Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
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Wild wind sends trampoline flying into power lines
Power cut hits 41 homes in Stokes Valley as wild winds cause havoc.
Tree cleared on SH1 north of Warkworth
A tree was blocking State Highway 1 north of Auckland.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Warkworth
The crash happened just south of Warkworth in north Auckland.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
The doorknock that changed their lives: The mother and the cop
On a doorstep in the darkness, tragedy brought them together. This is their story.
Auckland school choice set to tighten
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
61 new schools planned, one new one funded
Government plans 61 new schools; funding announced for one at Milldale.
Water rescue after fishing net catches man
The alarm was raised after a passerby heard cries for help and a flashing light.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Brave crash survivor, 12, recalls crash that nearly took his leg
12-year-old recalls crash: "I am thankful for all the people that saved my life."
Blustery weather downs tree, halts traffic near Pūhoi
Tree that was blocking State Highway 1 north of Auckland cut up and moved.
Police led on chase from Newmarket to Warkworth
A fleeing driver has damaged a police vehicle.
Duck shooter without a gun and hunting licence convicted
Duck hunter without firearms and hunting licence sentenced to community detention.
Person dead after truck collides with car in Warkworth
The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
Mum, toddler killed in head-on crash: Other car drove off
Teenager faces charges after mother and child die on Northland road at weekend.
'You're looking yummy': Woman's shock at bus driver's comments
Passenger wants bus driver taken off route after she says he sexually harassed her.
Parking fees create 'chaos' for park-and-ride commuters
On-street parking fees fuel demand for free spaces at Albany park-and-ride.
Not guilty plea to beach murder charge
A man died following an argument on a beach north of Auckland.
Man steps on large wasp nest, suffers severe allergic reaction
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to get the man to safety.
Man killed in fight after argument at Snells Beach
A man, 35, died after an argument at Snells Beach near Warkworth overnight.
Tragic day: Three dead, 13 hurt in vehicle incidents
Police confirmed a third death tonight, in a black day around the country.
Woman arrested after hit and run with three motorcycles
Police said the driver of the car in the Warkworth crash was under influence of alcohol.
Traffic slow for holidaymakers returning to Auckland
A boat that was blocking part of SH1 has now been cleared but traffic remains slow.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Wellsford
The incident happened shortly after 1pm between Wellsford and Warkworth.
One in hospital after jetskis collide at beach north of Auckland
Emergency services responding to reports of a collision involving jetskis.
Mayday call from boat flooding off Little Barrier Island
Auckland Coastguard received an emergency call from two on board at 10.30am today.
The 'Killing Fields' of Dome Valley to be made safer
Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.
Kiwi airman's fiery wartime crash
North Aucklander Alan Rhodes' bomber aircraft crashed and burned in Britain.
Foiling catamarans impressive in Northland
'Having these sailors come is like having Michael Schumacher do a lap or two.'
Tragic Friday on the roads: Third fatal crash in five hours
Fatal crash north of Auckland has brought this morning's road death toll to three.