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Covid-19 in wastewater jumps in Auckland: Driver infection 'surge' sees buses canned
But an expert says it may not necessarily signal the start of our next wave.
Ready to relax? These are 5 of the best hot pools in the North Island
Soak in a rejuvenating hot spring and finish your outing with a picnic of fish and chips.
'Perfectionistic obsession': Coroner orders school review after teen took own life
Coroner calls for change around the handling of distressed students after 15yo's suicide.
Auckland Light Rail shifts up a gear
ALR will help underpin growth, greater productivity and economic prosperity.
Infrastructure Report: Addressing the country’s infrastructure deficit
Public-private partnerships are critical for NZ's ambitious infrastructure plans.
Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out
‘They’ll still find a way’: Fog cannons, bollards no match for thieves
Business owners want better crime solutions than current deterrents that aren't working.
Watch: School students' narrow escape as car drives along footpath
The students ran to safety as the car swerved and jumped the footpath.
Policeman makes special delivery after mum in labour stuck in traffic
The dad missed the hospital exit but a police officer came to the rescue.
One person critical after incident at east Auckland ferry wharf
Emergency services have rushed to the scene near the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Watch: Shoppers' terror as smash and grab robbers strike busy mall
The incident unfolded just metres from a kids' bouncy castle on a busy Saturday morning.
'This is my 37th Budget. I think I can be objective about Budgets'
A finance expert has given his thoughts on the newly announced Budget.
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
Sebastian Sekene thrives at 2023 NZ Plumbing Awards
Sebastian Sekene, 22, decided to take up a trade when school was not working out for him.
Commuters left stranded again after multiple ferry cancellations
A passenger said the most of the passengers weren't angry as 'they are just so used to it'
Identical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria University
Identical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.
Man arrested after armed police surround house in Ranui, West Auckland
A man will appear in court today on family harm charges.
The NZ schools dropping NCEA Level 1
A growing number of schools are ditching NCEA Level 1 to better prepare kids for Year 12.
Aotearoa’s first golf course with artificial greens has special links to Māori golf
Tapora Golf Club on the Kaipara Harbour has undergone a major redevelopment.
‘Never seen it here in Auckland’: Workers get icy smoko surprise
'It looked like Christchurch, you know, very snowy, bright white.'
Auckland's state of emergency ends but thunderstorms loom after 1250 lightning strikes
A polar blast is being felt across the country with snow falling on both islands.
Warning for motorists on Auckland Harbour bridge
An amber alert warning is in place with with forecast westerly winds of 75-85km/h.
Top Māori cop wants to make a difference on crime and for whānau
Police superintendent Scott Gemmell has a new role and a new direction.
Acting Auckland Mayor says council has learned from mistakes made during January floods
It's a case of keep calm and carry on, says Desley Simpson.
Man arrested after overnight burglary of luxury sunglasses store
Man arrested after premium brand sunglasses store on Queen St targeted.
Crashes cause delays around Auckland - at least one person injured
A serious crash on a busy road in New Lynn, West Auckland, is causing delays this morning.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 26 - this is what she needs other women to know
It took four visits to three different doctors before she was referred to a specialist.
Commuter chaos as Auckland rail services hit by fault, four trains now running
A powerline fault is being fixed but will take hours for trains to resume timetables.
High-speed crash takes out barriers, traffic lights major Auckland road
The car’s wheels were torn off from each side on impact.
New 3D maps reveal hundreds of old landslides, faults near Auckland
Maps reveal 800 historical landslides near Pukekohe, along with faults, volcanic features.
'Only the hood can change the hood' - youth worker Sully Paea
"I feel like Ōtara is being held hostage by gangs," Sully Paea says.