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Man reported missing in central Auckland found, police say
A man reported missing in central Auckland yesterday has been found.
'Expect delays': Gridlock into Auckland after crashes, trains at reduced capacity
A collision just after the northbound on-ramp is holding up traffic heading to the city.
Papatoetoe tornado: Woman homeless as wrecked house sold
Uninhabitable house goes for sale as 72-year-old woman looks for somewhere to live.
Fire crews called to commercial building fire in Penrose
Firefighters have been battling a fire at a commercial building in Penrose early today.
Former real estate agent probed over fast food business liquidation
Aaron Drever denies breaking any law and maintains he has done nothing wrong.
Covid-19: No new cases in community, one in managed isolation
The Ministry of Health will update the situation in a 1pm statement.
Man reported missing in central Auckland
Police are appealing for sightings of missing man Ibraheem Khudeish.
'Why drag the chain on restoring the health of the Hauraki Gulf?'
Opinion: As the ecosystem declines, there's no leap to action or transformational change.
-5C: The Big Chill stretches across NZ after Auckland's coldest morning in three years
Sunshine for most - but wrap up warm before heading out today.
Crowded hospital: Sick babies put in playroom
Building work coincides with spike in respiratory illnesses to put more pressure on beds.
Person injured in South Auckland train crash
A train crash at a level crossing stopped trains running for around an hour.
'Not promising': Goff not buying into Government's water reforms
Projected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.
Survey: Half of Kiwis believe in some form of Covid misinformation
Three quarters of New Zealanders think misinformation is a serious and urgent threat.
Baby, it's cold outside: Mercury hits zero on freezing night in Auckland
Ice is coating windscreens and frosts covers lawns as temperatures plunge below zero.
Angela Dalton: Transport plan bypasses south Auckland
Opinion: Inequity in public transport across the region means some areas miss the bus.
Iwi run Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Auckland
The centre started with a trial run last week and will open to the public tomorrow.
People sent to wrong address to get Covid vaccine in Albany
The directions sent them to a hall five minutes away from where the new vaccine centre is.
Motorway mayhem: Lanes cleared after truck crash blocks highway into Auckland, Spaghetti Junction lane blocked
Motorists heading north may face delays after two crashes.
Rare order: Court tells cops to underwrite proceeds of crime case
Proceeds of crime case against business owner has taken a high risk turn for police
Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?
Two councillors are calling out the lack of funding for South Auckland facilities.
One in four Asian students treated unfairly by teachers - study
Study breaks up "simplistic" label and closely examines experiences of Asian students.
Man arrested after police officer assaulted
The alleged offender will face charges in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
House fire in Totara Vale after flames engulf car
House fire well-involved when firefighters arrived at the North Shore.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
'Left to rot': Husband's body decomposes amid funeral dispute
Man started decomposing before he'd been embalmed in alleged funeral company dispute.
'Warm and grey' weather set to dampen the North Island today
Aucklanders will have to shield themselves from "strong and exposed" winds and showers.
Snapchat school threats: How to prevent children becoming cyber bullies
As police investigate Westlake Girls School online threats, experts give parents advice.
How a tornado brought a South Auckland community together
The tragedy of the tornado was countered by an overwhelming community response.
'Mass exodus' of NZ superyachts predicted as French Polynesia offers Covid-19 vaccine passport
Quarantine-free entry for Covid-19 vaccinated tourists to Tahiti has boaties leaving NZ.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
Welcome home: World champion Black Caps arrive in Auckland
The Black Caps now face a 14-day stint in managed isolation.
Watch: Wrong-way driver rams cars on motorway; person arrested
Police responded to reports of a person driving erratically around 8pm on SH1 in Auckland.
Watch: Sparks fly on highway in bizarre police chase
Sparks flew on Auckland's Western Motorway, as three teens stole a car in a chase.