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Social workers form human barricade to stop Oranga Tamariki
The incident happened this morning outside Waitākere Hospital's maternity ward.
Watch: 'Go back to China' - Woman's racist rant towards dad
Man captured video of Auckland woman berating him while he was dropping kid off at school.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
Sunny weather forecast for Blues and Hurricanes game in Auckland
Sunshine is forecast in Dunedin and Auckland for the first big rugby games post Covid-19.
Time running out for Auckland light rail proposal before election period
New Zealand First are refusing to sign it off before the election.
'We're frustrated too': Air NZ boss says no chance of ticket refunds, gives Tasman timeframe
Air NZ boss Greg Foran says the airline needs to save even more costs.
Train disruptions expected in Auckland again, delays on motorways
Train services could face delays due to a fault at Parnell, Auckland Transport warns.
Principal threatens students with police action over Black Lives Matter posters
Principal threatened police action over recent claims of racism in the school.
Billions more dollars spent in May than April, new stats show
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, retail spending plummeted during the month of April.
St Johns homicide: Property searched in connection to death
The St Johns property was searched early this morning.
Businessman pleads guilty in fake foreign investment fraud case
The FMA said the fraudster obtained just under $100,000 from those he contacted.
Watch: Woman told 'go back to your own country' in racial attack
A racist attack on a young woman in Auckland was caught on video.
Auckland finance manager dies after being struck by car on Ponsonby Rd
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Woman, 36, missing from her East Auckland home found safe and well
Samara Jade Carr had not been seen since 4.30pm yesterday
Missing elderly man found 'safe and well'
Matasavi'i Levao went missing from his New Lynn home on Wednesday morning.
'Idiots with mokos on your face': Māori woman racially abused
A Māori woman has claimed she was racially abused in the car park at the mountain.
Louis Duval, 15, to be farewelled today
The Whangaparāoa College teen died in freak accident on Sunday.
Ghost town: Auckland businesses struggling despite level 1
Foot traffic was light, there were no buskers and businesses say it was busier in level 2.
Third school's students complain over Black Lives Matter poster removal
Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed by staff.
Interactive: Police stats - Kiwis eager to dob each other in during lockdown
During the coronavirus pandemic alert levels, the public was asked to report breaches.
Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member wanted by police
Police are appealing for help to track down a "dangerous" Mongols gang member from Oz
Tree wars: Auckland couple take on Tūpuna Maunga Authority in court
The couple say they are not associated with those occupying the maunga.
Human remains on Desert Rd: Man admits being an accessory to murder
Operation Quattro was an investigation into the alleged murder of Bao Chang Wang
Lockdown baby death: Auckland man denies murder of 3-month-old
Concerns were raised about an increase in family violence during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Whangaparāoa teen's death: Leftover funeral funds to go to scholarship
The talented teenager died after he tripped, fell and hit his head on tiles at home.
Police ask public for help finding Freedom Davis as next step in search
Police have made a 'range of inquiries' in the past few weeks trying to locate the teen.
'Brazen' Jucy heist: 32 people charged, 90 vehicles recovered
The vehicles were found in dozens of suburbs across Auckland.
Weather: Fine conditions, but sub-zero temperatures forecast
The first day of level 1 brings a mix of weather conditions around the country today.
National MP tells PM to 'stick to her knitting' after anger at Warehouse job cuts
The PM said she was angry at The Warehouse Group for axing more than 1000 jobs.
'A cheeky midnight single malt to mark the beginning of level 1'
New Zealand's chief scientist has raised a toast to Aotearoa on the first day of level 1.
Talented teen dies in family's arms after hitting head on tiles
Louis Duval, 15, died in the arms of his family after a 'freak accident' .
'Grid emergency': Vector told to cut power to 9000 Auckland homes
Vector is investigating the outage that spans across multiple suburbs.
Driver who critically injured 87-year-old man failed to stop and help
87-year-old man is critically injured after being hit by a car.