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Community fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary school
Corrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.
'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights
An Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.
Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park
Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare hands
Brothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
Fresh concerns about completion date of Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link
Alarm bells have already rung about cost and time blowouts.
'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport
Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.
Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.
'Overwhelming burden': Family grieving women killed in Takanini crash
Aria-Sativa Kapene, 24, and Crystal-Alizae Emery, 20, have been identified as the victims.
Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana
Set three years after the first film, Moana is now a leader and master navigator.
Man arrested after presenting gun at Marketplace sale
The incident occurred after a disagreement arose over the price of a vehicle.
Praise for stabbed security guard as police minister visits hospital
“We shudder to think what could’ve happened if knife-wielding offender wasn’t stopped."
Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall
The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.
Whooping cough epidemic declared NZ-wide
It comes after case numbers spiked in May, June, July and again in September.
Avondale commuters advised of traffic delays after fire
Delays easing after road reopened.
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy
Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.
'Utmost grace': Lorde backs MPs' haka, sweary take on Treaty bill
Star singer lends her voice to back Te Pāti Māori MPs' protest.
Tamaki blasts lack of respect for NZ flag after leading highway-blocking convoy
Destiny Church leader, supporters are protesting the flying of flags other than NZ's.
Watch: Vehicle rammed as weapon-wielding groups clash outside Auckland hospital
SUV reversed at speed, bat flung and metal pole used as spear during dispute.
Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.
Five hurt in violence at North Shore beach suburb
The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.
Auckland rail rebuild: Where it's happening, how long it'll take and how you'll be affected
Here's the work to come across Auckland's rail network over the next 13 months.
Derailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 months
One last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".
One seriously hurt in car-jacking outside South Auckland McDonald's
Police find vehicle but still looking for those thought responsible for violent incident.
$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.
Community rallies to help save Christmas for struggling families
The community has stepped up to help those in need.