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.
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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.
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
Family of UK heiress killed by Kiwi fraudster say ruling 'huge relief', appeal for sightings
Paula Leeson's brother believes his sister's killer has fled back to New Zealand.
Family 'robbed' of chance to help suicidal father
The DHB failed to tell Allan Peeperkoorn’s family about his deteriorating mental health.
'Spoiled child': Ponsonby CEO charged over road rage incident
The pensioner's family say the CEO should stop acting "like a spoiled child".
Auckland police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, faces life in jail if convicted
Supplying cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
'Would have been alarming': Woman arrested after North Shore burglary
18yo to appear in the North Shore District Court on a burglary charge.
Watch: Armed police make dramatic arrest on North Shore after gun fired from car
Video of the arrest sent to the Herald shows armed police apprehending the men.
'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstep
British visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.
Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school
One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.
Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine
Ponsonby CEO accused of beating pensioner in road rage attack involving $430k supercar
The pensioner claims the businessman threw him to the ground and rained blows to his head.
'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for education
Education Minister moving fast over maths failures.
'No sign of vermin': Restaurant at centre of rat sighting recovers A-grade rating
Langkawi Malaysian Restaurant was the subject of a rat complaint.
Auckland Council seeks to liquidate Gulf Harbour Country Club owner over unpaid rates
The owner of what was once a 'prestigious facility' is again in financial strife.
'Six feet from her head': Alleged drunk driver crashes into Auckland home, narrowly misses girl
The driver allegedly blew almost four times the legal alcohol limit.
Driver to face charges after car crashes into home, left 3m in air
The man will appear in court on excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving charges.