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Human remains in Manurewa suitcases two primary school-aged children
The Herald understands remains found at a Manurewa property on August 11 are two children.
Live: Storm's fury - hundreds evacuated in Nelson; 'boulders rolling down the street'
A storm continues to create havoc across New Zealand with more rain to fall.
Live: Storm strikes Auckland - yacht sinks; slips and flooding cut off Far North
The wild weather is set to lash the top half until tomorrow.
Wet, warm and windy: Auckland and Northland battered by heavy rain overnight
More rain is forecast for the city - and heavier - throughout the day.
Claire Dale: Can Auckland become an age-friendly city?
OPINION: Auckland University research fellow puts a case for accommodating older workers.
Sir Stephen Tindall: Reducing emissions makes perfect business sense
OPINION: Entrepreneur outlines the many reasons to cut emissions.
Pasifika musical honours cultural roots and brown talent
Pacifica the Musical premieres at The Civic theatre in Auckland on Friday.
Ardern and Sharma haven't spoken since suspension
The Sharma saga began on Thursday last week when he published a column in the NZ Herald.
Police charge 60yo woman after cyclist dies in hospital
A woman has been charged in relation to the death of cyclist Melissa Desley Rays.
Armed police at scene of death on Auckland's North Shore
The serious incident occurred last night and police remain at the scene this morning.
'I thought, that's a lot of luggage': Grisly discovery of human remains - and uncertainty over number of victims
'As long as everyone leaves us alone we'll be alright,' a relative said of the grim find.
'There'll be a record somewhere': Former cop on body in suitcases inquiry
Ex-cop Lance Burdett is confident the latest grisly homicide investigation will be solved.
Q&A: Auckland mayoral race - your questions answered
Simon Wilson answers your questions as the contest for Auckland's top job heats up.
'Life-changing mistake' led to $230k medical bill in US
Amanda Sesio put off going to the hospital because she did not have travel insurance.
Is this NZ's most notorious roundabout?
Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.
Jury begins deliberating fate of businessman accused of $1.3m rest home fraud
'His failure doesn't make him a criminal.'
Fire crews called to apartment block in Manukau, south Auckland
An apartment block in Manukau had to be evacuated after a fire broke out this morning.
Real estate agent to convicted fraudster: The sad, crazy downfall of Aaron Drever
"The man can talk. If you've got $5 left in your pocket he will talk you out of $5."
Traffic delays on bridge after crash near Fanshawe Rd offramp
Traffic was building quickly with queues now heavy over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Mass dolphin stranding at Waiheke Island: Eight swimming back to sea, two dead
One adult dolphin and a calf died earlier this afternoon.
'Literally a nightmare' - Leo Molloy bows out of Auckland mayoral race to prevent Labour win
Molloy said he had to resign as a "stare down" descended on crowded right candidates.
Watch: 'I'll run again in 2025' - Leo Molloy vows another mayoral tilt despite quitting over poll slump
Molloy fronted the media at 3pm today at his Ponsonby campaign headquarters.
'Expect long delays': Auckland's Southern Motorway congested - one person serious in hospital
Due to a crash, two northbound lanes are blocked near the Ellerslie-Panmure on-ramp.
'Terribly traumatised': Doctor carjacked at gunpoint in Remuera
An innocent motorist was also injured after man's vehicle taken in daytime attack.
Disgraced Auckland realtor Aaron Drever jailed for fraud
"You can't avoid prison for what you did."
Two hearses at South Auckland house, neighbours want answers from police
Police won't confirm whether anyone has died but reporter saw body being put in hearse.
Teens charged following Mt Roskill shooting
Victim still in hospital, but stable, police say.
Firefighters threaten stoppage after reports of long hours and faulty gear
Firefighters at NZ's busiest station regularly receive 'mayday' calls for extra staff.
Auckland shooting: Woman in critical condition; terrified neighbours flee after blasts ring out
"As soon as I heard the shots I put my hands on my ear."
Ram raid thieves target Auckland supermarket for vape products
A supermarket in Waimauku is the latest store to be targeted by ram raiders.
Youths and ram raids: What is behind the crime wave and how we do we stop it?
Government officials and a youth worker share their perspectives
The huge property deal behind giant Albany data centre
Sod turned on site in northwest Auckland that will host 80,000 computers.
Auckland crime: Petrol station staff held up; gunman foiled by fog cannon
Police say inquiries are ongoing to locate the gunman.