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Police launch manhunt for Vardacie Hohepa
There is a warrant out for Hohepa, who has links to Counties Manukau and Whakatāne.
West Auckland beach community mourns loss of well-known campaigner
Piha local Bobbie Carroll who campaigned for all cancer sufferers has died.
‘Not out of the woods yet’: Conserve water notice as ex-cyclone Lola sweeps North Island
Today is expected to bring another round of thunderstorms and strong winds.
‘It’s so terrifying for me:’ Actor Ngahuia Piripi reveals her fear of taking the M9 stage
Shortland Street star talks about her challenges and what terrifies her.
Property Insider: 'Value heading for zero' on Parnell homes; who owns sinkhole property
Things beginning with L: leasehold, leaky, litigation. What to avoid in a property.
Double jeopardy: Ola driver who assaulted women claims he's been punished twice
Sajid Mehmood says it's not fair he can't work as security guard now he has a conviction.
Auckland school tries to suppress link to child sex abuse image case
The former deputy principal had child abuse and bestiality images.
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'Expect the unexpected' - North Island highways flooded, Auckland cruise ship delayed by storm
Forecasters are warning that rain is expected to last until late Tuesday.
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Wild weather: Roads closed with over 100mm of rain, 130km/h wind gusts
Several places across the top of the North Island have recorded over 100mm of rain.
Rock powerhouses Live and Incubus announce Kiwi shows
The two rock powerhouses are coming together for shows in Christchurch and Auckland.
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Ardmore, Auckland
The person died at the scene after their car left the road.
Lanes closed on Harbour Bridge as ex-cyclone bears down; thousands without power
Wind gusts reaching 142km/h have already been recorded in Cape Rēinga.
Sam Stubbs wants to build 25,000 houses. Here's how he plans to do it
'We think this will be a long-term game changer for housing in New Zealand.'
One person ‘seriously injured’ after car leaves road in rural Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
One Auckland marathon runner in critical condition following race
Over 60pc of runners were first-timers for the event.
Northland first in line for wild wind and heavy rain as Lola arrives
Eastern and northern coastlines are set to be pummelled by monster 6m waves.
'Incredible': Charities stand to benefit from marathon endurance test
More than 14,000 people will brave the weather to run through Auckland today.
ASB Classic locks in highly-rated French teen
One of the most promising young players in men's tennis will be coming to Auckland.
Heart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longest
The alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.
ASB Classic lures another young star
'I have heard it is an impressive tournament. It will be my first time in New Zealand'.
Billionaires add $24m Auckland home to mega property portfolio
Grounds alone are more than a third of a hectare, surrounded by mature pohutukawa.
Neigbours scramble to escape as violent fire engulfs West Auckland home
One neighbour evacuated his family and neighbours on the other side.
Driver wins McLaren sponsorship five years after father’s death
Brock Gilchrist has enjoyed a successful year and is now set to race a $375k sportscar.
Dark, moody, indigenous: Inside the appliance centre taking luxury to a new level
'This is a physical manifestation of our brand.' - Mark Elmore
Alleged gang boss asked to explain offshore legal fees payment linked to drug dealer
Doyle also told a court what it took to be a member.
Fatal fire: One person dead in blaze which tore through Auckland home
Emergency services were at the scene of a two-storey house fire in New Lynn, Auckland.
Taika Waititi buys $10.5m waterfront Pt Chevalier home
Murmurings around the smart, former working-class suburb have circled for weeks.
Former Chiefs sponsor Summit Homes taking rugby club to court
Details of the court action are murky.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m
'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.
Can very hot drinks lead to cancer?
Studies suggest hot drinks can cause cancer but experts say there are other risky factors.
Police, customs seize 140kg of cocaine in Auckland port, four men arrested
The cocaine was worth $63 million, police say.
Sydney knife attacker claimed she found religion, but after NZ deportation she murdered neighbour
Jurors rejected Susana Leota-Lu's claim the 94 stab wounds were in self-defence.
Fletcher's grim AGM: Perth leaky pipes and problems on housing
$1b losses had been a 'near-death experience', the company would never return to that.