It turned out to be a false alarm, and the site did not need to be evacuated.

Police called to the address in central Auckland shortly before 4pm.

Up to 50 people snaked their way through one rental this week.

St John attended the crash at about 2am today.

Conservation group wants to restore two baches and use building for wedding functions.

The motorways throughout Auckland are starting to clog up with motorists.

Woman desperately trying to find hero who was brutally attacked trying to help her.

"It would be very hard to replace this sculpture and it is great to have him back."

Waikato University management school gets an unprecedented donation.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter assisted the man and flew him to hospital.

One of the orca calves was seen "spy-hopping out of the water".

The brazen thieves donned high-vis vests, spending an hour removing the artwork.

A murder, a suspicious death, an armed robbery and a whipping.

Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.

Football legend Wynton Rufer thanks the stranger who saved his life after a heart attack.

Brothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.

Enjoy the sunshine, but watch your beach and pool etiquette.

Part of a suburban street remains closed following the crash on Gowing Dr in Meadowbank.

Among the boats on the transport ship is a huge 150m motor yacht that is being unloaded.

Ikea stores were so popular a New Zealand the court feared traffic chaos would ensue.

Rubberneckers are being advised to avoid the area.

As a show of respect, the Detective Inspector flew to England to see Grace put to rest.

Roadworks for SkyCity in central Auckland are causing headaches for commuters.

Alisi Manatau's is a job with a view - 328 metres down.

A Police spokesman said two women were arrested for liquor offences.

The fire was in a kitchen on the 28th floor.

Owner of lost ring found at a Waiheke Island beach has come forward

Contractors were en route for repairs at the busy Auckland highway.

The vehicles have now been cleared but congestion is still heavy in the area.

Somehow this car driver walked away from crash largely unscathed.