Commuters evacuated from a train in Auckland
Passengers were forced off a train after a technical issue on Monday morning, having to walk along railway tracks. Video / Atinderpal Singh
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Third newly-minted multi-millionaire claims prize after $50m Powerball jackpot
Seven tickets won the top prize and two lucky punters claimed their spoils yesterday.
Pedestrian hit, driver leaves scene: Police seek witnesses
Police are looking for a light-coloured people mover or SUV. Victim is still in hospital.
White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
Deluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZ
Forecaster says things will go downhill later this week.
'Dirty nappies, old shoes' in recycling bins anger council
Aucklanders need to be a bit more careful when it comes to recycling.
Person dead, two injured after crash in Beachlands
A section of the road is blocked and diversions are in place.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town Hall
OPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.
Editorial: Tension between environment and economic development looms
OPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.
'Jump the queue': C-section private surgery quota at Auckland Hospital ongoing dispute
The proposed rules come after years of tension centred on high c-section rates.
More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
Opinion: What threatens Act’s goal of 15 per cent in the next election?
Act's polling suggests it could drastically improve its 2023 party vote.
Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?
Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?
Watch: Act sets 15 per cent target for 2026 election at annual rally, Seymour fronts media
The sold-out rally was attended by more than 500 people, with Paul Henry as guest speaker.
Watch: Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today
Strong winds in Auckland ahead of weather event later today. Video / Alex Robertson
How child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZ
Lima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
SH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closure
A crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.
Armed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe
16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
'Caught short': Owners paying six-figure salary to onsite manager still had no emergency plan
Multi-level apartment building owners urged to check their disaster management plan.
Seven tickets share mega-rich $50 million Lotto Powerball prize
The seven lucky winners each get to bank more than $7 million.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Manurewa kitchen fire leaves three injured, one critical
Firefighters extinguished the blaze before it consumed the apartment.
'March For Nature' protest in Auckland
Well over a thousand demonstrators have packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square for the 'March For Nature' protest against the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Youth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealed
Teenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.
Today's the day: Rush for tickets expected as $50m Lotto jackpot must be won tonight
Kiwis likely to be engaged in excessive dreams about early retirement today.
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
Police accused of incompetence as driver fined for double-fatal street race
'Mum died on a cold road surrounded by the people who killed her.'
Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention
Victim's family question sentence imposed by court.
Racing bosses add twists to NZ’s new richest race
The NZB Kiwi is set to make one lucky charity a big winner.
Auckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North Shore
Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.
$50m must be won: Lotto to keep locations of winning tickets a secret
Those who wait until last minute to buy a ticket likely to face delays.
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'