Mass vaccination event: 'Absolute failure' in communication
12,500 people were sent invitations, less than a quarter booked a place initially.
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Watch: Police dogs take down armed man in Auckland
Police flooded Point England on Saturday with at least eight police cars and a helicopter.
Ambulance service at breaking point: Emergency operations centre set up
St John says demand for its ambulance service has been exceeding resourcing.
25 victims hit by terrifying new carpark crime spree - police
'When you get in your car, lock your doors,' police say.
Two pedestrians injured after being hit by truck in East Auckland
One serious, one moderate after being hit by truck in East Auckland.
Auckland's $1.4b Eastern Busway falls victim to budget cuts
The Eastern Busway is expected to carry 30,000 people a day after it opens.
'Beyond imagination': Parents unable to farewell son killed in tornado
The diesel mechanic was believed to have been working on a forklift when he was killed.
'I screamed': Toddler cut after tornado smashed fence panels through bedroom window
'It was pretty scary. I think I was in complete shock and I couldn't stop crying.'
Trains back up and running for Super Rugby final after tornado damage
Rail services are back up and running after tornado damage caused cancellations.
Police investigate fire at Auckland Countdown
Police are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.
Schools locking toilet blocks to curb vaping 'epidemic'
Locking toilets, instant stand-downs and vape detectors are being used to deter students.
'Almighty boom': Boy racer chaos - 'there is going to be a kid get hit one day'
Police are boosting Cockle Bay patrols after the latest of many dangerous incidents.
Howick home invasion: Terrified residents flee to safety as late night break-in unfolds
At first the residents discovered their power cut. Then they heard glass breaking.
School ball arrival overtaken by hoons riding car roofs and bonnets
Students arriving at the school ball had to be dropped further away because of the chaos.
'Crikey, that's a big knife': Armed shoplifter pinned down at Auckland mall
The shoplifter ran off after being disarmed by security guards.
Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.
'Dodged death': How Toyota ended up on a $120k Lamborghini
Driver managed to avoid a speeding car coming towards him, but hit a $120k Lamborghini.
Zhong murder accused keeps name suppressed
Elizabeth Zhong's alleged killer still cannot be named after new Auckland court hearing.
Teuila Fuatai: Warning - traffic content: Trials of an Auckland commuter
OPINION: Cautionary tales for anyone braving the daily suburb-to-CBD transport grind.
Auckland motorway incidents set to cause rush-hour chaos
Queues form on the Northern and Southern motorways after a crash and a breakdown.
'My last option': Misdiagnosed 28-year-old in the fight of her life
'So painful, it feels like broken glass in my skin.'
Many Auckland GPs unable to vaccinate because of DHB rule
Expert says 75 vaccinations a day 'would be a lot for many surgeries'.
Three people who illegally took shellfish from closed Auckland beach fined $4000
There were 18 signs up at Eastern Beach warning that it is closed to shellfish gathering.
They're back: Six arrests as motorcycle mob perform wild motorway stunts
"These riders showed a complete disregard for motorists," police said of the mass ride.
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
East Auckland fatal fire accused to go on trial next year
Cause of Wiremu Arapo's death to be major issue in murder trial after fire, lawyer says.
Run over in school car park: Child fighting for life
Emergency services are at the scene of the accident where a child is badly hurt.
Record deal: Iwi buys land under top Auckland school for $97m
The college becomes our 145th school transferred to iwi under treaty settlements.
Critically injured cyclist in hospital after collision
Crash happened at about 12.40pm in Whitford area.
Rest home heart attack failures: Nurse berated son who called ambulance
Son praises his mother's fighting legacy, after rest home failures trigger reform.
Destiny Church leaders 'escaped' Auckland on eve of lockdown
As Auckland prepared for a snap lockdown, the Tamakis were packing their bags.
Online criticism of family caught up in Covid outbreak 'unhelpful': MP
"We don't know the full facts of the situation," National's Christopher Luxon says.
Kmart outlet, vape store in new list of locations of interest
Customers visiting Kmart Botany on Feb 19 and 20 asked to isolate at home.
Auckland residents fight council's plans to sell parks and reserves
The issue could have wider ramifications for the city's green spaces.