Forced NCEA externals 'a giant step back'
Liberal schools see NCEA change as "step backwards", but Auckland Grammar is happy.
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UN boss: It's up to the youth to 'rescue the planet'
Antonio Guterres called on youth to "be as noisy possible" until leaders listen to them.
Eighth Queensland fruit fly found
The find has prompted an increase in efforts to eradicate the pest - with baits planned.
Gang shooting throwback to bad old days for suburb trying to make good
Meeting planned to calm tensions in Ōtara after gang shooting.
Ex-police worker to pay cops' legal costs
Police have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.
Elton John adds third Auckland show
Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.
'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boys
Benjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.
Auckland man finds piece of plastic in his takeaway pizza
The father says he noticed a piece of plastic in the pizza just before his kids ate it.
Mum worried sick over missing teenager
Police want to make sure both teenagers are safe and well.
Driver seriously hurt as car 'sheared off' in crash
Car ripped in two as it crashes into power pole on Batty Rd in Kingseat.
Hip-hop artist Savage on mission to help reduce youth suicide
Savage opens up about his niece's death from suicide and his own thoughts at the same age.
Foggy skies: 112 flights delayed or cancelled
Almost 100 flights have been affected by this morning's fog.
Sri Lankan suicide bomber's mum, sister in Auckland
Mother and sister 'co-operating fully' with NZ Police from home in South Auckland.
Armed police cordon off street in Mangere, South Auckland, following dispute
Police have cordoned off Pukaki Rd, Mangere, responding to a dispute at 6.30pm tonight.
Modern learning: It's reading, but not as we knew it
Learning to read is all about understanding, not rote learning.
One dead after car rolls in serious crash south of Auckland
The road has been closed while police investigate.
Suspected affair led to machete murder of church bell-ringer
The killer murdered the church bell-ringer after discovering texts sent to his wife.
Gang tension: School's safety moves over Killer Beez, Tribesmen
School warns parents not to leave children unattended at gates.
When will the daily misery on Auckland's motorways end?
Roadwork signs between Manukau and Papakura should be gone by the end of the year.
Auckland teacher denies indecency charges
Benjamin Swann is accused of indecently touching seven young boys.
Killer Beez v Tribesmen: Tension could become war, says gang expert
This had the potential to become some sort of war, gang experts says.
Man in court charged over gang boss shooting at Harley Davidson shop
The 39-year-old man faces charge of attempted murder.
Woman, 19, charged after motorist stabbed at intersection
The charged teen and the victim were not known to each other, police say.
Motorist critically injured after being stabbed at Papatoetoe intersection
A person is in police custody after the incident.
Burst water main in South Auckland
The burst water main occurred just before 6am this morning.
Auckland woman has bank card cloned, $800 swiped
Banks say there has been an increase in card skimming activity across Auckland.
Man killed after being shot in South Auckland named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the fatal incident.
Man charged over alleged shooting that left man critical
The injured man was in a critical but stable condition.
Homicide inquiry: 'Huge police presence' after man shot in South Auckland
Resident tells Herald she thought she heard "four or six" gunshots.
'Firearms incident': Armed police guard Auckland home
Five police cars and ambulance have been seen outside a house.
Two dogs euthanised after attacking cats
Impoundment removes any immediate risk of further harm to animals, a councillor says.
Watch: Truck on fire near Southern Motorway
A truck is on fire at a service station south of Auckland.