Construction worker buried in 3m pit
The man was working on a subdivision in Papakura when he was buried by soil.
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Family were unknown to missing boy, aunt says
Boy's family seek answers over his more than 15 hours as a missing person.
Found: Missing boy stayed over at friend's
Hundreds helped search for missing 6-year-old, who had stayed over at friend's house
15 hours 'lost': As his parents panicked, Walter, 6, was at a mate's place
Walter Everitt found safe and well after a night away from home.
Singh trial: Obsessed and jealous ex guilty of murder
The jury took little more than 40 minutes to find Rohit Singh guilty of murder.
Kidnapper argues victim's account was prejudicial
Two women feared for their lives after being beaten and bundled into a car boot.
Arrest follows police pursuit at Auckland mall
Driver dumped his car outside Sylvia Park Shopping Centre and fled inside on foot.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross to make first public appearance
He would be attending as a local MP and as someone who has received care at the hospital
Goff loses control of Auckland's stadium strategy
Phil Goff's critics on council are now calling the shots on the city's stadium strategy.
Speedway standoff: Goff dealt major blow by councillors
Councillors want to consider the future of Eden Park and a new waterfront stadium.
Paramedics sent to Auckland Airport mail centre after chemical spill
The crews are at the scene "assessing the situation".
Person seriously injured with burns in Ōtara house fire
Emergency crews are at a large house fire in Otara this morning.
Herald wins court fight to name man who robbed car crash victim
A District Court judge "failed" to take into account relevant factors in the case: ruling.
Tighter controls may force higher childcare fees, centre closures
Tighter monitoring may force some childcare centres to close despite increased funding.
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.