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Rotor-cop: Fleeing teens stuck in mud, Eagle chopper flushes them out
Teens were taken back to the police station for 'hot showers, dry clothes and a Milo'.
Serious crash in Taumarunui; woman dies in two-vehicle crash at Orewa
Emergency services are on the scene.
CBD traffic woes: Nelson St could re-open tonight
Auckland CBD could return to normal four days after panel fell from building.
Measles outbreak: 1555 more Auckland babies immunised
The Auckland measles outbreak forced the age limit for the first dose to be lowered.
'Scared, frustrated': South Auckland reeling after fourth shooting
Residents fed up with gun violence following the fourth shooting in the area this year.
Crash blocking Auckland's Southern motorway
Drivers are warned they will need to merge down to two lanes.
Man in hospital after hammer attack, car stolen
The couple were sitting in their parked car when the group set upon them.
CBD traffic: Key road remains closed, Victoria St West re-opens
Roadblocks started on Thursday afternoon after a large panel fell from a CBD building.
Bermageddon: Council loses first round on bid to ban parking
Auckland Council is seeking a law change to stop people parking on berms.
Police flood Te Atatu after liquor store robbed
Armed police were posted outside the shop, a witness said.
Mean streets: Region rocked by spate of gun crime
South Auckland has been rocked by a spate of shootings this year, with two people killed.
'Nobody stopped to help': Quadriplegic ex-jockey Sophia Malthus in car crash
Second brush with death for the former jockey after she was thrown from a horse in 2016.
Delays expected with new birthing unit
Waitematā DHB acknowledges community frustration over new maternity unit
Hundreds protest waste dump off Great Barrier Island
Environmentalists marched in Auckland to oppose the 250,000 cubic metre sediment dump.
'Positive leads' in solving South Auckland shooting
Woman seriously injured in Clover Park, South Auckland shooting
Secrets of a pro Kiwi car thief: 'We can't get caught'
Convicted thief Alex made $10k a week. He wants to warn you.
Lawson quins tragedy: Shirlene's shock death at 53
The family of Lawson quin Shirlene Colcord are reeling over her sudden death in June.
Boaties fear being kicked out for America's Cup super yachts
Super yachts worth $436m to NZ economy may be prioritised for Auckland marina berths.
Days of delays for central Auckland drivers
Tenants told they are safe after 40kg panel blew off apartment building in storm.
One dead in Waiuku crash
The single vehicle crash occurred at 6.45pm today in the town in the Auckland region.
Cars crawl out of Auckland CBD as school holidays traffic adds to road closure pressure
The good news is the weather is starting to come right.
Occupants of damaged apartment building are safe
About 20 per cent of occupants have moved out of the apartment building for repairs.
Lucky escape after bus crashes into Auckland house
The bus driver and a passenger suffered minor injuries.
'Low blow': Professional thieves target Auckland charity
Bike repair charity says the theft is a really low blow.
CBD chaos: Goff wants answers on apartment tower safety
A body corporate representative says the building is safe for residents to stay put.
CBD chaos: More loose panels found, net plan for building
Building to be draped with net to prevent more tiles tumbling down to busy streets.
'Sophisticated' phone scam arrests: Two charged with money laundering
Man, 28, and woman, 26, due in court today.
Innercity pet owners warned after gin traps catch cats
SPCA Auckland has a warning for cat owners in the Sandringham area.
Street closed: Traffic chaos expected in Auckland CBD this morning
Motorists are being advised to leave their cars at home and catch public transport.
MP asks for Waiheke ferry review to be sped up
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye says progress on the ferry issues needs to be sped up.
Major Auckland CBD thoroughfare closed overnight
Auckland CBD workers, leave your car at home or face delays, Auckland Transport warns.
Aucklanders splurge on water despite warnings to cut down
Aucklanders were asked to save water to stave off a looming water shortage.
Wild weather: Panel could have hit street at 100km/h
A hit from the panel would have been like getting crushed against a wall by small car.