
Empty schools, kindies as lockdown starts
All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.
All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.
Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.
The incident occurred about 1am on Thursday at the Whenuapai Air Force base.
Simon Trye aimed to set a record for running a half marathon in full firefighting kit.
He celebrated with cake, balloons and tambourine players
Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.
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Auckland man was kidnapped and tortured, with his feet shot and his finger cut off.
When Aucklanders say they are "freezing" today - you better believe it.
A man has been arrested over the death of a 31-year-old.
Police are expecting to finish their scene examination today.
Sir John Key says we need to reopen the border or face 'a very significant contraction'.
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in Whenuapai early this morning.
Police were called to Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai, just after midnight.
Police have uncovered a clandestine drug lab, cash and weapons in West Auckland.
Two people were stopped from boarding the Australian plane.
Goats Steve and DJ joined beach-goers in the sunshine at popular beach.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.
The Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.
Her High Court claim for $600,000 was dismissed because of the statute of limitations.
Defence Minister claims urban sprawl now a threat to national security.
No crew were injured in the incident this afternoon.
Air base stance could complicate Luxon's political ambitions, local politician claims.
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
Government plans 61 new schools; funding announced for one at Milldale.
Any intrusion into a NZDF camp or base is a matter of concern, the defence force says.
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Education Ministry says playground upkeep and monitoring are the school's responsibility.
A second man has been arrested in relation to a shooting in West Auckland.