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Patience, preparedness and allowing extra time key, New Zealand Transport Agency says.
$110 across city: Uber price escalates after Auckland trains stall
Trains are now moving in Auckland on a restricted basis, KiwiRail says.
Man arrested after more than 24 Auckland gym burglaries
The man allegedly shadow paid to gain access to the gyms or used stolen swipe cards.
Louise Nicholas: Roast Buster only 'sorry he got caught'
Victims' advocate says Joseph Parker's decision to speak out is "all about himself".
Roast Busters: Second 'ringleader' speaks out about underage sex allegations
A member of the notorious group has broken his silence.
New retailer on the block: Ikea rival to open years before Swedish giant
Nido Living, another big-box furniture retailer, is coming to Auckland.
The loving legacy and home Lee Rush built
Lee Rush fought to stay alive, both for her partner and to help complete their dream home.
Worker critically hurt following trench collapse
Firefighters worked to get oxygen and a stretcher to a worker seriously injured.
Millane murder: Accused pleads not guilty, keeps name suppression
Man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane has appeared in court again.
Salvation Army worker who found gnome thought it was a joke
Neil Arnold arrived for work this morning when he found the gnome.
Shot in the buttocks: Armed man on the run after Whenuapai incident
A 33-year-old man is in a critical condition after being shot on Brigham Creek Rd.
The H-Files: Dark days in the lost suburb Newton East
A murder, a suspicious death, an armed robbery and a whipping.
Leka to be farewelled today after being swept out to sea
Episami "Leka'' Pasiaka, 16, was swept away while swimming at Whatipu Beach.
Meet the backbencher: Deborah Russell
Meet one of Labour's rising stars, New Lynn MP Deborah Russell.
Scrub fire in Waitākere Ranges extinguished
Two crews fighting the fire, which is away from any roads.
Items belonging to missing Bethells Beach fisherman found
Korean man Myung Kang, 57, went missing on January 5.
Grieving family tell of fisherman's big heart
"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."
Bethells Beach fisherman missing for three days
The search resumes for a man in his 50s who went fishing at Bethells Beach on Sunday.
Fisherman missing at Bethells Beach
A search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.
Man charged after presenting firearm at police helicopter
The incident saw police deploy the armed offenders squad to a West Auckland property.
Threat to police helicopter: Suspect speaking to police
A man pointed a firearm at the Eagle helicopter in Taupaki.
'Great community': Oratia shop owner says thanks after fire
"I already knew we lived in a great community but I've never been prouder." - Ivan Nola
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
'Come back Leka': Family's vigil for teen swept away
Three days on Leka Pasiaka's family remain at the Auckland beach he disappeared from.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
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Search continues for teen at Whatipu Beach
The search for a missing 16-year-old swimmer at Whatipu Beach is continuing today.
Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.
Sir Tim Shadbolt 'exhilarated and thrilled' by knighthood
"It certainly shows times are a-changing," Sir Tim Shadbolt says of his knighthood.
Auckland firefighters respond to pet rescues
Firefighters were called to two animal rescue incidents in Auckland tonight.
Swept out to sea: Teen still missing as search halted
Emergency services frantically search for missing swimmer.
50,000 chickens dead in West Auckland poultry farm blaze
SAFE calls for an urgent review of farmed animal housing.
Walking track reopening after Kauri dieback scare
Upgrades to protect kauri on the Kitekite track are complete and the track will reopen.