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Woman charged after police car crash also allegedly spat at officer
The woman has been charged with several alleged offences.
Two people dead in serious car-truck crash in West Auckland
The crash happened on Brigham Creek Rd.
Truck breakdown blocking lanes on Northern Motorway
A truck breakdown is causing huge delays on Auckland's Northern motorway.
Head-on collision closes part of Southern Motorway early this morning
A serious crash on Auckland's southern motorway is causing some delays this morning.
3 years. Zero homes. The project yet to yield a single house
The development plan was released under the now-abandoned KiwiBuild programme.
'Bins flying' and 'girl fell flat on face': Fullers ferry crashes at Hobsonville Pt
No one has been injured, damage is being investigated.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
Infected mariner has Delta variant of Covid
Genome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.
Watch: Security at Waiheke Island marina kicks protester in the face
'When you boot someone in the head that's not reasonable force.'
Green gold: Avocado powder tipped as super food
A new Kiwi company is turning small reject avocados into a freeze-dried super food.
Dog attack: Woman's two-hour surgery after 'horrific' pitbull mauling
Dog tore woman's face open, bit her legs and neck, husband says.
Watch: Shocking moment wrong-way driver rams police car
A police car was dramatically rammed in downtown Auckland this morning.
'Systemic discrimination': ANZ closes Iranian man's bank accounts
'I'm a New Zealand permanent resident and should be treated by New Zealand rules.'
Waiheke Island vineyard wins noise prosecution case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from rowdy crickets for the din.
Michael Hill robbery: Police release images of suspects
The suspects took $100,000 worth of jewellery in brazen heist.
Fire rips through house in Te Atatū South
Four crews are at the scene on Harding Ave, West Auckland.
25 victims hit by terrifying new carpark crime spree - police
'When you get in your car, lock your doors,' police say.
Waikato law firm Tompkins Wake on a growth roll
Auckland a happy hunting ground for the growth energy of century-old Waikato law firm.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
Two pedestrians injured after being hit by truck in East Auckland
One serious, one moderate after being hit by truck in East Auckland.
How a tornado destroyed a factory but couldn't destroy a dream
Tears were shed upon seeing what was left of their roof, Rui Peng said.
Brrrrrutal start: Temperatures dive, fog warning for motorists
It's another cold start to the day, but fine conditions are forecast for most.
NZ's crucial Covid-19 vaccine shipment arrives early
A shipment of 150,000 vaccines has arrived two days early.
Business groups cool on relaunch of light rail in Auckland
Michael Wood is promising more details once the Government makes key decisions.
Auckland's next mayor? National MP Mark Mitchell not ruling out tilt at city's top job
Phil Goff has not ruled out becoming NZ's next Ambassador to Washington.
Night heist: Police hunt for West Auckland jewel robbers
Police hunting robbers who stole a large amount of jewellery from a West Auckland store
Cars destroyed as fire bug hits Auckland street
Four cars were burnt out in the Auckland city area overnight.
Editorial: The battle of Waiheke Island's haves and have-yachts
EDITORIAL: First the marina, now Hauraki Gulf island clash takes to the skies.
'Devastated, numb': Grieving mum's plea for accountability over baby's death
"My baby died because the medical staff didn't do their jobs properly," Laura Mallin says.
Navy sailor's two years' detention for sex attacks on colleagues
Man was earlier found guilty of sex attacks on three female colleagues.
Govt considering buying 'one or two' existing MIQ hotels
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins let drop the plans this morning.
One seriously hurt in Grey Lynn crash
A person has been rushed to hospital after the crash on Surrey Cr.
Auckland woman serving home detention in $10m mansion for 'fraud'
The curious series of sales caught the eye of serious financial crime police.