As Auckland prepared for a snap lockdown, the Tamakis were packing their bags.

"We don't know the full facts of the situation," National's Christopher Luxon says.

Customers visiting Kmart Botany on Feb 19 and 20 asked to isolate at home.

The issue could have wider ramifications for the city's green spaces.

One of those hurt has critical injuries.

All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.

Road remains closed after motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga crash.

A member of the public stood up in the courtroom and gazed intently at the accused man.

Children and people with allergies can be ill for several days after they've been stung.

Two accused over Cockle Bay death likely to face trial next year.

The robbers took off from the scene on a moped with more than $160,000 of jewellery.

'The perception is we are a risk to the public - which is simply not true.'

Police are now in the area looking for those involved.

Police have launched an investigation after the woman's body was found in scrub.

Police are also urging motorists to slow down.

Daryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.

"We don't want to see any more lives lost this holiday period", senior cop says.

Did Elizabeth Zhong's killer leave the country before police found the body?

Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.

'We sincerely apologise that this individual has experienced this situation.' - MIQ

Police pursued a car onto the grounds of Botany Downs Secondary College.

Two people have been taken to hospital with critical and serious injuries.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

Ardern visited South Auckland and was unsurprisingly mobbed by fans.

Work teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.

Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.