Fire brings downtown Auckland to a standstill
Downtown Auckland is somewhat deserted due to the fire raging on Hobson St.
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Jeremy Wells: Rod Stewart cost me my girlfriend
Radio Hauraki host reveals heartbreak behind night out with legendary rocker.
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?
Police have released a blurry image of the last time Mike McClennan was seen.
'Run, run! We knew we had to get out': Workers describe huge SkyCity fire
The blaze is visible across the city with huge plumes of black smoke.
Wild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strike
Wild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.
30km/h speed limit looks likely for Auckland CBD
Auckland Transport's board will vote on speed limit reductions across 700 roads.
Man thought to have fallen from Māngere roof was assaulted, police say
It was the second reported serious assault in Māngere in 24 hours.
Family's desperate search for former league star enters night six
The family has thanked the community for their help in the massive search effort.
Careless cop: Diversion granted after admitting careless driving
An Auckland police officer has been granted diversion after admitting careless driving.
He asked them to turn the music down. Then they attacked
Albert Maynard, 54, suffered serious head injuries in an attack in Flat Bush on Saturday.
Māngere homicide: Victim of serious assault dies, police hunt for third suspect
Two men have been arrested over the fatal assault were due to appear in court today.
Bridges opposed to blanket lower speed limits in Auckland
The Automobile Association shares Bridges' concerns about 30km/h speed limits.
Rally big disappointment for Tauranga crews
One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.
'I'm really proud of him': Steve Hansen's $800k reason to smile over the weekend
We're not horsing around, Steve Hansen had a non-rugby reason to celebrate this weekend.
Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland
10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.
Wasted: Drug testing shows Kiwis using $8.9 million in illicit substances each week
What drugs are Kiwis using, and how much? New wastewater testing results reveal all.
Countdown taking applications for sustainability projects
A share of $25,000 for schools to kick-start planet-friendly projects is up for grabs.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in East Tāmaki
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash in East Tāmaki, Auckland.
Hosking: Sad reality is our cops need to be armed
COMMENT: Police do a largely thankless job and they are in ever increasing danger.
Baby pinned beneath injured mother in Snowplanet accident
A witness pulled a baby from underneath an injured mother who couldn't feel her limbs.
Young boy critically injured in motocross accident
It's understood the crash happened at the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club's track.
Arrests over Māngere assault that left man fighting for his life
Two men have been arrested and another is still being sought.