From state housing to homebuyer: Auckland family's journey
The Lauina family get the keys today to their new home.
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Generous pensioners give their Winter Energy Payment to charity
The couple are frugal power users and feared "making money" from the payment.
School's back: Crash slowing commuters in East Auckland
Bus services and drivers should expect delays from East Auckland.
Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
Man in hospital after hammer attack, car stolen
The couple were sitting in their parked car when the group set upon them.
Auckland roading project increases safety issues, say locals
A 2012 report found roundabouts should be preferred over signalised intersections.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
'Indians are dirty': Tenants say rental denied due to race
The family claim they were told "the owner doesn't want Indian tenants".
Keep out: Crime forcing schools to shut gates to the public
Fires and other crime are forcing Auckland schools to upgrade security.
Pakuranga Heights School classroom burns
Term Two starts tomorrow morning for school students nationwide.
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Under-fire St Kents cleared to play 1st XV rugby, must stand down poached players
"Enough is enough," says the chair of independent panel. "This practice must stop."
Last minute no-shows: Chinese chill hits NZ schools as students bow out
Chinese student numbers in NZ schools are down 20 to 30 per cent this year.
Motorway treasure-box mystery solved
Treasures in the box included a letter from the King about wartime death of a flier
Private schools to move north
The St Kentigern schools group intends to consolidate onto two sites, from three now
Schools start late to avoid the summer heat
New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.
Forgotten glasses: Wrong website click costs Air NZ passenger $135
Passenger feels Air NZ should offer to wrap lost items itself to send back to owners.
From homes to wreckage: Work begins on construction of the $1.4b Eastern Busway
The main construction phase is expected to start in March/April 2019.
Students 'stressed out' by NCEA computer glitch
Principal says computer glitch 'was in the same category as a fire alarm going off'.
Ōtāhuhu centre for at-risk teens closes
Activity centres are bandaging up teens who cut themselves, but struggling to cope.
Mother extradited from Australia to face baby assault charge
An Akl mum has been extradited from Oz after being charged with assaulting her baby
Cold comfort: Solo mum borrows to pay power bills
Karina Tipene heats up her house by cooking dinner late for her seven young grandchildren.
Teacher strike: Dad takes day off for his girls
Electrician Mike Muir feels lucky that he can take a day off to be with his daughters.
Parents line up childcare for teachers' strike
Youthtown will close most of its after-school services on Wednesday for lack of demand.
Vandals plague crash site where Auckland teens were killed
Two fires were lit, mud was thrown on windows and a nearby office was broken into.
After-school services to cover teachers' strike
School Trustees Association expects most primary schools will close after mediation fails.
Macleans College abandons NCEA Level 1
At least five more schools consider dumping NCEA Level 1 in view of proposed reforms.
Police: Reminder to teen drivers
Young restricted drivers more at risk of a serious crash in the first 6 to 12 months..
Pakuranga double fatal: Friends remember teens as family talks of its pain
A Berrington family member said the family was "hurting so deeply right now".
Pakuranga crash: 13yo girl who died named as friends mourn
Pakuranga College principal says Ella's death will leave a void in the school.
Teens killed in Pakuranga crash: Family mourn boy with 'a bright future'
Resident heard loud bang before two people were found dead in a crashed car.
Building crash pair lay dead for hours before found
Resident heard loud bang before two people were found dead in a crashed car.
Building crash pair lay dead for hours before found
Vehicle split into at least four parts at scene.