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Helicopter used to rescue woman after fall down bank
The 42-year-old woman had reportedly fallen while walking on the rocks last night.
The parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental health
Covid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Light rail is a broken promise
OPINION: Michael Wood has taken a big, bold risk - and put his reputation on the line.
'He thinks we're evil': Parents obtain court order to stop disabled son pursuing US romance
The parents have filed a Health and Disability Commissioner's complaint.
'How am I going to tell his children he's dead?'
Life-saving nurse, still carrying injury from earlier CPR effort, almost turned back.
They're back: Six arrests as motorcycle mob perform wild motorway stunts
"These riders showed a complete disregard for motorists," police said of the mass ride.
'First birthday without mummy': Emotional tribute to charter-boat victim
The partner of Danielle Tamarua has spent their daughter's 6th birthday without her.
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
'Sad beyond words': Catering company's sorrow over staffer's death in charter-boat incident
"Danielle Tamarua was a beautiful, kind and much loved member of our team."
'I feel robbed': Home buyer says auctions sending house prices sky high
But real estate agents argue auctions the best way to understand each home's true value.
Housing crisis: Desperate first-home buyers bid at two auctions at once
Two sisters risked accidentally buying two houses in a bid to get on the property ladder.
'Such a beautiful person': Young chef dies in charter-boat tragedy
Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the boat tragedy.
Property owners take on Auckland Council over 'hideous' Queen St
Powerful incorporated society to legally argue Queen St changes have 'decimated' business.
Three dead, 13 hurt one day into holiday weekend
Latest death occurred after a vehicle caught fire after a crash north of Taupō yesterday.
Illegal Chinese worker fled custody on way to airport
A man escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation.
NZer of the Year Dr Siouxsie Wiles calls out social media bullies
'You can keep coming at me, it's not going to change anything.'
Opinion: What NZ feels like after a year of Covid hell in the UK
After being made redundant over Zoom, Rob Campbell was given a chance to escape the UK.
Why Ron Brierley is extremely unlikely to be deported as a 501
501 advocate Filipa Payne explains why Brierley wouldn't likely be deported as a 501.
Waitematā Harbour charter tragedy: 25yo woman confirmed dead
Police and Maritime NZ are today working together to investigate the woman's death.
Woman dies after suffering critical injuries in Auckland boating incident
The boat was carrying around 30 passengers.
Mystery injuries surround police assault claim
A police spokesperson said any suggestion of assault was completely wrong.
Megaupload coders on new website - and why they haven't spoken to Dotcom in 7 years
They built Megaupload and then
North Shore car park dispute turns violent, multiple people injured
Fight broke out when a driver stole the car park another person had been waiting for.
Urban cowboy Jock Hume loses front teeth in island stone-throwing incident
The beloved performer just wanted a dip in the ocean. He ended up with big dentist bill.
'He's broken': Drainlayer's 'livelihood' stolen while checking out job
First the lockdown nearly killed his business. Now he is back at square one.
Traffic: 'Long delays' on SH1 citybound after North Shore crash
A crash on Auckland's Northern motorway is causing delays citybound this morning.
Watch: Government puts Auckland light rail back on track
It will take six to eight years before light rail is running in the city.
Auckland's population projected to hit 2 million by 2033
Auckland's population could expand by an average of 1900 residents a month by 2033.
Outrage as Cornwall Park cows due to be shipped to Mongolia
Moves to ship Cornwall Park cows to Mongolia have been met with public anger.
Woman crawls several hundred metres up bank after crash
The woman suffered moderate injuries after careering hundreds of metres down the bank.
'You vulture': Homebuyers stunned by anonymous note
Community urged to 'take a breath and not make assumptions' after note surfaces.
Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?
After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.