NZ's biggest cemetery running out of room
Waikumete Cemetery will hit full capacity in about four years' time.
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Stories from the graves
Chance to see burial practices and find past generations at Waikumete Cemetery open day
Airman killed after New Year wave
New book plots history of 10 Great War memorials and their soldiers.
Driver to get customer training after pensioners booted off bus
Geriatric walkers hope a bus driver learns to be nice to customers in the future.
West Auckland teens targeted in immunisation blitz
West Auckland students to get MMR catch-up jabs at school.
'I had a feeling like I'm going to die now'
Taxi driver terrified as rock he believes was thrown from bridge hurtles towards his car.
Traffic crawling on Northern after crash
Traffic is crawling between Oteha Valley and Lonely Track, Northern Motorway after crash.
No conviction for teen in alleged train assault
No conviction for teen on train; others face charges.
Auckland's light rail: Who will pick up the tab?
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff talked transport, housing and the port with the Prime Minister.
Armed robbery of security van in West Auckland
The guard was threatened before the gunman made off with cash.
New Government's big plans for Auckland
The government's coalition and support deals promise much for Auckland, says Simon Wilson.
Police unable to act in clamping 'shakedown'
New Lynn man asked to cough up $200 in cash on the spot.
Car down bank near Piha
A Fire Service shift manager said the car's occupant didn't appear to be badly hurt.
Burst water main closes Auckland road
A section of Birdwood Rd in Massey could be closed until tomorrow
Radio host's roadside drama: 'I really did think he was dead'
Radio host figured she could outrun man if he became violent.
West Auckland rubbish collection tag snag
People are stealing tags on a new rubbish collection system in West Auckland.
Man injured after fall taking photo at Piha
Fall estimated at 8-10m, moderate to severe injuries sustained.
Man accused of supplying family with fatal synthetics
A man accused of supplying two fatal doses of synthetic drugs has appeared in court today.
Chemo-first option could help breast cancer patients
A new pilot programme will explore a chemo-first option for some breast cancer patients.
Crashes on Auckland motorways delay drivers
Separate crashes affect drivers on Monday morning commute.
Cops use 'poison pie' to teach youths about synthetics
West Auckland police have taken a food-themed approach to teaching youths about 'synnies'.
Man wanted after spate of Auckland burglaries
Police are looking for Fabian Cook in relation to a number of burglaries.
Cat fight: Rachel Smalley's pets are killers, residents say
Rachel Smalley bought Bengal cats to deal with rats in the roof.
Life imprisonment for pamper party killer
Anna Browne murdered Carly Stewart at a boozy pamper party in Auckland last year.
Man arrested after Te Atatu shooting
A man who allegedly fired shots near a small child in Te Atatu has been arrested.
Young mum, cousin latest drug deaths
A man has been charged with supplying fatal doses of synthetic drugs to two relatives.
Hired arsonist jailed for torching business
Second arsonist jailed for plot to torch West Auckland business.
Girl approached by man in car in west Auckland
A pupil from West Harbour School had to flee after a suspicious approach on Monday.
Man allegedly fired gun near child
Police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a gun near a small child last week.
Armed police raid Te Atatu home
The raid was in relation to yesterday's shooting incident, police say.
Police seize $1.5m worth of synthetic drugs
Police arrested three in connection with synthetic drugs linked to recent deaths.
22yo promised he wouldn't use, hours later he was dead
The parents of man who died after using synthetic cannabis have shared his story.
Newcomers chase votes in New Lynn
National and Labour have fresh faces for the West Auckland electorate of New Lynn.