Bag drop fault at Auckland Airport fixed, but delays continue
Flights have been held back as passengers wait for their bags to be checked in.
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Driver soon back behind the wheel after injuring 6 children
Six children aged between 13 and 15 years at the time, were injured - three seriously.
Heading out of town? Find out when to hit the road
The NZTA's handy tool shows where and when traffic will be heavy for holiday goers.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.
$10,000 reward for stolen guitar, watches
"They have got great sentimental value for me."
Police probe sudden death in Mt Eden
A person has died suddenly at a Mt Eden property. Police are attending.
Rats galore: Rodents run riot at public park
Video has emerged of rats running riot at an Onehunga park and locals are angry
Miracle survival: Horror crash survivor's wife told be 'prepared to say goodbye'
Speedway racer Stuart Marshall and his wife open up on the crash which almost killed him.
What grocery products Kiwis buy the most on Christmas Eve revealed
Aggregated data says most Kiwis do their biggest grocery shops the weeks before Christmas.
Three people injured in Glen Eden balcony incident
It's not immediately clear whether the balcony or just its railing collapsed.
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.
Deadly day: Two people die in pre-Christmas roading tragedies
Two people have died on our roads today.
'Maximum capacity': Malls heaving as shoppers spend
New Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.
Cadbury announces changes to chocolate blocks
The trial is taking place nowhere else in the world, only New Zealand.
'Looks a bit dodge' - Brazen cash box hold-up
A cash box has been dumped on Auckland's North Shore after an early morning hold up.
Exclusive: The night Pua died 'it could've been me' - widow
Lizz Magasiva says she could have been killed the night the actor died.
'Everyone can change their opinion': Wozniacki welcomes Williams back to NZ
Caroline Wozniacki hopes it is seventh time lucky at ASB Classic on eve of her retirement.
Lizz Magasiva: The full interview - a fairytale romance that turned violent
Lizz Magasiva speaks about her relationship with actor that ended in tragedy.
Air-ambulance transfers unavailable for days
DHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.
Steve Braunias: The 20 best things of Auckland life
Braunias presents his annual guide to the 20 most glorious bits and pieces in Auckland.
Diversion for man accused of Vector storm hack
Police charged a young man after information for up to 24,000 Vector customers was leaked.
Drowning deaths: The age-group raising concerns
The number of people aged over 65 drowning in preventable deaths has skyrocketed.
Grace Millane case: Police charge first person with suppression breach
A 63-year-old man has been charged with breaching a court suppression order.
Sexual grooming ex-OT worker granted permanent suppression
"The public know everything, but her name," rules a High Court judge.
Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels
Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.
Who was pulling the strings of jailed trio and crooked cop?
None of the group jailed identified anyone "further up the food chain".
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
NZ's most sought after Christmas gifts revealed
Spending in the lead-up to Christmas is increasing, as shopping trends for 2019 emerge.
Simon Wilson: The best - and worst - of 2019 in Auckland politics
COMMENT: Some good things happened at council this year, and they weren't all advertised.
One person in hospital after house fire in Flat Bush
Two people suffered minor smoke inhalation.
Brace for traffic chaos as Christmas holiday exodus begins
If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.
Arthur Allan Thomas charged with rape and indecent assault
Thomas was convicted of the murders of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe before a royal pardon.