On-street parking fees fuel demand for free spaces at Albany park-and-ride.

Staff responding to boatie in trouble arrive to find damaged vehicles.

Delays expected after a track fault between Pukekohe and Papakura.

Murder suspicion fell on dead bank robber, but coroner ruled otherwise.

Papakura Intermediate students are designing their own "astronomical playground".

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Michael Hill Jewellery in Papakura.

The motorist spotted the child driving along the motorway earlier this evening.

Police are appealing for information.

Emergency services are rushing to a workplace incident in Papakura.

Police name 45-year-old Pera Te Amo as person killed in Papakura workplace accident.

Man had been working on a subdivision on Settlement Rd when he was buried by soil.

The man was working on a subdivision in Papakura when he was buried by soil.

Hundreds helped search for missing 6-year-old, who had stayed over at friend's house

Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.

Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.

"All first home buyers deserve a chance of home ownership," Phil Twyford said.

Sector group fears "bubble" will burst and some childcare centres will close.

The first 18 KiwiBuild families have been welcomed to their new homes in Papakura today.

Papakura mum was driven to desperation because of how hard it was to find a rental.

Papakura residents says trucks diverted from the motorway are keeping him awake at night.

Family find new home after taking their case public and forcing landlord to take action.

First home buyers selected for a KiwiBuild house are getting a steal, new figures show.

One person was trapped after the crash.

It is the third time baby Atamarie Taylor has been admitted to hospital this winter.

The man with the word Devast8 tattooed across his face is back before the courts.

It was withdrawn to relieve any pressure for the family on finding a new home.

Experts say eviction notice issued to family could be classed as 'retaliatory'.

First KiwiBuild open home attracts 500 hopefuls - and all main banks.

"A particularly nice way of using existing housing but re-purposing it to meet the need."

Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.