The Fire Service is in attendance at a garage fire in East Auckland.

Daycare teacher on trial says she only tapped them on the hands when they misbehaved.

Turiarangi Tai has appeared in court charged in the death of Chozyn Koroheke.

Lynn Abraham would allegedly smack children when she was stressed a staff member says.

Lynn Euphemia Abraham is defending 11 charges against nine children.

Multiple incidents for commuters is causing delays on Auckland's motorways.

A man has appeared in the Auckland High Court charged with Chozyn Koroheke's murder.

Exclusive: Best friend of slain mum-of-two Chozyn Koroheke speaks out about her death.

Washing line dispute "opened a can of worms" that could affect others, politician says

Officials will remind all schools that compulsory "BYO device" policies are illegal.

Kiwi teacher de-registered for putting his hand up a colleague's skirt.

Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

Second school camp in the Hunua Ranges evacuated after torrential rain.

Several roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.

Strong evidence of link between deafness and dementia, says US expert.

Police have been called in to investigate a blaze at a Pakuranga sports bar.

A child has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in the Auckland suburb of Panmure

A community fundraiser for an 11-year-old girl orphaned by a fatal east Auckland house fire drew hundreds, organisers say.

A bus service which cost ratepayers just over $50,000 and ran up to 11 times a day had no passengers on most trips.

An American couple charged over the death of their adopted 7-year-old son are in Auckland.

A group of men tried to carry a boat from the middle of the road when it fell off its trailer on a busy Auckland road.

Police are warning customers that a large amount of stolen sunglasses may be available online.

In the past five years, 21 crashes have been recorded at this Auckland intersection - 13 of which resulted in injury.

Nearly 1000 cats have found themselves in predicaments needing rescue by fire crews in the last five years.

Auckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.

Early last year, Ben Suisala was fit, healthy and hoping to play professional rugby. Now, the 25-year-old Auckland father-of-two has terminal brain cancer.

A 4-year-old boy has been seriously injured at a children's play facility in Auckland.

Pregnant woman who was told to leave the pool because she was not wearing the correct swimwear has been given a pre-Christmas surprise.

A pregnant woman says she felt ashamed and on the verge of tears after being told she was wearing "inappropriate" swimwear at a public swimming pool.