'Stinks of white privilege': School slammed for blackface response
A student says the school failed to act and has asked pupils not to talk about it.
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Hauraki Gulf crayfish take slashed in half - scientists say not enough
'A bag limit is pretty meaningless when you can't even catch one.'
'Pilots have a lot to offer': Faces of New Zealand's job cuts
From builders to airline pilots, the impact of the coronavirus has been far-reaching.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Watch: Armed police swarm South Auckland car park, arrested man injured
At least 10 police officers descended on the Repco store car park.
Waiheke Island ferry 'animal behaviour' sparks police complaints
Locals complaint to police about lack of social distancing.
'Shambles': Mum died of Covid 4 days ago, but not in NZ death toll
A mother is believed to have died from Covid-19 - death not recorded by Health Ministry.
Watch: Car dealer smashes window in customer clash - 'I'll kill you'
The dramatic video shows the car dealer smashing a window during the altercation.
'Horror show': Auckland Council meets to slash $550m from budget
Phil Goff said the first priority is to support ratepayers facing hardship.
Auckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'
No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.
'English is to be spoken at all times': Cafe slammed for 'racist' sign
Sign urged staff to speak English to each other "out of respect".
Large turtle washes up on North Shore beach
A large black turtle washed up on Takapuna Beach this morning is now at Auckland Zoo.
Manslaughter, arson charge after man 'accidentally set himself alight'
Police have said they believe the man was trying to set fire to an Auckland flat in 2017.
Auckland needs a month of rain to recover from drought
More rain is on the way for Auckland this week - but a whopping 250mm is needed.
Desert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guilty
A tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.
Winston breaks ranks: 'NZ should be at level 1 now'; Cabinet dispute revealed
Deputy Prime Minister says New Zealand has been 'too cautious for too long'.
Two hospitalised, traffic backed up on motorway after multiple Auckland crashes
Crash is blocking part of the motorway just after Princes St in Auckland.
'Huge blast': Power outage hits West Auckland after explosion
Residents reported hearing a 'huge blast' as a power line fell in the rain.
Auckland pub owner ready for 'cautious' reopening due to lung operation
He has 'basically no immune system', but is determined to reopen the renowned Irish pub.
Tenants kicked out after sweeping dog poo onto neighbours below
A tenant who had received multiple complaints from neighbours has been kicked out.
House of horrors: Tortured teen's final moments will 'haunt' family
"I am unable to comprehend, and shudder, when I think of the violence she endured."
Auckland water use drops as restrictions enter week 2
Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.
'Heartbreaking' -Auckland single mum dies, leaving care of severely disabled daughter uncertain
Rizwana Shaikh died Sunday. Her daughter Alisha, 3, suffers quadriplegia, cerebral palsy.
House of horrors: Duo jailed for life for torture and murder of Auckland teen
Dimetrius Pairama was tortured over several hours before being given a chilling choice.
Crashes causing delays for Auckland traffic
Roads are slippery across the country this morning.
'Difficult and tragic': Man killed in Auckland workplace accident
The accident happened at an industrial address on Auckland's North Shore.
Serious injuries at workplace accident on North Shore
The victim has suffered serious injuries.
$500m revenue loss: Major Auckland developments to be reviewed
Panuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.
Restaurant mistakenly stocks Scientology pamphlets with Covid-19 advice
"We know misinformation is spreading very fast and it can be very dangerous."
Man accused of murdering baby during lockdown offers no plea
The 3-month-old died after allegedly being assaulted at a South Auckland home.
Is it still too early to move to alert level 1?
Epidemiologist Dr Joanna McKenzie says now is not the time to relax the rules.
Live: PM signals an easing of level-2 rules - and what she makes of Muller
A number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.
Rain in Auckland this week - but still not enough to fill the dams
Rainfall not enough for even a trickle in drains and ditches.
One hour, five crashes: Heavy traffic on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
Auckland's roads are slippery this morning thanks to light rain.