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Motorist dies after medical event on Auckland motorway
Rubberneckers are being advised to avoid the area.
Top cop in Millane murder investigation attends funeral
As a show of respect, the Detective Inspector flew to England to see Grace put to rest.
Slow ahead: SkyCity upgrade creates headaches for motorists
Roadworks for SkyCity in central Auckland are causing headaches for commuters.
On a high feeling Auckland's heartbeat
Alisi Manatau's is a job with a view - 328 metres down.
Police swarm Auckland's main street: Two women arrested
A Police spokesman said two women were arrested for liquor offences.
Love's lost ring to rejoin its owner
Owner of lost ring found at a Waiheke Island beach has come forward
Burst water main in Mt Wellington causing delays
Contractors were en route for repairs at the busy Auckland highway.
Crash, breakdown cause lengthy delays for Auckland motorists
The vehicles have now been cleared but congestion is still heavy in the area.
Watch: Incredible survival as car mangled under truck
Somehow this car driver walked away from crash largely unscathed.
Precious find for Jackson, lad of the ring
Finders hope to reunite lost wedding ring dug up at Waiheke beach with its owner.
Central city crash: 'Too fast, too furious'
"Everyone was shocked ... it's not something you see on Ponsonby Rd."
North Shore chunk of land may fetch $13.2m
Properties in upmarket North Shore beach location draw interest from townhouse developers.
Watch: Swarm of bees astound workers in Parnell
A cloud of thousands of insects flew along street in Parnell, Auckland.
No end to the golden weather, how to keep cool at night
A ridge of high pressure hanging over North Island drops anchor for several days.
Fine to drive after 2 drinks? Most Kiwis think so
Most New Zealanders have no issue driving to and from a bar, a drink-driving study shows.
Man charged after presenting firearm at police helicopter
The incident saw police deploy the armed offenders squad to a West Auckland property.
Threat to police helicopter: Suspect speaking to police
A man pointed a firearm at the Eagle helicopter in Taupaki.
Simon Wilson: In the future, we'll live in the past
A city of the 21st century has more of the past than you might think.
Your say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' history
Readers have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history
Fallen tree blocks major intersection
The tree came down around 6.30pm in central Auckland.
Police appeal for witnesses to fight involving US hip-hop crew
Police were called to an altercation on Federal Street shortly after 4pm yesterday.
US hip-hop star at scene of Auckland CBD incident
A member of an American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd was left with blood on his body.
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
Most Airbnb owners dodge bed tax
Airbnb hosts now have to pay tax. One problem - the council can't track them down.
Assault by poisoning - a history of gruesome killings in NZ
Strychnine seems to have been popular a century ago.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
All lanes now cleared on Harbour Bridge, but congestion remains
Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have all been reopened after earlier crashes.
Lime e-scooters to stay on Auckland streets ... for now
Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.
Police helicopter in near collision with drone above Auckland motorway
A drone came within 10 metres of the Police helicopter last night over Auckland.
Fire-hit historic church hall demolished
Blaze engulfed heritage-listed St James Presbyterian Church hall in Mt Eden.
A week at K Road icon St Kevins Arcade
This summer we look back at some of the best stories of the year. This is from August.
Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.