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Government promises millions to restore lost jewel of Auckland theatre
Shovels should be in the ground at decaying St James Theatre within a year, MP says.
Police investigating armed burglary at a house in Papatoetoe overnight
Armed group storm into Papatoetoe house in the early hours of this morning.
'Floor by floor, wielding a gun': Moment workers met Auckland gunman face-to-face in a stairwell
Survivors describe the morning of horror in Auckland's CBD.
Flood accommodation payment vital: 'People's mental health was paper-thin'
Owners of red- and yellow-stickered homes are still paying rates for properties.
Heavy rain set to lash opening match of Fifa Women's World Cup
MetService says waterproof layers will be particularly handy for the journey home.
Auckland resident assaulted, burgled during overnight attack in home
The offenders are at large after stealing a car during a break-in.
'Potentially a safety risk': Minister to be briefed on Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway
The slope above one section is shifting up to 30cm a week at times.
'I can't give up': Popular cake shop owner after fourth break-in
Thieves have struck their shop four times, but a young business owner is not giving up.
'Entitled and cheap': Would you give a premium economy seat to older passengers?
The pair admitted they knew the seats weren't theirs, but still refused to move, man says.
Film Inky Pinky Ponky based on real life of trans actress Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
New Pacific-Kiwi film Inky Pinky Ponky features a love story with a difference.
More transport disruption 'real possibility' - bus drivers' union boss
However, bus users will have an early week reprieve as bargaining continues.
388 ram-raids in 6 months, judge tells teen 'the public are fed up'
The solution involves 'all of us working together', senior cop says.
Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing
The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.
Neighbours at war: Two people injured in 'ongoing dispute'
Police said they spent a considerable amount of time trying to de-escalate the situation.
A push to keep a tiny Pacific nation's language alive
About 3200 people of Kiribati descent call NZ home. Half can speak their mother tongue.
Police pursuit ends in dramatic fashion with patrol car crash
The police car was involved in a crash in Epsom overnight.
Samoan tattooist Li'aifaiva Imo Levi on what inspires him
The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.
Fire crews kept busy overnight, after fire breaks out at a West Auckland property
A fire broke out at a property on View Rd, Henderson, overnight.
'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homes
Families are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.
Boys in Oranga Tamariki care made to ‘fight until they dropped’
More claims of violence at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice facility have come to light.
Pot left on the stove cause of Onehunga restaurant fire
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a restaurant in Onehunga overnight.
'Lucky to still be standing': Woman injured after attack by group armed with bats
The victim's brother is in shock at the brutality of the alleged assault.
'They got KFC and McDonald's': Oranga Tamariki reveal how they ended stand-off
Five youths on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility came down late last night.
Fire investigators looking into now fatal house blaze in Glen Eden
Person in hospital after house fire on West Coast Rd.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
Watch: Video footage captures lightning strikes before thunderous explosion
One local resident described the sound as 'an incredible thunderclap'.
Large truck and shipping container rolls causing delays in Wiri
Emergency services are at the Wiri crash.
South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre
Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.
Crash on Northwestern motorway after busy Lincoln Rd
The crash happened just after Lincoln Rd, Henderson.
Man's life saved after cardiac arrest during water race, but who gave mystery kiss?
It's the 3rd lucky on-water outcome for a dad saved after his heart stopped 3km offshore.
'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'
Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.
'Dude, you gotta get out of here': Neighbour saves man, cat from ‘chaotic’ house fire
Residents on a street in an Auckland suburb have been evacuated due to a house fire.
Armed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikes
West Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.