There's plenty on offer to celebrate Auckland Anniversary Weekend in style

Wynton Rufer is keen to warn others about the dangers of heart attacks.

Man came off his scooter in Epsom about 5pm tonight.

The man, who was conscious, was taken to Auckland Hospital in critical condition.

Emergency services are responding to an incident at Mangawhai Beach.

Aucklanders can expect a fine day, with a high of 25C and westerly breezes.

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The trouble hot pools complex is being chased by a creditor claiming money.

Seagull has fishing equipment snared around itself, including a hook in its mouth.

Witness describes van attempt to save car driver who ploughed into bus in city suburb.

New police officer - and ex-Herald reporter - Sarah Harris opens up on life on the beat.

The search will resume with the Police Dive Squad on Saturday.

Coastguard and police were notified about a missing child around 3.35pm.

Warm weather which has blanketed New Zealand set to continue.

Motorists should expect busy roads from early in the morning, NZTA says.

Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.

Fine start to the working year forecast in upper North Island.

A busy time for Whanganui speedway fraternity

Holiday traffic expected to build over the next few days as people head back home.

Thunderstorm warning for inland North Island, but otherwise mostly fine.

The hours after New Year celebrations are the most deadly on New Zealand roads.

A person has been critically injured in a crash in Waverley, South Taranaki.

Crashes have closed state highways at Karapiro and between Taupo and Napier.

The sunniest weather will be in places east of major mountain ranges away from the front.

Warning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.

Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.

Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.

Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash.

The weather should start clearing up for the North Island from Boxing Day.