: 'Feastival' takes gourmets off the eaten track
Elemental Feast will run as part of Auckland's first winter festival from Jul 1-31.
Oranga Tamariki social worker pleads guilty before sexual grooming trial
The female worker was suspended when the Ministry for Children was told of the charges.
Auckland New Year's Eve festival Wondergarden cancelled
"The obstacles in making Wondergarden a long term project have proven to be too hard."
Mt Albert intersection delays frustrate drivers
Drivers fed up with delays after changes to intersection in Mt Albert
Jane Furlong murder: Possible new leads for team on cold case
Police are following up new information in the cold case of Auckland teen Jane Furlong
Costly surprise found beneath Alexandra Park development
Voids in the rock up to 4m high by 2m wide had to be filled.
'God awful restaurant': Leo Molloy slams SkyCity in latest rant
HeadQuarters owner Leo Molloy has attacked SkyCity eateries in his social media post.
Auckland protest against Google's China expansion plans
Google's Project Dragonfly will block terms like "Tibet" and "Tiananmen Square".
Would you pay $360 per week to live with 21 flatmates?
It offers 22 'compact' bedrooms, and a shared living spaces. But there's a movie room.
Corrupt cop guilty of illegally accessing police computer
The officer is also seeking permanent name suppression.
'Science fiction bunker': Objectors decry Mt Eden plan
Residents aren't happy about the proposed changes.
Charges dropped for man accused alongside lawyer of pressuring witnesses
The lawyer says he fled the country after multiple threats were made against his life.
'Oppressive': Judge blocks Colin Craig efforts to question former press secretary
Rachel MacGregor will not be cross examined by Colin Craig for a fourth time.
Paved paradise: Red tape, parking pressure leads to demolition of old homes
Four properties demolished for carparking had a combined value of nearly $10 million.
Auckland motorway closures: What you need to know
Next week NZTA will close 48 separate stretches of Auckland motorway from 9pm to 5am.
City of Sales: Inside look at Auckland's property investors
With the boom years over, property investors gather to learn how to get rich in a downturn
Prominent businessman loses suppression argument with Herald
The Herald has opposed the applications for secrecy.
Auckland Mayor and city councillor face off over freedom camping
Promise to retrospectively fix bylaw allowing freedom camping on city streets shot down.
Kiwi sports star linked to international drug conspiracy case loses suppression
A prominent sportsman was linked to an international drug conspiracy.
Commuter chaos: Multiple crashes close roads, train services back in action
Motorway crashes cleared and trains on the move again after signal failure.
When wartime 'practice' bomb blew 1m deep crater in Herne Bay
Witnesses likened explosion from 'practice' bomb to sound of a car backfiring.
Power restored after outage hits up to 1000 central Auckland homes
Power restored to most after downed line cuts power to Auckland homes.
Fog-related crashes cause headaches for commuters
Multiple crashes during morning rush hour as motorists battle blanket of fog.
No inquest after brutal Auckland killing
Murder came just three days after the killer was released from a mental health clinic.
Conference seeks to promote racial harmony in New Zealand
Despite increased dialogue following the Christchurch attacks, hate crimes have continued.
Measles outbreaks means MMR jab at 12 months for Auckland babies
There have been 104 cases of measles in Auckland this year and babies are most vulnerable.
Mystery deepens: Cemetery fire boat had been stolen
"All those happy memories heartlessly stolen and destroyed."
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
That's rubbish! Aucklanders kick up stink over bin tag woes
Many residents are so fed up with the council they've switched to a private contractor.
Kelmarna cows saved from slaughter, sent to sanctuary
Many people had offered to purchase the cattle and give them a new home.
Auckland Council could declare climate emergency today
It would "underscore the urgency and importance of taking action on climate change".