'We've had a gutsful': Truckies say SH1 works a nightmare
Its completion has been delayed by more than a year. When will the Takanini work be done?
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Together Forever: 80s chart toppers Rick Astley, A-ha coming to NZ
Together forever? Not quite, but A-ha and Rick Astley will join forces for two NZ shows.
Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager
Abdellah Abaid was described as a "passionate" man capable of "vigorous expression".
What lies beneath? Why builders are under fire for the state of the Hauraki Gulf
"Not only are we losing precious top soil, but it is destroying marine ecosystems."
Crack-up! Fed-up resident throws birthday party for hazardous footpath
An Auckland resident was sick of having her repair pleas ignored. She came up with a plan.
DHB psychologists vote to strike later this month
It is the first nationwide strike for psychologists in New Zealand.
State house tenant demands $50k for garage, fruit trees
It 'makes no sense' that Housing NZ would make such an agreement, Tenancy Tribunal said.
'Consenting hedgehogs' spark police call
Police rushed to respond to reports of a woman screaming in the bush.
Island in the street, how can we be wrong? With this Auckland 'balls up'
The errant road layout in the Auckland suburb of Favona has caused traffic chaos.
Fatal crash: 'Mummy's been non-stop thinking about you since I lost you'
Anadion Albertkiu wants her baby son to know he will never be forgotten.
A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
More wild weather: Heavy rain warning for Auckland
MetService says a period of heavy rain should hit through until 7am.
Truck crashes into barrier in peak traffic on Auckland's Southern motorway
The one-vehicle crash happened heading south near Papakura.
Ministry apology: Mum of severely disabled daughter denied aid
"I've given up my entire life and marriage to care for her at home," says angry mum.
Foreign buyers forced to sell $13m of land bought illegally
An investigation has forced the overseas investors to sell the Auckland properties.
Hold on to your hat: Strong wind watch in place for Auckland region
North to northeast winds are expected to approach severe gales in exposed places.
$3m Govt grant for Aussie-based green packaging firm
The money will go to a new recycled plastic food packaging plant in Auckland.
Ringleader in cash for driver's licence scheme jailed
Two corrupt testing officers were sentenced today after taking bribes for licences.
Plans under way for heroes' welcome home for Black Caps
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and PM Jacinda Ardern have already discussed reception prospect.
Morning sun before wet and wild weather hits again
A morning sunny spell should bring a break to Auckland's wild weather.
Ambulance rolls in South Auckland, 7 people injured
Emergency services are responding to the ambulance accident on Bairds Rd, Otara.
Thunderstruck! Thousands of lightning strikes hit NZ
It was a wet weekend for many, with thousands of lightning strikes hitting the nation.
House gutted by fire in Ranui, West Auckland
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation.
Call for law change after child sex accused worked as agent
Jason O'Reilly was jailed for 12 years for serious child sex crimes.
John Banks says Phil Goff's mayoralty like 'grandma's boiled cabbage'
"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.
Hundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes country
Vector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.
South American airline Latam pulls back from NZ
The airline is over flying Auckland from Sydney to Santiago on some days
City street finally reopens 10 days after panel falls from apartment building
At least 40 loose panels were found on the Victopia building after the first one fell.
'I look five months pregnant': Patient pleads for treatment
'I've been putting up with this pain since March and they just keep sending me home.'
Wild weather: Downpours, lightning and thunder surging north
Wellington hammered by heavy rain, lightning and thunder.
Vietnam vet 'shocked' war medals on Trade Me - claims illegal swap
Bill Heke discovered his real war medals on Trade Me for $800. What he had were fake.
'No brains at all': Phone pole erected in front of mailbox
Kent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.
'Auckland is under siege?': City dwellers startled by fireworks display
Bastille Day fireworks erupted over Auckland Harbour tonight, to many people's surprise.