Elderly woman found dead in Avondale: Jewellery stolen
Police says jewellery was taken during the break-in.
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Woman, 82, found dead following break-in was in 'good health'
Staff in white overalls and masks are scouring through various items from the home.
Cornwallis sea rescue: Heroic French woman identified
French firefighter and athlete Marie Duvivier has been praised for her heroics.
Only in West Auckland: Hilarious election billboard goes viral
"Truest thing I've seen on a billboard."
Henderson chemical site gets all clear after serious spill
Emergency services responded to a strong chemical smell in the area.
Visiting athlete rescues two children at sea
Visiting French marathon runner rescues two children at Cornwallis.
Roast Busters: Where members are now
Whatever happened to the teens at the centre of the 2013 Roast Busters scandal?
Water incident: Two kids rescued, one in serious condition
One of those rescued is aged 4.
Hearing survey shows worrying trend among students
A third of Year 9 students at three NZ schools have "abnormal" hearing.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
Man arrested after gun pointed at person in Westgate
The man then allegedly pointed his gun at a police officer in Muriwai.
Coroner probes Brett Fraser cold case murder
An inquest has been held in Auckland into the cold case death of Brett Gene Fraser.
Cannabis killing cold case: Coroner to delve into whodunnit murder
A Coroner will hold an inquest into the death of a man murdered in his own Auckland home.
Dirty laundry: Shunning of suburb 'rules' annoys residents
Hobsonville Point residents are flouting the suburb's rules by hanging laundry outside.
Everything you didn't know about Shorty Street's Ben Barrington
The Herald's entertainment team gets the lowdown on a celebrity's formative experiences.
Auckland traffic: Delays into town after early crashes
Several crashes are causing delays on Auckland motorways this morning.
Person freed after getting hand stuck in machine at Burger King
Emergency services, including firefighters, arrived at the scene around 2pm.
Bus company to pay $750K for fatal Christmas Eve bus crash
"Down the Wharerata Hills, the brakes on the bus started to fail," court documents read.
Woman seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in New Lynn
A woman is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in New Lynn.
Our precious $1.5b bonanza: LOTR TV series to be made in NZ
Amazon have confirmed their Lord of the Rings TV series is heading Down Under.
How developer who billed affordable home buyers for 'extras' hopes to avoid court
Auckland company, its two directors and a sales agent charged with breaching the RMA.
Unexplained sudden death: Woman dies at New Lynn mall
A woman has died at LynnMall in New Lynn.
Goff and Tamihere agree council marinas could be sold
A public meeting this week opposed any further attempt to privatise Hobsonville Marina.
Colourful, home-made billboards a welcome change to the rest
Dillon Tooth's election billboards are made from recycled fence posts and pallets.
Fugitive on the run in Avondale after escaping police custody
The 28-year-old was taken to the Avondale Police Station where he escaped custody.
Fatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'
Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.
Fatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugs
At least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner
Doh! Welcome to Glen Eden's 'Wall Memorial Hall'
"You might get away with one, but two mistakes together?"
Baby uplifts: Distressing videos show police take newborns from mums
More controversy for Oranga Tamariki procedures as two new videos emerge.
Son accused of murdering his 'loving and devoted' mum
Noeleen Marinovich was described as a "loving and devoted mother".
Crash chaos on Auckland's motorways - motorists urged to take care
Crashes are causing delays on the Southern and Northwestern Motorways.
Police pursuit crash: Teen tries to flee through cemetery
Chase ended when the car involved crashed in front of Waikumete Cemetery.
School at war: Parents' vote of no-confidence in principal, mediator called in
Parents lose confidence in principal; teachers lose confidence in commissioner.
Rescuers fail to recover floating body at Muriwai
Rough conditions have stopped rescue teams reaching a body in waters near Muriwai Beach.