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'Devastating': Teens fight for lives after West Akl crash fleeing police
One resident described the vehicle's speed as "insane" before the crash.
'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrage
Auckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.
Kiwi encounters Brad Pitt at McDonald's drive-thru in Auckland
A young Kiwi fan asked Brad Pitt for a favour while in the drive-thru. Video / Supplied
Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.
The battle at Ōrewa Beach - why a similar fight is coming to a coast near you
During big storms the sea gouges away the sand and sweeps right in under the pōhutukawa.
Greg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone Kumeū
OPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.
Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.
Locals urge river cleaning as Auckland town faces relocation due to flood risk
'I can't recall the last time work was done on the river,' says McDonald.
‘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.
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Hells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?
Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.
Seventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.
Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ Herald
'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centre
Eight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.
Teen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
The car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.
Lucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
Tonight's winner is the 16th punter to win Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2024.
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?