Dryer catches fire in central Auckland apartment
The fire set off the sprinkler system and the building was evacuated.
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Wild start to school holidays - heavy rain, thunder and possible tornadoes
More wet weather is predicted to grip Auckland in the coming week.
Drone sighting delays Auckland air traffic
The drone sighting turned out to be a balloon and delayed some flights in Auckland.
Still no power for 1500 Auckland locations
Vector says that number may increase due to weather conditions and downed trees.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff in hospital
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff had an angioplasty this weekend.
The Big Read: Inside story behind a schoolboy drug ring
How did two best friends go straight from school to a global drug importing scheme?
Watch: Driver swerves to avoid head-on crash
Alarming footage shows a man swerving out of the path of a car heading straight at him.
Check-ups and clean-ups after Auckland storm
With more lashings of rain set to batter Auckland, the clean-up is continuing.
Power outage hinders plans for university test
Some university students have been given permission to skip a test due to power outages.
Stormy weather returns for school holidays
Auckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.
Teen ran dark web drug deals from room
Kiwi teenagers have been spending their time on the dark net - importing drugs.
Six new speed cameras rolled out around NZ
Counties Manukau, Canterbury, Auckland Central, Waikato are getting new speed cameras.
Kiwi man 'misses out' on $17k payday from $50 bet
He thought he'd won $17,000 after TAB multi-bet. He hadn't.
Storm spurs demand in accommodation and food deliveries
"The silver lining of an event like this is the sense of community you feel."
Auckland Zoo: We weren't prepared for extent of storm damage
The giraffes will remain confined until damage to the fence of the wider paddock is fixed.
Fallen tree complicates power restoration in central Auckland suburb
'Freezing' residents fear lengthy wait for return of power.
Storm clean-up continues in North Island
Over 79,000 Auckland homes are without power, with more strong winds predicted.
Comment: Light rail to airport plan just doesn't stack up
Shuttle transport does not make sense when compared to an obvious alternative.
Bedlam for Auckland commuters
Crashes, power outages, rubbernecking are combining to cause delays all over Auckland.
Cabbie on trial over alleged grope of star
An Auckland taxi driver allegedly indecently assaulted radio host Jay-Jay Harvey.
Two separate vandalism attacks could be linked
Police are investigating whether two separate acts of vandalism in Auckland are linked.
Easter cross trashed
Vandals blamed for smashing Devonport churches' cross after annual ritual.
Crash causes delays on Auckland's motorways
A crash and a breakdown on Auckland's motorways are causing delays for commuters.
Five graves damaged after car crashes into cemetery
Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina says the graves were not targeted.
One injured after two-car crash in Mt Eden
One person has been moderately injured after a two car crash in Auckland on Dominion Road.
Restaurant wars: celebrity chefs off the menu
Major changes are happening at some of Auckland's top restaurants.
'Community hero' meets responders who saved his life
An 80-year-old has reunited with the first responders who helped save his life.
Traffic chaos: Crash on Harbour Bridge, scrub fire causes delays
A crash on Auckland's Harbour Bridge and a scrub fire causing delays for commuters.
Big retailers a tasty option for food outlets
Food retailers trade better located around fashion stores, Muffin Break boss says.
Watch: Hideous motorway delays after truck, motorbike crash
Traffic is crawling after truck and a motorbike crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Revealed: Auckland's top 50 restaurants
Did any of your favourite spots make Metro magazine's list?
Teacher cleared: 'Every male teacher's worst nightmare'
The teacher says his 40-year career "is in ruins".