Elderly couple have lucky escape after fire rips through their house
The fire broke out in Helensville just before 3am.
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Pedestrian killed in Helensville - section of road closed
One person had been taken to hospital.
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.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
One dead after dirt bike crash in Helensville
Bystanders desperately tried to save the injured person, to no avail.
One injured in Waimauku SH16 smash: Helicopter called in
Motorists warned to expect delays after crash near Waimauku.
Lawyer convicted for trying to hoodwink OIO investigation
The lawyer has suffered a fall from grace, humiliation and professional ruin.
Person dead after 4x4 rolls on property near Helensville
An occupant of the vehicle became trapped under the vehicle and died at the scene.
NZQA holds firm: pandemic won't change NCEA
NZQA holds firm against reducing NCEA requirements during the pandemic.
Milk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residents
Auckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
Korean doctor and lawyer backdated loan document and lied to OIO
The offending was described as premeditated and deceptive.
Ministry steps in to assist Helensville Primary School
A Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.
Power cut kills 180,000 chickens
A power cut and generator failure meant air stopped pumping into the sheds.
MP apologises for mean tweet to PM's former campaign manager
"OMG Youre [sic] such a nasty person", the MP tweeted.
Person in hospital after hand trapped in bottling machine
The person is in North Shore Hospital following a "workplace incident".
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland
Split-second move: Father swerves out of path of fish-tailing truck
"In my 30 years of driving, it was the closest it has ever been."
Watch: Truck rampage - cars damaged during police chase
Truck continues despite road spikes, ends up bursting into flames, after chase.
Delays expected with new birthing unit
Waitematā DHB acknowledges community frustration over new maternity unit
New grant 'will help NZ's learning tail'
"A huge step in the right direction for supporting the tail of learning".
Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'
At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.
Mosque shootings aftermath: West Auckland RSA Anzac Day events cancelled
Venues throughout West Auckland have been deemed unsafe in the current situation.
Parents uncover 'systemic failure' to protect kids at schools
At least 84 schools admit that they do not have child protection policies required by law.
Helensville liquor store worker threated with knife
Police searched the area for the offender and are asking for public help.
Second woman dies after Waimauku crash
Second woman dies in hospital after 64-year-old woman died on Wednesday.
Meet the baby daddies of NZ Parliament
The year to Father's Day 2018 has seen a new Government and lots of new life.
No Winter Energy Payments 'salt in our wounds'
First their pensions were deducted, now they don't get help for winter.
$500 reward offered to find cat killer
"He was the center of my existence. Everyone who met him instantly fell in love with him."
Vets on standby for fireworks display
Rural animal owners fear for their beasts as neighbour insists on fireworks display.
Bastion Point and the tragedy that nearly ended the protest
Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.