Firefighters tackle well-involved house fire in Warkworth
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Pakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floor
Evidence of significant ecological disturbance and consent breaches forced a review.
Big whale takes '3 months' to decompose
Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.
Woman crawls several hundred metres up bank after crash
The woman suffered moderate injuries after careering hundreds of metres down the bank.
Thousands of Auckland households face rate rise up to 23 per cent
Many of the 7500 households have poor public transport and no footpaths.
Two motorbike riders die in separate crashes within minutes of each other
Both riders died at the scene of the crashes.
SH1 blocked: Four people injured after crash north of Auckland
State Highway 1 at Dome Valley has been blocked by a two-vehicle crash.
One dead in crash south of Warkworth, SH1 reopens
One person died and another suffered minor injuries.
Big delays from Puhoi to Warkworth as holidaymakers head out
Holidaymakers are being reminded to stay safe on the roads.
River death: Car sails over playground - 'seconds away from bigger tragedy'
Eyewitnesses say the car plunged to earth as if in a movie stunt scene.
One dead after car crashes into river at Warkworth
Police received a report of a car going into the water just after 5pm.
Covering Covid's gaps: Experts warn serious health worker burden looms
Hundreds of migrant health workers have entered NZ, but experts say it's no enough.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Wanted woman arrested after rescue from river mud
Woman had reportedly gone to collect shells by the river when she got into strife.
Mark Francis sheds more light on 'speculative' Warkworth deal
Francis described the risks he took as high but denies conflict with Augusta.
First piece of road laid on Puhoi to Warkworth motorway
The 18.5km motorway will now open in May 2022, just before Queens Birthday Weekend.
Dramatic river rescue: Motorist plucked from ute in raging flood
The flooded ford was already well above the windows of the stricken ute when help came.
Safety fears over $700m highway north of Auckland
Claims have been made that the concrete decking slabs will not be strong enough.
$62 million Matakana Link Rd roaring ahead
The Matakana Link Rd will open about the same time as the new Puhoi to Warkworth highway.
Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
Toll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?
Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".
Two seriously hurt following crash in Warkworth
Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the Sandspit Rd area.
'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customers
The abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.
Excuses, lies and sad stories at police lockdown checkpoints
The Weekend Herald joined police on the front line as they set up long weekend checkpoints
Police out in force at checkpoints: Are Kiwis following the rules?
Police on Covid-19 checkpoints are pleased with the level of compliance from Kiwis
Dinosaurs shopping in New World, unicorns at Pak'nSave
Kiwis are finding alternative ways of staying protected while shopping in the pandemic.
A toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.
Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.
Milk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residents
Auckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
'Horrific': Burglar kicks female St John paramedic unconscious
A female St John ambulance officer kicked unconscious in 'horrific' attack in Warkworth.
NZTA warns motorists of lengthy delays north of Auckland
Motorists are being told to consider using different routes or leaving later than planned.
Motorists get first glimpse of new highway to Warkworth
The new highway, finishing just past Warkworth, is due to open in October 2021.