Hazmat scare at Auckland bank spooks witnesses
An ANZ Bank branch on Queen St had to be closed yesterday after a customer fell ill.
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Human remains: Police warn it could take weeks to identify body
It could be a few weeks before the identity of the remains are known.
Coronavirus: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for first time in 21-year history
Auckland University professor says cancellation is an overreaction.
Inside Flight 6001: The bold mission to rescue Kiwis in coronavirus epicentre
Aircraft left Auckland overnight and is due in Hong Kong in a few hours.
Mt Eden mystery: House owner disappeared, never reported missing but police won't speculate on ID of bones
A post mortem is underway for a body found at a Mount Eden property last week.
Coronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting today
China consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.
Coronavirus rescue mission: Kiwis, Aussies to be evacuated tonight
The virus has so far claimed more than 360 lives and infected thousands more.
Body in the concrete: The home owner who mysteriously vanished
Owner of Mt Eden property where human remains were found remembered by neighbours.
Number of noise complaints to Auckland Council drops
Number of noise complaints in Auckland drops from previous year's numbers.
SPCA investigating brutal killing of pukeko chicks in Mt Albert
A woman was 'shaken to her core' after a man killed the bird in front of her yesterday.
More people in NZ tested for coronavirus
The evacuation flight plane rescuing Kiwis trapped in China will carry 300 passengers.
Human bones found encased in concrete at Mt Eden property
The remains were found on Friday in the upmarket Auckland suburb.
Coronavirus: China flights arriving despite traveller ban; eGates closed
Military training base in north Auckland is being turned into a quarantine centre.
Overcrowded schools: 508 short of classrooms
National says figures show Labour has failed to keep up with demand for classrooms.
Beach south of Auckland 'covered' in plastic rubbish
"I've never seen so much rubbish on a beach in my life."
'Shaken to my core': Man brutally kills pukeko in front of woman in Mt Albert
The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.
Phil Goff wants Aucklanders to have a say on light rail
Goff wants a quick design and build, and affordable solution for light rail.
Hot streak to continue before Waitangi Day weather turns cooler
The past few days across the country have been scorching but it won't continue for long.
Rowdy Rieko Ioane offside with neighbours over late-night parties
The excitement of living next to an All Black has worn off pretty quickly for some.
Stoked goats' eye-catching beach day
Goats Steve and DJ joined beach-goers in the sunshine at popular beach.
NZ patient in isolation tests negative for coronavirus
New Zealanders should remain vigilant, Ministry of health says
'The shelves are getting empty': People buying Dettol by the box amid coronavirus fears
An Auckland supermarket is having to bring in extra stock of Dettol products.
Dog rescued from locked, hot car; pleas to pet owners
A dog found panting in a fogged-up car was freed by his owner after stranger raised alarm.
'It's getting worse by the day': Kiwi in China describes virus struggle
'Everything has fallen apart here', says Kiwi man living in China.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Highest-stocked supermarket items shed light on how we spend
What does cat food have in common with avocados, Weet-Bix, mayonnaise, bread and eggs?
Passengers rescued from Wuhan by Govt face $500 fee
The funds would go towards independent researchers in Australia.
Digger driver uncovers suspected human remains at Mt Eden property
An object of interest was found by a digger driver working at the property.
Gisborne reaches hottest temperature of 2019/20 summer
The mercury in Gisborne skyrocketed today, nearing the 40-degree mark.
Victoria St planters set to combat 'obstruction'
The greenery has popped up along a strip of road where rough sleepers spend the night.
Young cop admits careless driving after running red light and hurting pair in crash
The Auckland-based officer will be sentenced later this year.
Pilot scheme helps Kiwis into new homes
The Kulaitis family love everything about Auckland, except its house prices.
Fruit fly hunt costs Auckland $1.3m per bug
Auckland's Queensland fruit fly response cost almost $18 million.