'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
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OPINION: Aucklanders need to feel they belong in a vibrant, ambitious city.
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The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.
Expert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from womb
The shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.
Wayne Brown set to seek second term with polls showing he's a hit with voters
His ratings have probably improved since the CCO reforms, says the mayor.
New open-air saltwater pool makes a splash in Auckland
A new open-air saltwater pool has opened on Auckland’s waterfront. Video / Alex Burton
Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
Watch: Auckland bar brawl erupts after man allegedly punches woman for refusing dance
Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.
Kelston Boys' High team claim World Schools title, keep trophy in NZ hands
Kiwi schools have now won the tournament three years in a row.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
All Black’s daughter in drunk driving hit-and-run posed with wine before sentencing
Helena Cribb told a probation officer she hadn't drunk alcohol in months.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
Community fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary school
Corrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.
Christmas calamity: Auckland FC’s unbeaten run ends with big loss
At their Mt Smart fortress, Auckland FC were mauled 4-0 by Western United
Ferrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wife
The couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.
Auckland FC fall to first A-League loss
Auckland FC have been beaten 4-0 by Western United
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
Shama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
Back from the brink: A rare encounter with kōkako chicks in Auckland's Hūnua Ranges
'It feels precious – that’s what it feels like.'
‘I don’t see it the same way’: Sir Russell Coutts on SailGP finding its place and co-existing with AmCup
Now in its fifth season, SailGP has made its mark on the global sporting scene.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
'20 years is a long time – it just feels right': Acclaimed NZ restaurant to close
'We’re actually really busy and I know we're going to break a few hearts.'
Wayne Brown: AT just didn't listen - now Aucklanders are back in control
OPINION: AT couldn’t even reach its very low target of 30% public satisfaction.
Stadium wars: Battle continues between Eden Park and waterfront proposals
Both stadium options face big hurdles – especially over who will foot the bill.
Varsha Anjali: What's so bad about Auckland, anyway?
OPINION: As hordes leave Auckland for the holidays, is the city as bad as some say?
Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care
Portia was the youngest in New Zealand to have an awake craniotomy.
Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed
The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.
'Pretty gutting': Teacher aide's nasty pre-Christmas surprise after bike stolen on last day of term
Security camera footage shows a man taking the bike during class time.
Simon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new pool
OPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools.
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.