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All Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes could be open by next week

All going to plan, all eight lanes should be open by the end of next week, NZTA says.

Deportee who used bed sheets to escape quarantine hotel was on loose for 8hrs

The deportee escaped and was on the loose for eight hours.

Auckland bridge closure costs company thousands of dollars

The closure of the bridge is just another headache to deal with amid a year of chaos.

Two new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation

There were no new cases yesterday, however, someone escaped managed isolation.

Slain officer Matthew Hunt honoured on Police Remembrance Day

This year's Police Remembrance Day is 'particularly poignant' following Hunt's death.

Harbour Bridge re-opens after high winds; warning of further closure

Strong winds earlier forced authorities to close the harbour bridge.

'Hilariously stupid': Disabled parking spot and ramp - obstacle included

'Heart in right place. Car park in wrong place.'

Poisoned land: Auckland Harbour Bridge locals furious about contamination

Neighbours kept in the dark about lead, zinc and copper washed from the bridge.

Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts

'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'

Strong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge today

Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.

Auckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'

Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.

Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south

A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.

Two new cases of Covid-19 today, both in managed isolation

Both of today's new cases have been transferred to the Auckland quarantine facility.

Public transport use urged as work on permanent Harbour Bridge fix continues

The bridge was damaged by a truck that was blown over in high winds last Friday.

'You have no right to be here': Dad told to leave parents' room in mall

Josh Anderson was in the parents' room with his baby when a mum told him to leave.

Auckland Harbour Bridge stays open as worst of today's weather passes

MetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.

Fatal assault: Woman dies in Manurewa, man speaking to police

A woman has died after being assaulted in Manurewa.

Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close

Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.