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Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with cyclist in central Auckland
The pedestrian was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.
'Later than we hoped' - SkyCity reveals another big Convention Centre delay, hands out blame
Opening date is now 12 months away, says SkyCity. Fletcher says there's been no change.
SkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies
The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.
Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner
One officer suffered a broken jaw, while the other was knocked out cold.
Police vehicles damaged in ‘erratic and dangerous’ car chase across Auckland
Video footage shows at least 12 police vehicles pursuing a blue vehicle through Onehunga.
Helium balloon causes power outage in Central Auckland, residents report ‘loud bang’
The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.
Auckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flat
When the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
‘We’re all terrified': Rock thrower has residents on edge
Neighbours say they've been terrorised for months by stones coming through their windows.
Warm weather drying out ground could be the reason for old water main bursting
Warm weather may have dried out ground, leading to pipe burst.
Major works under way to repair water main fault beneath Queen St
Part of the street is now being ripped up to fix the problem.
Watch: Water 'leaping from the ground' on Queen St, asphalt cracked
'It is more than you’d see in a decent downpour.'
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab
Police say they're still hunting for two men.
Watch: Three arrested after smash-and-grab jewellery robbery at Auckland mall
The dramatic heist resulted in a chase outside a popular shopping site.
Listen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBD
Frazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
'20 years is a long time – it just feels right': Acclaimed NZ restaurant to close
'We’re actually really busy and I know we're going to break a few hearts.'
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decision
The male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.
Merger by stealth? RNZ to move in with TVNZ in Auckland in 2025
The two public broadcasters will come together physically in Victoria St.
Jack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'
Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.
'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floor
The woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.
Arrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gig
The judge said he wouldn't let the court be 'an absolute laughing stock'.
Xmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT bus
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
Twelve days of Christmas have started - here's how to spend it in Auckland
From Te Manaaki to Handel’s Messiah, here's how to get in the holiday spirit.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge has reopened
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour is working for the first time since March. Video / Alyse Wright
Teen missing after travelling to Auckland’s K Rd
The 16yo was believed to be in the K Rd area, around downtown Auckland, police say.
Showgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closed
A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.
'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assault
The robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.
Summer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gone
Peruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.
Woman charged after man stabbed near Auckland Girls’ Grammar school
Violence was likely “isolated incident” between people known to each other, police say.
Auckland dairy worker attacked in armed robbery
Police investigating after shop attendant struck by an offender during the raid.