Police escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZ
Burma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.
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Property Insider: ‘Smelly, noisy, rickety’ claim at Vic Park; Precinct plans notified
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Teen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
The car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.
Sultan of Brunei's lavish ‘flying palace’ touches down in Auckland for mystery visit
Flight radars showed the luxury jet landed in Auckland yesterday afternoon.
Letters: Auckland train disruptions a national embarrassment
OPINION: '[This] would not happen in another partially or fully civilised country.'
Sultan of Brunei’s extravagant ‘floating palace’ touches down in Auckland
Auckland’s skies saw a flash of grandeur as the world’s most luxurious private jet touched down for a mysterious whistle-stop visit in the City of Sails. Video / Supplied
Porirua police ask locals to check yards for missing 77-year-old man
Graham Russell Smith has been missing since early Sunday evening.
PM open to meeting hīkoi protesters as parties call for conscience vote on Treaty bill
The demonstrators will reach Auckland on Tuesday.
Police investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left
'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'
Thousands gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup
Thousands of people gathered in Ōtāhuhu last night to celebrate Tonga reaching the Pacific World Cup finals. Video / NZ Herald
Murder-accused claims self-defence after plunging knife into elderly flatmate's neck
A woman formerly accused of murder has turned Crown witness.
O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
Auckland beachfront restaurant in liquidation – what went wrong?
Renowned chef Scott Denning puts his Mission Bay restaurant into liquidation.
Sistema proposes to cut more than 100 jobs in Auckland factory
Workers are distraught, with roughly a quarter at the factory set to lose jobs.
Three seriously injured after stolen car flees police, crashes into ditch in Kumeū
The car travelled from south to west Auckland trying to evade police.
'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.
Less than 2km move means no mail for Aucklander amid NZ Post stoush
New rules mean people living in a new housing development will no longer receive mail.
Pt Chev marae wins architectural accolades
Te Mahurehure Marae wins hearts at World Architecture Festival Awards.
Police monitor Tongan supporters' festivities in Ōtāhuhu
Large Police presence in the South Auckland suburb after Tonga league fans took to the streets to mark the game against Australia. Video / NZ Herald
Crash partially blocks SH1 near Bombay, causes major traffic delays
According to Google Maps, traffic is already backed up for 4km.
'Later-life luxury': $6m for Auckland retirement village penthouse
'Retirement village market has segmented into wealthy, mid-scale and budget' - Wilkinson
Kiwi timelapse firm rakes in Series A millions, tools up with AI
A Christchurch start-up partners with North America's largest independent home builder.
Man who died after interaction with police was at Auckland City Mission site
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.
Here's how you can see the Northern Lights in absolute style
Plus, alternative light shows if your budget doesn't stretch to the aurora borealis.
'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailed
The former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.
Community rallies around mother after kitten’s tail ‘ripped off’, threatening note left
A fundraiser has been launched to help cover the kitten's medical bills.
Million-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'
Council stumping up $800k for 18m fake tree, private orgs paying the rest.
'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment
NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.
Scale of Tipene Funerals undertaker's alleged misconduct revealed: More bodies involved
Bakulich, featured on reality TV show The Casketeers, to appear in court again on Friday.
'I went into shock': Female coach suffers brain injury in parent's sideline assault
Female coach injured by opposing parent at kids' tournament calls for better safety.
England rugby star opens up on being accused of sexual assault during New Zealand tour
England players were questioned by police as soon as they landed at Christchurch Airport.
Motorway crash: One seriously injured, traffic backed up on SH1
The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 12.30pm.
Auckland prison inmate goes viral with video of guards filmed behind bars
The King Cobra has had his phone seized now.
'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beach
The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.