Post holiday traffic: Police plea for drivers to be safe on roads
As holidaymakers return to the cities, police urge caution.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAuckland Region
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Man finds bug in Domino's pizza; store being deep cleaned
Domino's Pizza spokeswoman says pest control is inspecting after the "isolated incident".
Fatal crash in West Auckland - police investigating after car ploughs through fence
Police investigating after car ploughs through fence in West Auckland.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
UK woman with Huntington's disease swims 100km to raise $13k
Ellie Williams, 28, says everyone in her new NZ home is now family.
North Shore tree stoush: No choice but to remove trees, board deputy chair says
Thousands of volunteer-planted trees got the chop to preserve harbour views.
Mid-air drama: Auckland Jetstar flight to Wellington turned back
The plane took off but didn't get very far before circling back.
Search underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beach
Police say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.
Serious crash closes busy West Auckland road, motorist critically injured
A person is fighting for their life after a car struck a tree at Gloria Ave/Te Atatū Rd.
Auckland crash puts five in hospital, two people fighting for their lives
Firefighters cut free two trapped motorists in the crash on a main suburban road.
'Absolutely tragic': The faces of our horror holiday road toll
A tragic toll: The 17 people killed on NZ roads over the holiday period remembered.
'Old school villain' a suspect in six unsolved murders
Police files shed new light on "absolute psychopath" known as Old Man of crime.
The 'Old Man' of NZ crime who got away with murder
The incredible story of Magnum-wielding most wanted career criminal, Leslie Maurice Green.
Our great escapes: The brushes with Covid that could have sparked outbreaks
NZ may have just escaped an Omicron outbreak - but it was far from our first near miss.
More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.
'Gutted for the community': 13,700 native trees mown over to retain view
Since 2018, volunteers have contributed 3450 hours to plant the trees at Sanders Reserve.
Police hunting vehicle after Avondale hit-and-run
The crash occurred between a pedestrian and a car on Racecourse Parade around 2.10pm.
Second New Year's Eve party in Auckland named as location of interest
People at the Britomart Block Party must watch for symptoms.
Man charged after aggravated robbery of 95yo at cash machine
The pensioner was assaulted and the younger man fled with the cash.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Summer reads: Terror in our midst
NZ was left shocked earlier this year when an Isis sympathiser launched an attack.
I was there: In a time of Halley's Comet, Concorde came to New Zealand
It was a good time to look up, back in April 1986.
Follow the money: New tool for police to find dirty cash
Software will help tackle "high risk" laundering targets such as lawyers and accountants.
Seeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up fines
How many of us aren't paying our fines?
Pools, fans, gazebos and chilly bins: The items in hot demand as temperatures soar
Some stores had sold out of fans, gazebos and splash pools even before Christmas.
Get out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house prices
How to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.
Another sizzling day, as temperatures near 30C again
Slip, slop and slap - it's another scorching day today
The war on waste: Food Not Bombs steps up to plate in Auckland
The group gives away free meals made from food that businesses might otherwise throw out.
Omaha tragedy: New details emerge in death of schoolboy on New Year's Day
Auckland teen remembered as a 'loved son, brother and valued friend'.
Live: 27 Covid cases today; 44 people in hospital; no Omicron in community
Twelve cases in Auckland, seven in Waikato, seven in the Bay of Plenty and one in Lakes.
Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.
Police identify man killed in Manukau Velodrome altercation
Police have named the 21-year-old man who died after an incident at the Manukau Velodrome.