Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Due to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.
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Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert
A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.
Elon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New Zealanders
Billionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.
‘Incredibly frustrated’: Auckland rail replacement bus stuck at crossing despite train freeze
'Absolutely puts me off public transport,' said frustrated commuter.
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Body believed to be of missing fisherman found on West Auckland beach
A man fishing off rocks at Piha’s southern end had fallen into the water.
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body found
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Still no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha Beach
Police are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.
'Race to the last mussel': Muriwai residents say crowds stripping rocks bare of sealife
'Anything that moves, it’s going to be in the bucket.'
Search under way for man missing at notorious Piha Beach
Authorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.
Man arrested after two seriously injured in shooting before Christmas
One victim is still in hospital after shooting in suburban Auckland.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
Police manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West Auckland
The pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.
‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death
'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.
Kelston Boys' High team claim World Schools title, keep trophy in NZ hands
Kiwi schools have now won the tournament three years in a row.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
West Auckland 'altercation': Man seriously injured, busy road closed as police investigate
Busy Auckland road closed after fight leaves man with serious injuries.
‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by police
Andrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.
'Hooded teens' arrested after smashing storefront, fleeing on moped
The two teens, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with burglary.
Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid
Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.
Strangers targeted in unprovoked West Auckland attacks, police search for man
Police said nobody was seriously injured in the attacks.
'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village resident
Cordons are in place around the damaged cabin.
'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder
A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.
Watch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa parades
Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.
'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playground
Police are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.
Fatal crash in West Auckland, police investigation under way
Police were called to the scene around 6.50pm.
Police are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in Massey
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ Herald