Traffic live: 'Expect delays' - warnings as motorists rush to get away for holiday weekend
Prepare for delays if you're looking to make an early escape for the long weekend.
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SkyCity live: CBD streets could remain closed for 'up to a week'
Fire crews are still in action at the site after more flames flared-up this morning.
Police fear for safety of missing Auckland teen
The 17-year-old has been missing since this morning from Pt England.
Couple charged after 8-week-old baby seriously injured
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Traffic: Nelson St re-opens but other closures remain - stay home if you can
Motorists heading into downtown Auckland are still being told to look for closures.
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SkyCity fire: Crane operator raised the alarm, worker says
Craig Merz reckons it took two to three minutes before the building alarm sounded.
Firefighters battle strong winds as they monitor SkyCity fire
The weather forecast is mostly dry for the long weekend.
SkyCity blaze: 'We have it under control', two firefighters injured
The downtown fire is officially under control now, fire crews say.
Fuel price drops by 21 cents at Gull service stations
The cheap prices won't last for long - from 7am Thursday until midday Friday.
Exclusive: First photo from inside SkyCity reveals devastation
First image of inside damaged convention centre has been revealed.
SkyCity fire: 'Work from home', what you need to know for today's commute
Road closures remained in place overnight and through today's peak.
SkyCity fire: 'About 20 per cent of the roof is still burning'
Firefighters are still battling the blaze on Hobson St this morning.
Fire under control but days of disruption ahead
The convention centre's ability to host Apec 2021 is also in doubt.
Fire brings downtown Auckland to a standstill
Downtown Auckland is somewhat deserted due to the fire raging on Hobson St.
Jeremy Wells: Rod Stewart cost me my girlfriend
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Firefighter injured as crews get on top of SkyCity inferno
Firefighter injured by a piece of roof that collapsed in the blaze.
Live: 24-hour inferno - and still battle to control blaze
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
Woman in court after man suffers life-threatening injuries in Ōtara
The man is in hospital in a critical condition.
How to attack an inferno, firefighters' plea to public
Firefighters are asking the public to bear with them as the fight SkyCity blaze.
SkyCity blaze: Commuters advised not to come into the central city
If you don't have to go into the central city, stay away.
Fire in the Sky, hell on the roads: 'Avoid the city' - civil defence
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert
"It sounds terrible": Structural engineer says lengthy blaze could deform the steel beams.
Body of missing rugby league stalwart Mike McClennan likely found
League identity had been missing since last Wednesday from Orewa.
Fire and Emergency staff called to separate Auckland CBD incident
The callout is just down the road from the SkyCity inferno.
SkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smoke
Auckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.
SkyCity fire - how to get home: Roads gridlocked, buses diverted
Main roads were closed in the central city.
Watch: From the air - chopper footage of giant SkyCity inferno
Black smoke billowing from top of SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland CBD.
Did you see Mike McClennan last Wednesday?
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