Investigation under way after second prison death in a week
The man's death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Two injured in Auckland crash
One person had to be extricated from a car by Fire and Emergency.
'Driving extremely dangerously': Gang associate arrested, firearms found after driver flees police
A woman was also spotted leaving the vehicle with a bag of firearms and ammunition.
Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
Mark Thomson, commercial manager at Auckland Airport. is at Mānawa Bay, discusses the new premium discount outlet on airport land.
Parents increasingly desperate as schools accept fewer out-of-zone students
Applications are up but schools are accepting fewer students.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Father outraged after teen daughter assaulted in daylight on Queen St
Bystanders stood by and did nothing during the unprovoked attack, her father says.
Strong winds forecast in Auckland this afternoon
Trucks and motorcycles are advised to avoid the Harbour Bridge late this afternoon.
Former National Party minister accused of child sex abuse
Complainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.
Ministry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for students
Hard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.
Man seriously injured in suspected stabbing
The incident comes after a spate of gun and knife violence in Auckland.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
Only two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschool
Parents threatened to remove children from preschool after fiery feud with management.
'I started to run': Grey Lynn shooting witness says family too scared to return home
A family on Tuarangi Rd has moved out after ongoing trouble in the neighbourhood.
Police urge neighbours of Grey Lynn shooting location to do the 'right thing'
Officers are going door-to-door as they investigate a homicide in Grey Lynn this week.
Tears and memories at Kīngi Tūheitia tangi: 'I was here for his mother's final day, now I'm here for his'
Ruta Wright, 72, has seen the funerals of two Māori monarchs.
'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstep
British visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.
‘Money-greedy criminals’: Multimillion-dollar meth bust at Auckland Airport
Drugs arrived in boxes falsely marked as containing sheets of paper.
Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards
Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.
Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.
Inside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchy
Exclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.
Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years
Some of the Pacific's and NZ's most well-known artists will be celebrated big tonight.
'Unbelievable': Family identify father-of-six and two nephews as SH1 crash victims
'One is bad enough, but three from the same family. We just cried and cried.'
'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Tongan-Kiwi cousins celebrate Tongan language week on YouTube
Youngsters team up with Tongan musician Soakai "Solar" Malamala for epic song drop.
‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
Hundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.
'Really traumatic': Kiwi anthem singer speaks out about online abuse
Marla Kavanaugh cancelled a show she was due to give this month after the bullying.
Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Gunshot mystery as injured person arrives in hospital
Police are trying to "piece together" what happened before person reached hospital.
'She couldn't hold her spoon': Rare symptom in 4-year-old
The 4-year-old had not had a sore throat but she had rheumatic fever
Man ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crash
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.
‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach
"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.