Auckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'
Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.
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Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Two new cases of Covid-19 today, both in managed isolation
Both of today's new cases have been transferred to the Auckland quarantine facility.
Public transport use urged as work on permanent Harbour Bridge fix continues
The bridge was damaged by a truck that was blown over in high winds last Friday.
'You have no right to be here': Dad told to leave parents' room in mall
Josh Anderson was in the parents' room with his baby when a mum told him to leave.
Auckland Harbour Bridge stays open as worst of today's weather passes
MetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.
Fatal assault: Woman dies in Manurewa, man speaking to police
A woman has died after being assaulted in Manurewa.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
Kerre McIvor: My car theft nightmare - it's such a pointless crime
COMMENT: I've certainly learned my lesson about leaving my car vulnerable.
Don't panic - Auckland to test tsunami sirens at noon tomorrow
The test is a routine one done twice a year at the change of daylight saving.
Now you see it, now you don't: Where'd the Sky Tower go?
Cloud and fog engulfed the Sky Tower this morning.
Warning: Harbour Bridge could be closed at short notice for wild weather
Potential gale force winds have authorities on high alert to dangers on Harbour Bridge.
Skydiver in critical condition after 'very hard landing' in Parakai, West Auckland
Emergency services were called shortly after 10am.
Manurewa baby death: Man arrested and charged
Ten-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering died on September 6.
Quacker idea: The West Aucklander on a mission to save ducklings from cars
Daniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.
Vote 2020: Winston Peters wants 'one law for all' in fiery Orewa speech
Don Brash who? Winston Peters says he'd preached 'one rule for all' well before Brash.
Great plates: The hunt for Auckland's 100 defining dishes
The public will be asked to help choose 50 iconic meals at Auckland eateries.
Aucklanders going on holiday told to take Covid alert restrictions with them
It's the first weekend of lower restrictions, and officials are urging caution.
Hit musical Jersey Boys is returning to New Zealand
The musical tells the story behind hit band The Four Seasons.
Multimillion-dollar superyacht repair loophole into NZ border
Superyachts spending millions in NZ boat yards have entered the closed border since June.
6 months since lockdown: Kiwis reflect on living with Covid
Six months ago today the country was placed into full lockdown in response to Covid-19.
Auckland Grammar accused of racist anti-Asian school assembly skit
Students reportedly handed out Oscars for maths and science to "Ching" and "Chong".
Live: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading south
Motorists are asked to avoid the Waterview Tunnel as some northbound lanes are closed.
Harbour bridge congestion set to start earlier as school holidays begin
Aucklanders are being warned about earlier peak hours around the harbour bridge today.
Will Auckland welcome 2021 with fireworks?
Auckland could be one of the few cities to host New Year's Eve celebrations.
Sandbags, weights on Auckland Harbour Bridge ahead of wild weekend storm
Be prepared for a weather bomb of heavy rain, strong gusts and snow this weekend.
Kmart, KFC and Maccas: Further locations visited by Covid-19 family revealed
Anyone who was at these locations is considered a casual contact, health authorities say.
Murderer on the run caught by police in Auckland
The convicted murderer was on the run for almost two weeks.
Traffic: Delays around the harbour bridge still
Traffic is building around the harbour bridge again this morning.
Comancheros trial: Jury hears bugged conversations about alleged $1m drug deal
Alleged drug smuggler tells Sydney hairdresser: 'You want his business.'
Auckland restaurant ordered to pay nearly $50,000 for exploiting migrant worker
It was not the first time Dansan Investments has been investigated.
Covid family visited Taupō hot pools, skydived - 31 close contacts identified
There are three new Covid cases today in managed isolation.
Auckland water restrictions eased for business, but not households
Residents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.
Harbourmaster's plea after America's Cup close call
Timely reminder to Auckland boaties as America's Cup yachts descend on city.