Driver soon back behind the wheel after injuring 6 children
Six children aged between 13 and 15 years at the time, were injured - three seriously.
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Two lanes of the bridge will be closed for up to 10 days, NZTA says.
Police probe sudden death in Mt Eden
A person has died suddenly at a Mt Eden property. Police are attending.
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Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
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'Everyone can change their opinion': Wozniacki welcomes Williams back to NZ
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Air-ambulance transfers unavailable for days
DHB chief executives warned patients could come to harm, documents reveal.
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Diversion for man accused of Vector storm hack
Police charged a young man after information for up to 24,000 Vector customers was leaked.
Grace Millane case: Police charge first person with suppression breach
A 63-year-old man has been charged with breaching a court suppression order.
Sexual grooming ex-OT worker granted permanent suppression
"The public know everything, but her name," rules a High Court judge.
Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels
Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.
Who was pulling the strings of jailed trio and crooked cop?
None of the group jailed identified anyone "further up the food chain".
Simon Wilson: The best - and worst - of 2019 in Auckland politics
COMMENT: Some good things happened at council this year, and they weren't all advertised.
Quake risk: Auckland's oldest suburban library to close
Closing a "difficult decision" but public safety is paramount, council says.
Arthur Allan Thomas charged with rape and indecent assault
Thomas was convicted of the murders of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe before a royal pardon.
City Rail Link: Struggling businesses to receive assistance
The Business Hardship Fund Programme could cost up to $4m.
Sexual grooming ex-social worker fights to keep identity secret
While entrusted to care for children, the woman began grooming a then 15-year-old boy.
Fullers waits on court fine after catamaran crash
The company faces a maximum $1.5 million fine after being prosecuted by Maritime NZ.
Exuberant Romeo and Juliet strikes a fine balance between humour and pathos
The Pop-up Globe's farewell to Auckland is a love letter to the free spirit of theatre.
'Mum hit her head': 4yo only witness to mother's treadmill death
Shari Fietje, 29, suddenly died after running on the treadmill at her South Auckland home.
'We're so lucky' - Auckland Zoo welcomes endangered cotton top tamarin twins
This is the third set of twins of the South American monkey born in Auckland.
John Clark: Tuia 250 - time travelling on the replica Endeavour
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NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated
Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
$9m raids: Police drop charges against accused trio
Six people were arrested after several Auckland properties were raided by police.
Young woman and partner named as accused killer in murder case
A 21-year-old man was found dead at a block of flats on Dominion Rd earlier this year.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
Eden Park wants public backing to host six concerts a year
But some of the neighbours are not happy about it.
Dispute escalates: Tense scenes as striking drivers try to block bus
Protesters have stood on the road to block a packed replacement bus in Auckland.
Chris Carr: Port move will only make traffic congestion worse
Comment: Traffic volumes around Auckland would increase substantially, not decrease.
Accused killer of toddler Malcolm Bell named
A High Court trial has been set for August next year.
Building boss sees two fraud convictions quashed
But the wealthy Malaysian businessman and his family still face deportation.
No decision on new location for port: Ardern
A Government announcement won't say where and when the port is going, the PM says.