Up to 160 jobs to go at Auckland Council
Most of the jobs will be back-house staff to make way for more positions in growth areas.
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Crane worker suffers severe electric shock at Auckland construction site
The crane involved has been shut down, the Herald understands.
Police hunting offender after man shot in Mt Roskill
Auckland Police are looking for a person who shot a man at a house in Mt Roskill.
Delays on Southern Motorway, crash on Upper Harbour Highway
The breakdown has caused heavy congestion from East Tamaki to Greenlane.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Pam Ford: Netflix deal means it's showtime, Auckland
Comment: Netflix series Cowboy Bebop is a significant milestone for filming in Auckland.
Carpark swept away in massive slips due to re-open
Auckland shopping centre set to return to normal two years after massive slips.
Fire at Mt Roskill: Crews battle house blaze
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
Damage, dog poo, cockroaches, fleas: Tenants ordered to pay up
Tenants moved out but they left cockroaches and fleas behind, Tenancy Tribunal finds.
Cops called after man turns up to hospital with unexplained wound
Officers were called to Middlemore Hospital about 7am.
Humble hip hop crew leaves with AIMS trophy
AIMS Games gives dancers opportunity to excel on and off the stage.
Mary Poppins the musical to land in Auckland next year
Mary Poppins The Musical returns to Auckland in April next year.
'So hilarious I couldn't resist': Joe the clown speaks
Joe The Clown has given his account of the redundancy meeting sit in that has gone viral.
Real reason 'redundancy clown' was at meeting
The story about the 'redundancy clown' as support person has gone viral.
Million-dollar win for Auckland Lotto punter
Strike Four was also won tonight by two tickets - each now worth $150,000.
Unexplained sudden death: Woman dies at New Lynn mall
A woman has died at LynnMall in New Lynn.
Best of 2019: Property speculators made $1000 a day during boom
They were some of the bogeymen of the boom years. But what did house flippers really do?
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Lizzie Marvelly: I'm ashamed that I can't speak my language
COMMENT: It's time to jump back into the waka and learn te reo Māori.
'He could have killed my son': Teen knocked off bike by driver of BMW
The aghast mother has contacted the police and made a plea on social media.
Revealed: First Netflix original show to be filmed in Auckland
The 10-episode series will employ a crew of more than 400 people.
One person hurt after Tāmaki Drive crash, commuters warned to expect delays
First, one truck broke down heading north, next another broke down heading south.
Anika Moa gets her first 'proper job'
The popular singer and entertainer says she's going to try working for a living.
Unvaccinated baby in Canterbury catches measles
It can take up to two weeks before you start experiencing the symptoms of measles.
The Tribes of Auckland: From the ultra-rich to the blenders - where do you belong?
The 10 tribes of Auckland: Find out where you fit in.
Watch: Fleetwood Mac performing in Auckland
Check out the legendary band's storming cover of a Kiwi classic.
Fused to couch: Man who neglected 89yo woman with severe dementia sentenced
Warning: Graphic. Upon reflection, he said he should have called for help for the woman.
'They almost made it': Air NZ passenger dies during descent into Auckland
A passenger has died on an Air New Zealand flight from Buenos Aires to Auckland.
Backstreet Boys confirm New Zealand visit - 24 hours after leaking own schedule
It's official - Backstreet's coming back to New Zealand.
'Thrillingly epic': Fleetwood Mac at Spark Arena - review
Karl Puschmann reports back from the first night of Fleetwood Mac's five-show NZ takeover.
Dad's legacy: Why family forgave a killer
A lesson in forgiveness: "I know my father is proud of me for doing that."
104 days to go: Too early to plan for Christmas?
Christmas has arrived early, like three months early - well, kind of.
Goff and Tamihere agree council marinas could be sold
A public meeting this week opposed any further attempt to privatise Hobsonville Marina.
Boy seriously injured when Kmart dish explodes in oven
Tyler Hansen, 6, suffered a nasty gash to a leg when a glass dish exploded in the oven.