Tighter controls may force higher childcare fees, centre closures
Tighter monitoring may force some childcare centres to close despite increased funding.
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Killer Beez boss charged after alleged parole breach
Killer Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.
Thrillseekers evacuated from Rainbow's End rollercoaster
A back-up safety mechanism caused it to stop during the incline.
High-profile lawyer says Chief Judge's order 'undermines' strikes
Ron Mansfield says the Chief Judge's order has made lawyers "complicit with the ministry".
'Vivacious' Waiuku teen tragically taken in crash
Former Waiuku College student Ruby-Jean Steele was due to turn 18 next month.
Community leader: 'South Auckland is safe'
Two shootings and another violent incident in South Auckland in the past 36 hours
Eli Holtz family may meet his killer face-to-face
Eli's mother says there are "no winners" in the situation.
Death on an Otara footpath: Man, 35, charged with murder
Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.
Council fires back at Hosking: Get out of your car and get on your bike
Auckland council has responded to Mike Hosking's comments.
Fleeing driver sideswipes cars, crashes into barrier
Fleeing driver speeding from cops in Blockhouse Bay arrested in Mt Wellington after crash.
Court strikes: Staff refuse to sign legal documents
Dozens of cases are being adjourned at Auckland's courts as industrial action heats up.
Herald challenges judge's decision for 'callous' offender
High Court judge to consider if District Court judge erred by drawing on experiences.
Man in court after knifepoint hostage situation at Auckland mall
The man who allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint has appeared in court.
Firefighters battle to save home
Firefighters came from six suburbs to help save the home.
Motorcyclist critical and two others injured
The critically injured motorcyclist is being rushed to hospital.
Mall siege: Knifeman arrested after holding woman hostage
The man was seen waving his knife at police negotiators during the terrifying ordeal.
Plans afoot for 'back to nature' preschool
A "Gaia-inspired" preschool for over-stimulated kids is proposed for South Auckland.
One person dead after being hit by train in Manurewa
Emergency services are on scene and the track is currently closed.
More first home-buyers snapping up subsidy
The number of Aucklanders accessing the HomeStart scheme has risen by 50 per cent.
Teens injured in crash after fleeing police
The teens, aged 13 and 14, crashed a stolen vehicle into a wall after fleeing police.
Takanini man shares his incredible weight loss story
He is sharing his story in support of Diabetes Action Month this November.
Two moderately injured after crash south of Auckland
Police, and fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after 9.25pm.
On shaky ground: Site for dream home on top of rare volcano
Geological discovery in rural Karaka a setback for owners' plan to build his dream home.
Thanks a bunch! Meghan and Harry's Big Day Out
The royals took part in a gumboot-throwing contest during their time in Auckland.
Obsession and jealousy 'drove him to kill her', High Court told
Arishma Singh was found in a pool of blood at her South Auckland home by her parents.
'Pie and Coke for breakfast is the norm'
Woman who shed 50kg warns of obesity-cancer links.
Person seriously injured in South Auckland school explosion stable
One stable but serious, the remaining have been discharged from hospital
First KiwiBuild families welcomed home
The first 18 KiwiBuild families have been welcomed to their new homes in Papakura today.
In time for summer: Auckland beach finally safe to swim at after two decades
Four beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.
Ōtāhuhu centre for at-risk teens closes
Activity centres are bandaging up teens who cut themselves, but struggling to cope.
Auckland rugby coach guilty of 95 child sex charges
Alosio Taimo was facing 106 charges - some going back to the late 80s and early 90s.
Teen charged with manslaughter can be named
Weapon allegedly used in fatal assault at East Tamaki factory in September.
AOS attending incident in South Auckland
Police confirmed the Armed Offenders Unit had been called to the operation.
One person dies in major three car crash in South Auckland
At least one other person received moderate injuries in the crash.