'I got like really stressed about it because I love my teacher.'

The net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline

Organisers say safety of everyone was its priority.

Police release the first set of statistics after the region was sent into a snap lockdown.

South Aucklanders could be hit hard by the stresses of a third Covid-19 lockdown.

Police are investigating after a man turned up to Waitakere Hospital with gunshot wounds.

There's no way out of Port Waikato unless you're "brave and hardy".

Epidemiologist Michael Baker said the rules are too 'ambiguous' around wearing masks.

The gathering comes as the city locks down to stamp out new highly-contagious strain.

'Other countries have been using [saliva testing] for months now,' health expert says.

"It's easier to speak up on a digital platform than mustering the courage in person."

Which banks have branches open in Auckland under alert level 3?

Infection through surfaces or objects is 'fairly unlikely', Professor Michael Baker says.

Heavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.

'Contingency plans in place for a change in levels' - Culum Manson

Police are manning roadblocks around the region, with Mercer becoming a chokepoint.

Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.

Concern threat of homelessness driving woman to suicidal thoughts.

Road remains closed after motorcyclist dies in Pakuranga crash.

Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.

Three of the seven Te Atatū houses to be built have already been sold.

Emergency services arrived at the scene of an assault at Victor Eaves Park at 1.30pm.

Have you seen this puppy?

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Auckland hospital.

It's cheap, rotten housing, said one neighbour.

Prada Cup racing is back on in Auckland this weekend, but that's not all.

Banker Jaime Botin tried to join yacht in Auckland on which he earlier smuggled a Picasso.