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Truck driver to pay $750 for digger crash
The truck driver who ploughed into a motorway overpass, bringing Auckland to a standstill has been sentenced.
Truck driver guilty of dangerous driving
Verdict in for truck driver who smashed into motorway overbridge, causing chaos across Auckland.
Digger crash truckie thought load was OK
Before Graham Kennett ploughed into an overpass, sprawling a digger across the Southern motorway causing widespread gridlock he checked the load with his eye.
Warning signs not in place before crash
Truck driver who smashed into overbridge says overheight load warning signs were not in place.
Trains on Onehunga Line suspended
Train lines in Onehunga have been suspended because of a fault and people are being warned of delays.
Burglars snatch air-rifles in gun-shop raid
The thieves who broke into Gun City and stole BB guns and air rifles probably wanted firearms, the chain's owner says.
BB guns stolen in overnight burglary
BB guns were stolen during a burglary at Gun City in Penrose just after midnight.
Train security fears for Auckland event
A call has been issued for tighter security on Auckland's trains ahead of tonight's Christmas in the Park.
How I survived a P-fuelled sword attack
Steve Braunias meets Simonne Butler, who very nearly died in the famous attack in 2003 when P-crazed wretch Tony Dixon went at her with a Samurai sword.
'We're sick of it, absolutely sick of it'
Mobility Parking Association - which targets people who park in disabled spots without the proper credentials - have snapped an AA driving instructor without a permit.
Parris hosts dance classes for nephew
Kiwi hip-hop choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel is hosting a dance class to raise funds for her sister after her nephew tragically passed away.
Trains cancelled because of track fault
Shuttle buses in operation after track fault disrupts train services.
Moment digger hit overbridge
Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment a digger struck the Penrose overbridge, bringing Auckland motorway traffic to a standstill for several hours.
Versatile factory ideally situated
A fully leased industrial property with a solid long-term tenant in the popular Church St area of Penrose is for sale for only the second time since the property was developed 15 years ago.
Staffer coping well after bank siege
A bank staffer threatened with a gun during a five-hour siege at an Auckland bank returned to work yesterday and was coping well after her ordeal.
Man remanded in custody over standoff
A man accused of walking into an Auckland bank armed with a gun, prompting a five-hour siege, has been remanded in custody.
Man in court after bank standoff
A man will appear in court this morning after allegedly terrifying staff and customers inside an Auckland bank last night.
Arrest after armed standoff at bank
The father of a gunman pleaded through a loud hailer for his son to come out of the building before police seized him.
Bank siege over
A man has been taken into Police custody signalling the end of a five hour siege at an Auckland bank.