Fire crews are hoping to have the fire extinguished sometime today.

It is the third fire at Sims Pacific Metals in the past 11 years.

Three offenders carrying a firearm robbed security guards who were transporting cash.

Massive scrap metals blaze could burn for another 24 hours, says Fire and Emergency.

'It burns your lungs': Witnesses describe the stink and breathing difficulties.

Witnesses describe huge flames as roads close around scene.

Parents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.

Whangarei trust denies ministers are giving it "preferential treatment".

A mug shot of a South Auckland teen wanted by police has drawn an interesting reaction.

Congestion lingers after Southern Motorway crash.

Network provider Vector has confirmed power is back on in Papakura and Takanini.

Security is tight and the barricades are up ahead of Krispy Kreme's opening in Manukau.

Agent who on-sold home for huge profit found not guilty.

Police are investigating the incident at Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.

A convicted killer will be released on parole.

Patient's disgust over grimy Middlemore Hospital room.

After a call about a deal in which he had made $720k profit, Aaron Hughes called his boss.

Results of three Auckland Council byelections to be announced on Monday.

Mayor Phil Goff declared war on illegal dumping in a bruising Facebook post last month.

Lucky miss as plane crash-lands in stud farm paddock outside Auckland.

National Burns Centre forced to limit admissions to stop spread of a drug-resistant bug.

One man is seriously injured after an altercation in Otahuhu this morning.

Thunderstorms may hit during the Foo Fighters concert in Auckland tonight.

An investor's phone recorded the moment an agent refused to accept his phone bid.

After a growing up with gangs Allan Mauauri is helping kids in the youth justice system.

"When I first arrived at the school, everyone was so down, it was really dark."

Another person has been seriously hurt as a result of the incident.

SH1 is heavily congested as Auckland revellers hit the road for Anniversary Weekend.

Game developers criticised for glorifying gangs now laud violence against police.

Pair allegedly found with methamphetamine and $11,000 at Auckland prison.