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Speedway crash investigator 'initially refused entry to track'
WorkSafe investigators were initially blocked from access after speedway crash.
No more violence: Taylor-Jade Hira's friend calls for uprising
Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia says it's time to stand up to domestic violence stats.
Measles warning for travellers from Los Angeles to Auckland
Fears loom, as total number of measles cases rises to 616 in Auckland.
Live: Ihumātao hīkoi reaches PM Jacinda Ardern's office
The Ihumātao protesters will present a petition to Jacinda Ardern's Mt Albert office.
Devast8 case: Police admit deleting video evidence
'We acknowledge that the officer should not have deleted the first video.'
Manurewa teen missing for four days found
Auckland teen Chloe Mears has been missing since Sunday.
NZ's biggest drug bust - a comedy of errors and 500kg of meth
It was a Sunday morning, and Constable Thomas Nankivell had just started his shift.
Another 37 cases overnight: Auckland measles 'epidemic'
Almost a third of Auckland cases occurred in the last eight days, most in South Auckland.
Power being restored after car crashed into pole in Papatoetoe
A car crashed into a pole at the intersection of Hillcrest and Station Rds in Papatoetoe.
'The car's on fire ... get out:' Hero saves crash victim
A man who stopped to help a victim of a car crash in Papatoetoe is being hailed a hero.
Interactive: Auckland rentals more expensive in South and North, cheaper in East
New rentals are more expensive in South Auckland and the North Shore.
Paying voters? Idea floated to boost local body elections turnout
Local body elections in the spotlight: The decades-long slide in voter turnout.
Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'
Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.
'We are already home': Ihumātao group responds to Simon Bridges
"Twenty one days, 21 months, we will be here as long as it takes."
John Palino exits Auckland mayoral race, backs John Tamihere
Palino says he wants "JT to have the best possible chance to win".
Council crackdown on dumpers sees over $90k in fines
Fines up but not everyone is convinced the crackdown has seen dumping reduce.
Man charged over South Auckland shooting
A 31-year-old is charged with wounding with reckless disregard after the Ōtara shooting.
Auckland mum says whooping cough vaccine saved her son
"It was really scary and heart-breaking seeing your child suffer like that," mum tells.
Intruders attack Auckland students after laying in wait
Intruders invaded school, then pounced again later as students left at 3pm.
Police to reduce presence at Ihumātao after tensions flare
Police presence will involve more Iwi Liaison Officers and Māori Responsiveness Managers.
Community get a voice on new youth justice facility in South Auckland
The ministry wants to repurpose an existing facility into a youth justice residence.
Motorists in Auckland face delays heading into the city
A vehicle has broken down just after Greville Road on the Northern Motorway.
34,500 new homes planned for South Auckland
Drury and Pukekohe to grow by more than the population of Palmerston North.
Do you know this man? Police hunting man involved in Flat Bush assault
Police are looking for help in finding a man after a serious assault in Flat Bush.
Dead four days in council flat: Neighbours' fears ignored
Iain Halliday lay dead in his council flat for days - despite neighbours raising alarm.
Tragic life and death of the girl with the job sign
Tragic death of woman holding up a sign "Please give me a job".
Why Ihumātao has struck a chord with so many
Māori - and non-Māori - are becoming increasingly aware of past injustices.
Duo jailed for life for Comanchero execution killing
The killings may have been ordered by leaders of the gang in Australia, the court heard.
Man arrested in early morning armed police call-out in Wattle Downs
Armed police and emergency services are at a street in Wattle Downs, South Auckland.