Schools have won a funding increase - but less than the rate of inflation.

Convicted murderer had contraband items including a key and at least one cellphone.

The outage has affected a swathe of West Auckland from Henderson to Avondale.

Aaron Drever is appealing the cancellation of his real estate licence

Good Samaritan recounts moments after terrifying carjacking in suburban Auckland.

A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.

The sessions teach kids skills like how to knee an attacker in the shins and run for help.

Stephen Dudley, 15, died after he was punched repeatedly after rugby training.

Legal experts say police could charge a teenager over the death of Stephen Dudley.

Government has revealed which Auckland suburbs will get more houses before 2020.

National's plan to build 34,000 new homes completes a major housing turnaround.

Silver station wagon drove off after hitting pedestrian.

Some tertiary students are going hungry as living costs are outrunning grants.

Residents will find out in two weeks if their homes will be taken for a new water plant.

The 19-year-old Piha resident faces three arson charges and one of burglary.

Family and friends of a man killed in collision at Whenuapai have paid tribute to him.

"He was covered in bite wounds and puncture marks," say devastated owners.

The identity of the man has been suppressed due to threatening behaviour on social media.

Drones have been illegally flying over residential areas spooking locals.

A mobile dentistry clinic is being launched for needy families in West Auckland

At least one Piha resident is sleeping in her car following a series of suspicious fires.

A 28-year-old man will appear court today in relation to a mugging early this morning.

Police are looking for a firebug after a spate of suspicious fires at Piha.

The reason for a tightening of sex offender's parole conditions can now be revealed.

Steve Braunias ate at every food joint on Lincoln Rd. Now some new ones have opened.

A mother-of-two and a transgender prostitute have each been sentenced to jail.

Police continue enquiries into man's death in West Auckland.

Woman pulled unresponsive from West Wave pool in Auckland.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a water incident in Henderson.

A man has died and a woman has been rushed to hospital after an incident in West Auckland.