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Fatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'
Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.
12-year-old Max has 50% chance of dying from measles
A kidney transplant and medication has cancelled out Max's immunity to measles.
Five months of congestion for West Auckland
Universal Dr is being upgraded, and the work is expected to take five months.
Muslim leaders want answers on council pool swimwear policy
Council says woman not asked to leave, but told she couldn't swim in her attire.
Council apology after Burkini-clad women told to leave pool
Woman was told to leave pool because swimming costume fully covered her body.
Crack-up! Fed-up resident throws birthday party for hazardous footpath
An Auckland resident was sick of having her repair pleas ignored. She came up with a plan.
Lawson quins tragedy: Shirlene's shock death at 53
The family of Lawson quin Shirlene Colcord are reeling over her sudden death in June.
Child critically hurt after being hit by car in West Auckland
The incident took place on Hindmarsh St, Henderson, shortly after 3pm.
Simon Wilson: My advice to AT about St Heliers? Don't waste another cent on it
Comment: Unpopular street plans have been discarded but locals still aren't happy.
Dog walker knocked out in 'unprovoked attack'
Kick to the face knocked man out and broke his jaw, police say.
Steve Braunias tackles Auckland's 'filthiest restaurants'
Steve Braunius visits some of the worst rated Auckland restaurants.
Auckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef Mince
MPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Retirement village trying to kick out elderly resident
Metlifecare says resident's actions amount to "abandonment" of her apartment.
Steve Braunias: The man who ate the Concourse
Braunias goes offroad in his attempt to revisit the scene of his epic junk-food journey
Eleven escape house fire in West Auckland
Crew from five fire appliances were sent to help.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Grey Lynn house sales fall as total Remuera sales hit $908m
Remuera's total yearly house sales no longer top $1b after dipping in 2018.
The $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining up
More Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.
Fleeing driver crashes into Henderson property
A police spokeswoman said there was a "fleeing driver incident" after 8pm.
Charges laid following dramatic police pursuit
Police criss-crossed Auckland in the mid-afternoon pursuit.
Fake tradesmen: Couple latest victims in run of roof scams
'I am really angry at myself for falling for it.'
Fiery devastation: Three big fires in Auckland in five days
Nola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.
Watch: Cops caught on camera playing table tennis during raid
Detectives caught on camera interrupting search to face scrutiny for behaviour.
'It's dreadful': Real estate agent's unique approach
'First-home buyers bring your parents and a bio-hazard suit,' says property listing.
Man who supplied deadly synthetic drugs sentenced to home detention
A man who supplied his sister and cousin synthetic drugs before they died is sentenced
Commissioner steps in at Henderson Valley School
Board asked to be dissolved because of a "breakdown in relationships between trustees".
Korean ceramicists win major NZ award
Korean artists Sang-Sool Shim and Keum Sun Lee never gave up on winning pottery prize.
Multi-vehicle crash blocking West Auckland intersection
Police were called to the intersection of Sturges Rd and Swanson Rd this morning.
Police station temporarily evacuated after bomb scare
The police station was evacuated as a precaution.
Four motorcyclists killed in a span of four hours
Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.
Photographer makes plea after gear stolen
Photographer's gear stolen in car break-in included images taken at recent wedding.