Butcher's death after lockdown struggles: Family's plea to PM to lift funeral rule
Family members of a young butcher who died suddenly are pleading to attend his funeral.
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'We've been through enough': New blow for family who won court battle to see dying dad
'We feel like we have been through enough already.'
'Our guests will act in a civilised fashion': Party at Leo Molloy's bar to go ahead
One hundred people are expected to attend the level 2 party, including well-known Kiwis.
Need a haircut? North Shore barbers to open at 12.01am on Thursday
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, barbers will reopen for the first time in six weeks.
'It's a death sentence': Business faces $700k loss over water restrictions
They survived Covid-19, but water restrictions could deal the fatal blow.
Bribery: Corrupt former Auckland Council worker sentenced
Sundeep Rasila defrauded council out of nearly $30,000 over a Chinese tech goods contract.
Mental health patient drowned 'searching for Taylor Swift'
A grieving mother questioned whether her son's privacy was worth more than his life.
Essential level 2 guide - seven key areas and all you need to know
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals how the country will move into level 2.
Auckland Council warning: Libraries, pools likely to reopen in stages
"Given the scale and size of our facilities, this is likely to mean a staged approach."
Missing man's body found: Family in South Korea can't come say goodbye
Covid-19 travel restrictions prevent family from visiting NZ.
'People are just selfish': The worst district for lockdown breaches
One area has more than double the number of breaches than other region.
Auckland's Elliot Stables eatery owners desperate for help
About 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.
'We don't know how much rain we're going to get'
Changing to level 2 could be make Auckland's water crisis even worse.
Water dam drops to 29 per cent: 'We almost cried'
Visitors almost cried when they saw the near-empty Upper Nihotupu dam.
Shopper concerned by lack of distancing after fire alarm sounds
The woman says there was a "bottleneck" of shoppers trying to get back inside again.
A celebration of our special mums: 'Our mother's love has no boundaries'
The best hair, the best lipstick, the best attitude and, most of all, the best love.
'Watching nature catch her breath' - lockdown boon for Hauraki Gulf
"I don't ever remember a calm day here without that multi-pitched whine of boats."
Mandatory isolation review too late for one applicant
The Ministry of Health has come under fire for its handling of exemption requests.
'Swamped': Police fear crowded bars, mayhem on streets at alert level 2
Police concerned there will be mayhem on the streets at alert level 2.
Father of Kiwi in LA unable to get quarantine exemption dies
Rachel Henderson wanted to urgently fly from Los Angeles to see her father before he died.
Wild ride: Kitten survives trip across Auckland stuck in car engine
One of the men in the fire brigade played cat sounds on his phone and the kitten came out.
'Not one single empty seat': Concerns over packed Air NZ flight
Passengers were forced to break their bubble on the international Air New Zealand flight.
Up to two-week wait for The Warehouse deliveries
Warehouse says it is trying to get customers' orders to people as quickly as possible.
Lights, camera, action: Avatar, Lord Of The Rings filming resumes in NZ
The NZ Film Commission has confirmed some film and TV shoots are already safely underway.
Spilt milk: Arrest after stolen milk truck pursuit
Early morning pursuit ended after truck tyres were spiked by police causing it to crash.
'I feel let down, betrayed' - How it feels to be one of thousands of newly jobless
In April, more than 1000 people a day went on to a main benefit, with the worst to come.
Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
Hidden history: Works reveal popular North Shore beach's secret
The surprise find will soon be buried back under the sand.
Massive fire breaks out in Auckland industrial building
Nearly a dozen fire appliances are at the scene.
Smoke sparks fire callout to University of Auckland
More than two dozen firefighters were called to the scene.
Five arrested: Meth, money and firearms seized in drug operation
The National Organised Crime Group carried out 10 search warrants this morning.
'Stick to your bubble': Police message for public in Eloi Rolland search
Police search for missing teen goes on.
Level 2 dating: PM's advice
Kiwis might have to stick to swiping on their phones for a little while longer.