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National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment
Mike Fletcher needed his stitches removed, but was left stranded.
'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
Crash pair remain in hospital after motorists doused one injured man with water
Critically-injured man in his 30s flown to hospital by rescue helicopter after crash.
'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce bite
There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.
Rare ‘UFO cloud’ has Aucklanders’ eyes on the skies
Those who saw the spectacle said it looked like a hole in the cloud cover.
Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Shot at 12 times: Meth likely aggravated man's mental state before fatal police shooting
Jerrim Toms, 29, died near Wellsford 12 days before his daughter was born.
Watch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridge
Son, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.
Two North Island highway projects will each add ‘billions’ to economy
Each year big projects are delayed costs country $500m, transport business group says.
I will never be whole again, says mum as son's killer sentenced
Desmond Bourne insisted he was fearful, not resentful over a drug debt. A judge disagreed.
State Highway 1 near Dome Valley to open at midday after rockfall
The large rockfall is between Wayby Valley Rd and Wilson Rd.
Rugby: Moerewa keep playoff hopes alive with win over Wellsford
Missed opportunities cost Wellsford in Premier rugby.
Club rugby: Wellsford give Mid Northern a fright before losing
Mid Northern scramble well in defence to hold out a rampant Wellsford.
Northland club rugby: Bone-crunching tackles in Hora Hora v Sharks Prems clash
Hora Hora hand the Sharks their first defeat in Premier rugby.
Sticky situation: Newly tarred part of SH1 peels off
Police have received more than 40 complaints from upset motorists with tar on their cars.
'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520
"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."
Motel on fire: Owner wakes to guests bashing on his door - person in custody
Wellsford's Castle Court Motel caught fire early this morning.
A parent's worst nightmare: Toddler tips hot oil on himself
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter got them to hospital, fast. Here's what happened first.
Roadworks speedster paid his fine. So why is he challenging it in court?
Vipul Gambhir was doing 75km/h in an area that was 50km/h because of roadworks.
Seven youths arrested on SH1 near Wellsford by police Eagle crew
Two officers from the helicopter ran to the scene and took the seven youths into custody.
SH1 open again after fatal truck crash near Wellsford
Road finally reopens after 9am fatal crash north of Wellsford.