The applicant has 15 days to appeal.

At least five more schools consider dumping NCEA Level 1 in view of proposed reforms.

At one Auckland school, 1 in 10 students are getting help with basic items like clothing.

Aucklanders past and present uncover their thoughts of the city.

A Berrington family member said the family was "hurting so deeply right now".

The rifle parts were left in a bag at the rear of an Auckland property.

Pakuranga College principal says Ella's death will leave a void in the school.

"He really loved his whānau."

A motorhome crashed down a bank in Maraetai and a crane is being used to lift it out.

He posed as someone trying to help, then at the nearest opportunity did the unthinkable.

"We thought 'it's an accident waiting to happen'" - residents' view of big party.

A pedestrian has been critically injured after being hit by a car in east Auckland.

Five fire trucks are at the scene.

A morbidly obese man who could walk no more than 20m at a time can now live a normal life.

Two people were suffering from serious injuries following the collision.

Whitford-Maraetai Rd was closed while crews cleared the wreckage.

More screen time and the pull of unhealthy food are causing Auckland kids to get fatter.

"The majority of people have made me feel welcome and accepted me into this country."

Auckland Council has reinvented its vision for the city over the next 30 years.

Police were called before the video which showed a 13-year-old being arrested was filmed.

Two teens arrested after chase involving stolen car, Eagle helicopter and police dog unit.

The person had sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Crash driver has bought the car days earlier - and had no idea it had been pink stickered.

A car crash has blocked a lane on Auckland's southern motorway.

"It was a big pig. It was up to the window of a car."

NZ's growth and productivity cannot continue to be held to ransom by a gridlocked city.

About 7000 properties in inner-eastern suburbs were initially wiped off the grid.

Tolls another blow for some motorists, National says

Howick College principal Iva Ropati says Pasifika students benefit from a strong identity.

Several fire crews are battling a fire at a factory started by a piece of machinery.