Potato farm death destroys 'a million dreams'
The man's death had destroyed "a million dreams", a community member said.
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Person dies after being trapped in a potato harvester
Emergency services are at the scene of incident near Puni.
Kenny Smith, 76, prepares for his 47th NZ Grand Prix
In 1958 he was a boy racer, in 2018 he's aiming to win a fourth New Zealand Grand Prix.
SH22 at Paerata reopened after crash
State Highway 22 has reopened after a crash north of Pukekohe.
Man robs liquor store with knife
Armed man threatened attendant with knife before stealing cash.
Driver 'threatened cyclist with hammer'
With close to three weeks left in the year, 18 cyclists have already killed on our roads.
Water tank falls on woman in Tuakau
Fire and Emergency asked to set up a landing site for a helicopter at the scene.
Tuakau College closed by power cut
Tuakau College scrambled to find battery-powered laptops for NCEA students in a power cut.
Killed by driveshaft: New inquest into road tragedy
Eddie Tavinor died when part of a driveshaft hurtled through the windscreen of his ute.
Man in hospital after skyrocket in the eye
South Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.
Male burnt after falling into firepit
He suffered serious injuries and has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Chips are down! Wet sparks potato shortage
A particularly wet winter has left Kiwi potato farmers millions of dollars out of pocket.
Man behind home invasion wanted for robbery
A man once jailed for breaking into the home of an elderly woman is wanted for a robbery.
Labour to free up Auckland boundaries
Labour will free up Auckland's urban boundary to "turbocharge" affordable housing.
Crashed plane was on maiden flight
A plane that crashed in Pukekohe in June was on its maiden flight.
Kiwis stuck on cruise as Irma approaches
Eventful holiday for Kiwi pair on cruise ship as superstorm approaches.
Ardern's first gamble
Labour is poised to ask Aucklanders to help pay for a rapid transit network.
Secret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew about
Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.
Auckland Council signs up for 17 new trains
A $207m package for new trains to Pukekohe has been agreed by Auckland councillors today
Baby born on Pukekohe roadside grass verge
Jess and Todd Wackrow weren't expecting Willow to arrive until a week later
Mould forces Plunket to operate out of bus
A Plunket clinic is operating in a bus due to health concerns caused by mould.
Man who filmed calf video still laughing
Scotsman James Alexander still cracks up about the video he shot eight months ago
Emergency plane landing in Pukekohe
Two people have escaped unscathed after a small plane made an emergency landing.
Baby Aaliyah's father loses appeal
Troy Solomon has lost an appeal over the murder of his 5-month-old daughter Aaliyah.
$9m Lotto winners grabbed ticket on whim
'Ditzy' millionaire almost left winning ticket behind at supermarket.
'Massive' house fire in Pukekohe
No one is believed to have been hurt in a "massive" Pukekohe house fire.
Why did the clown cross the road?
Not a joke: Monster circus clown blimp hurled into traffic.
My Food Bag hit with vege shortage
The chefs have needed to get creative with crops like leafy greens hard to come by
Fire crews control large blaze
Two big sheds - each measuring 50m by 20m - were "well alight" when crews arrived.
Crash closes a main road into Pukekohe
Mill Rd in Pukekohe is blocked by a serious crash, which is expected to cause delays.
Water crisis: Not saving enough yet
Aucklanders could face having to boil water if usage is not cut dramatically.