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'Carry on the party!' - New Auckland PRIDE week emerges from police controversy
A new Pride society is starting a Viaduct Marina event - and uniformed police are welcome.
Parent sacrifices holiday to afford child's school uniform
The average new school uniform costs about $600.
Man seriously injured following assault in Auckland
The police have arrested a man in relation to the incident on Hulse Ave.
Motorway reopened, one person seriously hurt after crash
Emergency services are responding to the incident on the motorway currently.
Hang glider injured after crashing into cliff at Karioitahi Beach
The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 6pm on Saturday.
Thousands report feeling 4.7 earthquake
The earthquake struck roughly 50-kilometres north-west of Paraparaumu.
'The superlatives don't do him justice': Talented water polo player remembered
Rowan Brown died suddenly after becoming ill at a training session.
Five biggest trials of 2020: Terror, gangs, corruption and a cold case
The president of the Comancheros gang and a media personality are also due to stand trial.
School uniforms too expensive? Ministry investigates prices
The ministry is investigating whether there are opportunities for reduced prices.
City of chaos: 63 CBD streets to be disrupted by roadworks
The 63 separate CBD streets to be disrupted by road work in 2020 are under scrutiny.
'Really proud moment': Huffer boosted by Post Malone wearing jacket
Post Malone pictured wearing jacket given to him by iconic Kiwi clothing label Huffer.
Two critical: Serious crash closes SH1 north of Whangarei
Crashes have caused hold-ups ahead of long weekend.
You have to see it to believe it: Is this Pak'nSave's most expensive product?
It's so expensive the bottle isn't even on the shelf, the duty manager has to collect it.
If you're not in the car now - it's probably too late to avoid traffic
Heading out of Auckland over the long weekend? Check your travelling times here first.
Cold call scam: Police warn of home maintenance swindlers
"As the saying goes: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Flare accidentally set off sparks full emergency response
A flare accidentally set off sparked a full emergency response off Whangaparāoa.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
Kiwi who hosted Keith Richards after his Fiji fall dies in Hong Kong
Friends were shocked at the news of her death.
Manukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report
"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."
The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin
No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.
CBD outage: Power restored after 'chaotic' lunchtime
Mass power outage has hit Newmarket, Parnell and the CBD.
Tenant rented out landlord's granny flat without permission
A woman let her sister stay on the property while landlord was away.
Claims Ihumātao deal near 'simply false' - Winston Peters
Deputy PM shuts down reports Ihumātao land dispute would be settled by Waitangi Day.
Firefighters called to building blaze at Epsom car yard
A fire has damaged a building at an Epsom car yard early this morning.
Auckland traffic crawling following Takanini motorway crash
Commuters have been warned to expect delays.
Auckland principal on vaping: 'It's a huge concern for us'
"Literally every interval we are confiscating vapes. It's a huge concern," principal says.
Cruise-ship berthing restrictions on cards amid harbour talks
The ongoing delays on ferry services left passengers frustrated, and late, this week.
'All of a sudden, she screamed': Dog owner flees beach after girl, 9, attacked
The owner raced away after hearing his dog had bitten a child, drawing blood.
Northwestern Motorway reopens after rush-hour crash
The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene and the road was reopened about 6.50pm.
School of sharks sighted off Army Bay
"We looked out of the hatch and saw a whole lot of fins."
Crim picks wrong house to ditch home detention bracelet
National MP's house was the wrong place to ditch an electronic monitoring anklet.
Māori King visits Ihumātao as protesters say deal is close
An announcement on the disputed land at Mangere is expected before Waitangi Day.
Duo arrested after dramatic Auckland police chase
The Police Eagle Helicopter followed the vehicle before it was abandoned.