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'Loved son, brother and valued friend': Auckland teen killed in Omaha crash mourned
Joshua Wayne Hartner, 17, was killed in a crash on New Year's morning.

Omaha tragedy: Police name schoolboy Joshua Hartner, 17, victim of New Year run-over
Police are supporting the boy's family as they grieve the loss of a dearly loved son.

New Year shattered by teen death in quiet Omaha seaside street
Emergency services were called to Omaha around 4am.

Teenager struck and killed by vehicle in Omaha
A teenager has died after being hit by a vehicle in Omaha, north of Auckland.

Lifeguards warn pool toys can be a danger in the sea
Surf lifeguards are increasingly seeing people with water toys not meant for the ocean.

Auckland house prices: Find out your suburb's likely valuation
Auckland Council will reveal its council valuations in October. Get an early peek here.

Travel bubble pause threatens family's final goodbye
It might be Natasha's father's last chance to say goodbye to his sister.

The humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buy
It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.

Kiwis with money: What they're buying
Big business: Kiwis with money saved for overseas trips are spending it at home instead.

Fight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'
Tragedy played out over VHF radio.

Child seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Point Wells
A child is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle north of Auckland.

Disgraced bank boss David Hisco back in the lap of luxury
He billed the company $50,000 in chauffeurs and wine but doesn't want to talk about it.

'Affordable' April apartments for beach resort
Practical jokers erect fake signs for April Fool's Day.

Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom
Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.

Shooting stars, exploding satellites: Why lights in the sky fascinate us
The starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.

Castaways: Divers surface to see boat drifting 1km away
Brothers were diving but found themselves stranded when they surfaced.

Scuba divers rescued at Omaha Beach after being separated from boat
Lifeguards used an IRB to return the divers to their boat.

Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug
Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

Seconds from disaster: Auckland fisherman's daring escape during shark attack
Watch: 'I felt a squeeze on my knee. I look down and his jaws were around my knee.'

Winery in receivership as Las Vegas lawsuit hits business
Mahana Winery was on the market but has asked its bank to appoint a receiver

Vegas exec 'threatened to bury me in the desert and kill my show dogs'
Glenn Schaeffer and two Vegas execs have been locked in a High Court dispute since 2015.