Fire investigators scouring property after fatal fire
An elderly man has died in a fatal house fire on the North Shore.
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Top school slammed: Mum logs 90 incidents of bullying
A top Auckland school has been slammed by the Chief Ombudsman after bully claims.
Editorial: Bullying cuts to the heart of who we want to be
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'Just nuts': $2.6m concrete upgrade to 800m cycle track
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Man who stapled dog's wound himself prosecuted
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South Auckland Police seek gunman after aggravated robbery
The robbery took place at a Māngere store last night.
National response to measles outbreak announced
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Measles scare: Secondary schools rugby league comp canned
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Measles outbreak: School nurses being trained to give vaccinations
School nurses in South Auckland are being trained to give vaccinations to students.
Pedestrian and motorcyclist die in morning crashes
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Measles outbreak: Warning to fans at Eden Park Pasifika showdown
Rugby fans heading to Eden Park this weekend are being warned about the measles outbreak.
Jury retires in Jay Jay Feeney case
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Kiwi sport star's plea: Vaccinate your kids against measles
Boxer Joseph Parker urges people to help stop the spread of measles.
Hit by train: Parents of dead teen speak out
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Measles warning: Travellers to Auckland told to get vaccinated
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Auckland mum stranded with kids after brazen daylight car theft
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Former national sports coach convicted for assaulting teen
The coach grabbed a teen by the collar and pushed him up against a concrete wall.
Measles outbreak: 300 students sent home from Auckland school
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Mega-mall opening: Shoppers rush in for opening day
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Outrage as schoolgirls' rapist gets home detention
The youth was deemed to be a low risk of reoffending.
28 days of rain: Auckland matches unwanted record
Auckland today matched its record of 28 rain days in a single month.
Rest home residents treated for smoke inhalation after fire
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'Cruel, depraved' sex offender who abused daughter is given day visits to street
Notorious sex offender Ronald Van Der Plaat has been back before the courts
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Money-laundering case: Trio banned from ANZ banks as police seize $9 million
About $9 million in assets was seized by police today in Auckland.
10 students with measles: High school cancels event due to outbreak
Health authority has been notified of 10 cases of measles at the school.
Neighbours at war: Watch as Waiheke resident takes to gate
A shared driveway is at the heart of a bitter dispute between two Waiheke neighbours.
Dramatic increase in Hauraki Gulf snapper catch
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Former Māori fund trustee jailed over $1m fraud with sister
Two siblings conspired to empty a trust account and splurge the money on themselves.
Auckland rain record this month less likely thanks to fine weather
Showers and rain on the forecast are set to break an Auckland rain record this month.