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‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk
There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.
Jet Car Vaporiser – this ain’t your mum’s minivan!
Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ram
The couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.
Person trapped under 10-tonne roller
The person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.
Baby's stolen headstone is back - but where has it been?
Police inquiries into theft ongoing after mum left distraught at headstone vanishing.
'What the f*** is going on?': Kiwi boss’ epic prank on 21yo employee goes global
It started off as a small joke. It ended with 500 strangers and the cops involved.
Slipping, slopping and squelching to happiness
Thousands of kids took part in the Tough Guy & Girl challenge in Kumeū.
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.
Creditor moves on West Auckland vineyard
List of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.
Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
OPINION: Now we have a light rail plan, let's have no more delays.
Two people critical after being affected by carbon monoxide fumes
Police believe one person was cleaning the tank and the others may have gone to help.
$180m and counting: Why have there been so many big floods?
Even forecasters are taken aback by 2021's slew of big flood events. What's behind them?
Wet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dump
West Auckland residents are starting to clean up after a massive rain storm on Monday.
West Auckland flooding: 400 homes still without power, homes damaged and roads closed
Some roads 'may be out of action for some time' as a result of the vicious weather.
Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime
The vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.
Watch: 'It felt like America' - cops, motorist swoop on attempted car-jacker on Auckland motorway
"I wasn't expecting to see this kind of behaviour in New Zealand."
Stuntwoman recovering from brain surgery after LOTR set injury
'Doctors report that it went well,' Lucy Lawless shared.
Failed Auckland wedding fair saga continues, business now in liquidation
Vendors disappointed and disgusted at their treatment.
Auckland Council hits small rural communities with big rate rise
About 7500 town and lifestyle property owners have been hit with big rate rises.
Auckland wedding fair canned, vendors out of pocket despite refund promise
Auckland wedding fair cancelled after organiser's repeated promises it would go ahead.
Money laundering probe: One of 10 accused pleads not guilty
Six of the 10 people charged are set to appear in court this week.
Kiwi game developer sells for $203 million
Third big tech company to be sold offshore this month.
Wedding fever: Organiser of under-fire fair promises event will go ahead
After several Covid hitches, organiser says Hitch'd Wedding Fair is now set down for May.
Thousands of Auckland households face rate rise up to 23 per cent
Many of the 7500 households have poor public transport and no footpaths.
Why West Auckland traffic is driving residents mad
Over 30 years Northwest is expected to grow by more than 100,000 people and 40,000 homes.
Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police
'I looked in my rear-vision mirror and it looked like his tyres were flat.'