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Life as funeral director Francis Tipene
Francis Tipene, who stars in new TV1 series about funeral directors, talks about his job.
Missing Pakuranga Heights woman found
A police spokesperson said she was located by two members of the public.
Inside teen gang prospect's grim world
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Traffic clear following crash south of Auckland
The collision was blocking the right northbound lane on Great South Road.
Thousands without power three days after storm
Thousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.
Free shoes for barefoot South Auckland kids
Boxer Dave 'Brown Buttabean' Letele will be helping the kids get fit in their new shoes.
Dramatic moment man rescued from Manukau Harbour
A man was rescued from the Manukau Harbour after falling out of his dinghy yesterday.
Two arrested after brutal carpark brawl
Two people have been arrested after a 'brutal brawl' in South Auckland on Tuesday.
Teens 'purposely' crashed into police car
Teens arrested after stolen car allegedly smashes into police car.
Huntly, Papakura crashes block traffic
Accidents at Huntly and Papakura as heavy traffic builds on NZ highways.
Sickening video: Brawl in South Auckland swimming pool carpark
The video shows at least 10-15 people attacking each other as onlookers cheer them on.
Auckland dad collects a years' worth of plastic
He was shocked to see just how much plastic had accumulated over the year.
Mayor: Beach pollution not acceptable - here's how to fix it
COMMENT: For a world class city in the 21st century, beach pollution is not acceptable.
South Auckland scrub fire threatened homes
Three crews have remained on scene to cool down hotspots.
Arrest after homes damaged in suspicious Tokoroa fire
Police have arrested a 39-year-old woman after intense house fire.
Surf life savers rescue at least 17
There has been a spike of rescues at Karioitahi Beach in the south of Auckland.
Motorway crash cleared, but still long delays
NZTA warning revellers escaping the capital for Christmas to be patient as on the road.
'Bike Santa' has one-of-a-kind bike stolen
Teau Aiturau, from the charity bike workshop in Mangere, has had his bike stolen.
No conviction for toddler's driveway death
A 19-month-old boy was killed in April last year when he was hit by a car in a driveway.
Catchpits deemed safe despite teen's death in drain
A review into catchpit safety following the death of Violet Tupou has ruled them safe.
Gang prospect's family living in tent with baby
A baby was forced to live in a tent as a family searched for a home.
Man allegedly stabbed at Manukau motel
Reports said the man had been stabbed in the back, and suffered minor injuries.
Two Auckland motorists clamped while in their cars
The AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".
Two arrested after South Auckland pursuit
Two people have been arrested after fleeing police in South Auckland early this morning.
Weekend crashes: Two dead on farm, as Southern Motorway closes lanes
Two people have died after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled.
Police manhunt after 'shot fired'
Police know the man they are looking for after last night's incident.
Man seriously hurt after assault
Police say the man was assaulted late in the evening.
Reports of shots fired in South Auckland
Armed police are responding to reports of shots being fired in south Auckland.
Teacher hit relative with vacuum cleaner
Preschool teacher censured despite discharge without conviction for assaulting a relative.
'Empty nester' families on the rise
Couples without children are the fastest growing category of families.
Gang members jailed for beating prospect to death
Two Auckland Tribesmen will spend at least a decade in jail after 'senseless' attack.