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![Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts
All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.
![Motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga Rd accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga Rd accident
Road remains closed after motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga crash.
![Body in the boot case: Man in court to face murder charge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Body in the boot case: Man in court to face murder charge
A member of the public stood up in the courtroom and gazed intently at the accused man.
![Urban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Urban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime land
Figures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.
![30,000 fare dodgers caught on Auckland's public transport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
30,000 fare dodgers caught on Auckland's public transport
Most people do the right thing, but those who don't are potentially costing AT thousands.
![Swimmers warned over jellyfish blooms at popular beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Swimmers warned over jellyfish blooms at popular beaches
Children and people with allergies can be ill for several days after they've been stung.
![Murder denied after fatal suburban fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Murder denied after fatal suburban fire
Two accused over Cockle Bay death likely to face trial next year.
![Watch: Moment jewellery store owner robbed by armed men](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: Moment jewellery store owner robbed by armed men
The robbers took off from the scene on a moped with more than $160,000 of jewellery.
![Body discovered in scrub near the Tāmaki River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Body discovered in scrub near the Tāmaki River
Police have launched an investigation after the woman's body was found in scrub.
![Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down
Police are also urging motorists to slow down.
![Murder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind bars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Murder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind bars
Daryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.
![Two dead in Christmas Day crash - police plead with motorists to slow down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Two dead in Christmas Day crash - police plead with motorists to slow down
"We don't want to see any more lives lost this holiday period", senior cop says.
![Restaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Restaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'
The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.
![East Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
East Auckland house blaze: Two fire murder accused denied bail
Two men charged after Wiremu Arapo's death will spend Christmas behind bars.
![Elizabeth Zhong homicide mystery: Did the killer leave NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Elizabeth Zhong homicide mystery: Did the killer leave NZ?
Did Elizabeth Zhong's killer leave the country before police found the body?
![Elizabeth Zhong killed at home before being put in car boot - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Elizabeth Zhong killed at home before being put in car boot - police
Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.
![Businesswoman's body in boot: Claim man in car watched victim for months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Businesswoman's body in boot: Claim man in car watched victim for months
'I thought it was really really strange,' says neighbour.
![One dead and two injured in East Auckland house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
One dead and two injured in East Auckland house fire
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.
![High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
![Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
![On the campaign trail with National's Chris Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
On the campaign trail with National's Chris Luxon
Chris Luxon has morphed from CEO to a politician - the Herald spent a day on his campaign.
![Election 2020: South Auckland crowds mob Jacinda Ardern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Election 2020: South Auckland crowds mob Jacinda Ardern
Ardern visited South Auckland and was unsurprisingly mobbed by fans.
![Get excited commuters, Harbour Bridge repairs set for tomorrow night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Get excited commuters, Harbour Bridge repairs set for tomorrow night
Work teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.
![Auckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'
Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.
![Live: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading south](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Live: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading south
Motorists are asked to avoid the Waterview Tunnel as some northbound lanes are closed.
![Bumper to bumper for kilometres: Traffic jams again for Auckland motorists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bumper to bumper for kilometres: Traffic jams again for Auckland motorists
Heavy vehicles still asked to avoid bridge and to use the Western Ring Route instead.
![Traffic chaos: North Shore bus services to close from 9pm tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Traffic chaos: North Shore bus services to close from 9pm tonight
Warning that those relying on buses between city and North Shore could be stranded tonight
![Beat the traffic: Passengers turn to ferries to escape the nightmare on the bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Beat the traffic: Passengers turn to ferries to escape the nightmare on the bridge
Ferry numbers almost doubled yesterday as Aucklanders look for ways to beat the traffic.
![Harbour Bridge crash: Nervous truckies abandon vehicle, get into stranger's car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Harbour Bridge crash: Nervous truckies abandon vehicle, get into stranger's car
Video catches the moments two trucks had earlier toppled over in fierce wind