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'You could hear crying': Baby unrestrained in pursuit crash
The vehicle failed to stop for police and a short pursuit was initiated.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff plants millionth tree of his term
He made the pledge to reach a million planted during the 2016 election campaign.
Modern learning: Just how different are schools today?
Modern 'learning spaces' are hard to recognise if you're used to traditional classrooms.
Classroom crunch: The areas where kids are learning in prefabs
A big backlog of school building work is blamed on an overstretched construction industry.
One dead in truck crash in North Taranaki
The road is closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.
Holiday road toll at 3 after fatal crash in Canterbury
The long weekend road toll his risen to three after a fatal crash in Canterbury.
Driver dies after fleeing police in South Auckland
A person died at the scene after a police chase in Manurewa.
One dead following crash in South Auckland
Police say two people involved in the 2.50pm incident left the scene.
Gang wars: Shootings 'the worst in 60 years'
Six firearms-related incidents since February leave residents living in fear.
Teachers refused NZ residence due to low pay
Best of 2019: South African teaching couple refused NZ residence because pay is too low.
Modern learning: Self-directed 'inquiries' motivate kids
Even primary schools now aim to foster "self-directed learners".
Hip-hop artist Savage on mission to help reduce youth suicide
Savage opens up about his niece's death from suicide and his own thoughts at the same age.
Modern learning in NZ: Why the right answer is not enough anymore
Getting the right answer is not enough in a modern maths class.
Modern learning: It's reading, but not as we knew it
Learning to read is all about understanding, not rote learning.
Modern learning: Searching for online/real-world balance
Just how much learning should be done on paper verses digital devices?
Modern learning: Are we failing our kids?
Schools are making big changes based on very little evidence.
'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survival
When Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do
Huge blaze in Manurewa engulfs building and cars
Firefighters battling a huge blaze in South Auckland today have now contained the fire.
Measles outbreak 'serious concern'; hundreds in danger
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says hundreds could be in danger.
Two more on assault charges after petrol station incident
Two men face assault charges tomorrow after Manurewa petrol station incident
Man charged after pedestrian run over at Manurewa petrol station
Four charges include assault and dangerous driving.
The big housing squeeze: Teachers forced to bunk with boss
Overseas teachers recruited to fill gaps are struggling to find homes in Auckland.
Watch: Mobil madness - driver mows down man, hits car on forecourt
Shocking road rage moment as driver runs over man, attempts to flee scene in Manurewa.
Overseas teachers cost taxpayers $10,000 apiece
Overseas teachers bring the world into low-decile schools, but are they ready for it?
On yer bike: Donate bikes to help kids
Unwanted bikes wanted to bring smiles to young faces.
Offenders armed with 'tomahawk axe' rob bar
An eye-witness said the bar was about half-full when the offenders charged in.
Armed police swarm south Auckland street
Weymouth residents are confused around a heavy police presence on their street.
Community rallies for family who lost child in scrum machine tragedy
Karlissa Cowell's older sister has a birthday this week and 'Christmas is coming'.
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
Crushed by scrum machine: Tribute to four-year-old girl victim
Prizegiving at James Cook High School fell silent for one minute today.
Scrum machine tragedy: Death of 4-year-old a 'devastating gut-punch'
Police have extended their "heartfelt condolences" to the family.
Found: Missing boy stayed over at friend's
Hundreds helped search for missing 6-year-old, who had stayed over at friend's house
Tighter controls may force higher childcare fees, centre closures
Tighter monitoring may force some childcare centres to close despite increased funding.