Watch: Fiery explosion on Auckland beach as phosphorus canisters destroyed
A 350m exclusion zone was put in place while the canisters were blown up.
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Witnesses report ‘huge boom’ after NZDF called to phosphorus canisters in Auckland
Police put in 350m exclusion zone for safety after discovery.
Car flips, snaps power pole on North Shore
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward
'Her legacy': Auckland mum dies as cancer drug is funded
Adrienne Smithson spent her last months fighting for wider access to the medication.
IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red
CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.
Westlake Boys High School students perform emotional haka for departing principal
David Ferguson is leaving the school after nearly 15 years as headmaster. Students performed the school's haka for him at his final full assembly yesterday. Video / Supplied
Tributes flow for 'incredibly valued' doctor after shock death in Auckland hospital he worked in
The doctor presented to the North Shore hospital as a patient.
Auckland primary school pupils of accused groomer being interviewed, letter claims
The teacher, in her 30s, is due to appear in court next month.
Female teacher at Auckland primary school accused of grooming, indecently assaulting child
'An investigation was launched after the matter was reported to police last month.'
What is Jellycat and why are there growing concerns about fakes?
Fans of the popular stuffed toy are checking the authenticity of their purchases.
'Incredibly valued' senior doctor dies at own Auckland hospital, ED faces disruption
The hospital considered diverting patients elsewhere after the death.
Opinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitals
OPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.
'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure
'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'
Auckland daycare staffer fell ill from gas leak while cleaning out fridge, two others overcome
Those affected by the incident have been discharged from hospital.
'I have your puppy': Woman claims six weeks of phone harassment over missing dog
Nina said she has been subject to several weeks of harassment over the phone.
'Systems weaknesses': Intimate patient procedures carried out by students, trainees
The report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.
Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Revealed: How Asian staff were pulled from surgery at North Shore patient's request
The Herald first reported the situation last Saturday, and can now reveal further details.
Have you seen Maaka? Police, family fear for 15-year-old boy missing 12 days
The 15-year-old was last seen on September 27.
New 'compelling' evidence: Kiwi fraudster Donald McPherson may face murder retrial
Paula Leeson's brother believes his sister's killer has fled back to New Zealand.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff members
A patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.
Woman critically injured falling from North Shore cliff
Victim airlifted to hospital by rescue helicopter.
'Two sisters, two hoarders, two houses': Neighbouring homes go up in flames years apart
Firefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.
Castor Bay house fire: Crews tackle blaze with 10 trucks, occupants safe
Firefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze since before dawn.
Ponsonby CEO pleads not guilty over alleged road rage attack on pensioner
The man's lawyer claimed publication of his name could cause financial harm to his company
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
'$9142 per step!': Auckland Mayor Wayne Browns ridicules costs of Milford Beach steps
The mayor earlier said that type of spending on projects was 'disgraceful'.
Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
Architect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayor
It is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.
Auckland Council spends $263k replacing four sets of stairs
'I think ratepayers would agree $8000 per step is just too much.'
'Devastated': Widow of man hit by ex-All Black's daughter pays tribute to 'beloved' husband
Hit and run: 'Nothing can erase the pain of losing Jason.'
'Highly intoxicated': Former AB's daughter dragged man 30m to his death beneath her car
The advertising industry worker had been drinking at a Christmas work function.
Police investigate unexplained death in Auckland's Beach Haven
Emergency services were called to the scene around 10am.