Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
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Runaway bus: Brave worker's daring rescue to save baby
"I ran around to the front of the bus, heard a child screaming."
Three boaties spent hours in the sea before one died
Three men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.
Harbour tragedy: Pair's harrowing survival as companion drowns
Two people managed to swim to shore while a third person died at Manukau Heads last night.
'Bitter battle' for control of marae ends in tenant's eviction
The marae, chaired by Dr Lance O'Sullivan, has been fighting to evict the man for months.
Investigation continues into South Auckland homicide
The sound of a gunshot this morning led to the discovery of a body in a Favona home.
How to find the missing Lotto millionaire: Private investigator explains
Eighteen days have passed since the prize was won but no one has claimed it yet.
'I woke up to a rat bloody eating my face': Vermin nibbles on actor's lips
Actor Ross Campbell has described what it was like to have his face eaten by a rat.
Changes coming after Auckland Transport reviews prices
New public transport fares nclude a $10 hike on the monthly North Shore ferry HOP price.
Police hunting person in relation to Favona homicide
Body was found at Favona house early today.
Lord of the Rings: Cast confirmed for TV series
Official production on series tipped to be most expensive ever starts next month.
Waterview Tunnel crash causing lengthy delays
The crash is causing delays for northbound traffic.
Pierre Lacoste dies 35 years after Rainbow Warrior sinking
Pierre Lacoste, head of the French secret service when the Rainbow Warrior sank, has died.
'Grades are not a life sentence': NCEA results revealed for 140,000 students
We're proud of you no matter your marks, the Piacun twins' parents told them.
New World says extra Spiegelau glassware on way after customers missed out
Many shoppers were irate after stores ran out of stock, leaving them empty-handed.
Fishy business: More than 20 tonnes of seafood caught and onsold illegally
More than 20 tonnes of fish may have been caught and onsold illegally.
'I heard a huge boom': Car and boat smash through wall into kitchen
South Auckland homeowner gets shock of their life when boat & car sail into wall of home.
Central Auckland bus crash: Pedestrian seriously injured
The pedestrian suffered serious injuries.
Runaway bus: Workers who rescued toddler called heroes
Police and WorkSafe have begun investigating the horror bus incident in central Auckland.
Man's view ruined by neighbour's Sky TV dish
Sky technician maintained health and safety rules meant it couldn't go on roof.
$17m search: Lotto eyes private investigator to track down missing winner
You can almost hear James Bond Theme playing - it's time to track down a millionaire.
Nosy parkers: New high-tech parking cameras target Auckland motorists
New cameras will automatically scan your number plate to tell if you're out of time.
Watch: 'Unreal' scenes of disorder as cars collide in Auckland
Police are still trying to find one of the parties involved.
'A tragic loss': Mum ran over toddler at community hall
The toddler's grandmother says the child's mum accidentally ran her over.
Kiwis warned to watch out for fake rego renewal email scam
NZ Transport Agency is warning people to be wary about the phishing scam.
Trespass notices issued in Auckland kauri forests
Auckland Council is generally happy with people's response to track closures.
Boat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safety
A boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.
New World customers enraged after supermarket runs out of Spiegelau glasses
The supermarket launched the promotion in November and it ended yesterday.
'My baby is under the bus': Mum's horror after runaway bus rolls over pram
A worker who rushed to help says it was horrific.
Horror crash: Woman with child 'went under' runaway bus
Bystanders rushed to help woman and baby under driverless bus.
Lotto's $17m prize: How much the winner loses in interest each day
The massive Powerball First Division numbers were struck on December 28, 16 days ago.
Wedding turnaround: Couple offered 'dream venue' after being ditched
"I was nearly in tears because he was offering us so much."
'She wasn't responsive': Woman critical after car slams into vehicle, then garage
The car hit a parked car before spinning out and smashing into a garage.
Puurfect burglar: Police attend van breakdown, find kitten stuck in engine
Police managed to avoid a cat ... astrophe.