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Efeso Collins' funeral: Organisers set plans for huge community farewell
He is currently lying in state until the service on Thursday.
Opinion: Efeso Collins was the migrant’s dream come true, what our ancestors dreamt of
Many are grieving the man that was, but also the man he was going to be.
Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'
He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.
Review: 'The show was so good I went to watch it twice'
Hyperspace is a nostalgic roller coaster that took me right back to my childhood.
NZTA backtracks after panicking motorists on Harbour Bridge inaccessibility
Aucklanders are still being advised to be prepared for a swathe of roadworks.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Have you seen Cortney? Police seek sightings of missing Aucklander
Cortney has been reported missing in Auckland.
Watch: Emotional haka after shock death of much-loved principal
Students at Rongomai Primary, in Otara, perform a powerful haka to say goodbye.
Woman, 27, arrested after electorate offices vandalised
The woman is due to appear in the Manukau District Court next week.
Auckland traffic: Pedestrian seriously injured, crashes cause delays
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.
Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'
A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
'I spent more time in a bedroom than a classroom'
Olisa Faatupu, 17, used a heart condition to motivate her to do well at school.
Auckland's trains and hot tracks: Is it 'overkill' or necessary?
'We've had hotter days and haven’t seen closures before.'
'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continues
Commuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.
A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather
The ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.
‘Costco baby’ hits first weight target, parents hoping to go home 'soon'
Baby Nathanael’s goals are 'just to feed and grow', mum says.
Laughs and island banter in the 685 as Pacific Mission ends
The final leg of the Pacific Mission is finally here, in Samoa.
Winston Peters and Shane Reti all about the suits, no matter the heat
The Pacific Mission finishes day two in Rarotonga - next stop: Samoa.
Meola Rd extended closure will save $400k, see faster travel, claims AT
Locals were outraged at the extension, calling the project a 'bloody shambles'.
Pacific Mission's day in Tonga a regal affair
A look at the first day of this week's Pacific Mission with Winston Peters and Shane Reti.
Residents fume as major Auckland road closure extended
AT assured residents the road would be open no later than the day after Waitangi Day.
UK rapper's massive Kiwi faux pas at Laneway
Laneway brought the sun this year - along with a setlist that was unmatched.
Traffic crush as tens of thousands flock to free Waitangi Day concert
Families flock to free concert featuring former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett.
Police 'trying to piece together' how man fell from balcony
Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
Expect major delays and cancellations: Commuter woes on Auckland trains
Commuters face further disruption after a morning of cancellations and delays.
New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought
Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
Letters: Shaw was the last real Green MP; Herne Bay sewerage stoush
OPINION: 'Chlöe Swarbrick would be far more effective if she switched across to Labour.'
Surprise culprit at centre of supermarket privacy stoush revealed
Countdown is reviewing its stance on providing CCTV footage to customers.
2024 a make-or-break year for Hauraki Gulf
OPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.
‘Water up to the car roof in five minutes’: Widow’s warning a year on from flood death
Family 'forever grateful' for neighbours' brave bids to save her husband, Jane Young says.