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The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.
Watch: Mayor Brown has ‘Biden moment’, revealing confidential info in public meeting
The mayor apologised and retracted his misstatement.
Police release images of woman who knocked boy's teeth out in racially motivated bus attack
The victim is missing three teeth and has facial injuries.
Watch: US singer Teddy Swims busks in Auckland city centre
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Auckland aunt granted visa after decades-long deportation battle
A family fighting to keep their aunt in New Zealand have been granted a reprieve.
Claire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozing
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How two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'
Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.
Woman charged with crash that killed prominent Head Hunters gang member
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How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
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Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events
Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.
Flaxmere lost New World, Havelock North gets new replacement store
Opening date announced for replacement supermarket in affluent, growing area.
Fire strikes Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hours, investigation under way
Fire crews were called back to the home at 2.34am today.
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
'Like in the movies': Engine fault forces Hong Kong-bound Air NZ flight to turn back
A spokeswoman for Air New Zealand confirmed the pilots jettisoned fuel.
'Please forgive me': Kiwi businessman had gun held to head before wife run down in US - witness
A traumatised witness deeply regrets not intervening after robbers pulled a gun.
Watch: 'Quite proud of that car' - tradie crashes through man's garage, damages $80k Tesla
Rob Johnson caught the crash on camera. It shows the work van careening into his home.
Shoplifter caught stealing almost 250 chocolate blocks from supermarket
The alleged offender was involved in a number of South Auckland shoplifting offences.
New homes from $49k: House Me cuts prices
New showroom is about to open at Wigram in that fast-growing area of Christchurch.
Comedy star spotted sipping wine at NZ wineries
The comedian and best-selling author is back in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
'Thug': Wayne Brown slams woman who attacked schoolboy on Auckland bus
The Auckland mayor said, 'there is no place for racism and hate'.
'All for them': Final Lotto Powerball winner claims last $7.2 million prize
The $50 million jackpot was split between seven winners each winning $7.2 million.
Minister defends mental health targets despite absence of data
Matt Doocey says he's confident they can be achieved.
Botched robbery victim Trish McKay loved being a grandma, say tearful neighbours
'She was a lovely, lovely woman,' say those who lived in her Remuera neighbourhood.
Gulf Harbour body in bag: Police raid home, arrest two people - but no murder charge
Police have now stopped pursuing a sweeping suppression order on the case.
Police name 59-year-old who died after Auckland CBD crash
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Are ChatGPT itineraries trash? We judge 10 Auckland recommendations
A travel journalist shares their unfiltered thoughts on the AI itinerary.
How much Japanese-owned top 10 commercial builder made from NZ in latest year
First job: A landmark 57-level luxury tower between Commerce and Gore streets.
Auckland rush-hour trains delayed, Onehunga line suspended
A track signal issue at Britomart has caused the delays.
'They're not police officers': Union defends Auckland bus driver after racist attack on teen
16yo schoolboy had five teeth damaged when a woman beat him with metal pole yelling slurs.
'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'
Sickest turtle ever makes near full recovery
Kelly Tarlton's introduces Hine to Turtle Bay as she continues her rehabilitation.