Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
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Person arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorway
Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
'They took a part of me': $30,000 worth of heirloom jewellery stolen
The Albany resident came home to a devastating find.
The sky’s the limit for Mātauranga Māori and Air New Zealand in-flight skincare package
Rongoā Māori goes sky high with Air NZ.
Kiwi Property makes record sales at malls
Big jump in sales at Sylvia Park, LynnMall and The Base.
'Take extreme care': Showers, hail warning for Auckland; deluge for east coast
The good news is to expect settled weather from lunchtime tomorrow.
Focus: City Rail Link boss on opening date, dealing with AT and learning from overseas mistakes
City Rail Link CEO Sean Sweeney talks exclusively to Bernard Orsman inside the freshly completed rail tunnel on the project's opening date and how the team learned from mistakes made overseas. Video / NZ Herald
IRD, creditors chasing $19m from failed Rainbow childcare chain
Employees are owed about $640,000 as "worrying" ECE closure saga claims casualties.
Wild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warnings
Forecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.
'Sick of all the crime': Titirangi Post Shop targeted seven times closes for good
'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.
Auckland hostel safety failures revealed: Inspector missed locked fire escape door
A complaint about the potentially fatal error did not lead to enforcement action.
Writer visiting for anti-Asian abuse event racially harassed in restaurant
It occured just hours before she spoke on a panel about anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.
Wild weather: Flights grounded, Harbour Bridge closed five times, power outages
Strong wind watches apply for most of the North Island, with sodden soil elevating danger.
Watch: Shoppers' terror as smash and grab robbers strike busy mall
The incident unfolded just metres from a kids' bouncy castle on a busy Saturday morning.
Kinky Boots The Musical: Kicking up the heels amid the gloom
'Bringing a musical into the Civic is the best feeling in the world.'
Watch: Masked robber trashes dairy
Hillsborough's Lyle Superette owner was left with a huge mess to clean up last night.
South Auckland event showcases local hip-hop culture
Southside Represent shows out and shows off hip-hop culture and young entrepreneurs.
Why one of NZ's top 10 house builders is laying off staff
'Other group house builders have laid off significantly more staff than we have.' - Burney
Duo accused of wounding 15yo girl in road rage shooting appear in court
The men, aged 25 and 26, were the subject of a major manhunt.
'Be prepared for power cuts': Gale warning for Auckland's west coast, most of NI
Strong wind watches apply for most of the North Island, with sodden soil elevating danger.
Waiheke marina protester discharged without conviction
She was an opponent of the controversial Kennedy Point Marina project.
Police arrest man, 21, over aggravated robbery in CBD
The 21-year-old faces a raft of aggravated robbery, assault, theft and weapon charges.
Four leaks in four months: Ceiling collapsed on young family’s bedroom
Their bed and belongings were covered in debris.
Crime explosion, Costco and Ikea pose challenges to Briscoes: Rod Duke
He assured shareholders the group is aware of competition
Promising Labour MP chosen as candidate in Auckland’s Epsom electorate
Camilla Belich missed out on Mt Albert, despite being endorsed by Ardern.
Two men arrested after teen shot in Auckland road rage incident
Police have not ruled out further arrests.
Big retirement village company's net profit tumbles
Giant of the sector reports in the face of falling house prices, Government scrutiny.
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
'It's a fiasco': Rail passengers wait over four hours after power outage
Around 28km of train lines between Penrose and Papakura were without power this evening.
Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched
Police searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.
Veteran Hells Angels member farewelled with gang ride
The senior member died on May 11 after a short illness.