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Watch: All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke leads impromptu haka in British pub with 'four Kiwi guys'

The legendary No 8 was not afraid to show off the haka.

'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mum

Like the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.

‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically

A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.

Large Auckland grass fire out, say Fenz

Firefighters and a helicopter remain at the scene after flames doused.

Auckland Transport's 24-hour pothole repair promise

'We’ll repair 95% of potholes on these roads within 24 hours of notification.'

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Dairy Flat

Earlier a police unit noticed a motorbike driving at excess speed on the same road.

'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday

Lapi Fanuasā hasn't been able to speak two months after Ramarama crash that killed brother

More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister

Government also looking at law change to further protect public.

'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts

'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.

The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control

City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.

‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental property

Two-bedroom home's value has risen more than $300,000 since Luxon bought it.

Tribesmen gangsters arrested after high-speed joyride in South Auckland

Three patched gang members were riding at 'high speeds and intimidating other road users'.

Fire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officials

Work continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.

'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crew

He was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.

Sea life dying: Villagers, tourists start to feel impact of Manawanui sinking

Locals are stepping up to help clear as much rubbish from the ocean they depend on.

Strong smell of oil reported after Manawanui sinking

Samoan authorities are looking at the environmental impacts of the sinking disaster.

'How big is too big?' Discover Auckland's biggest and fastest-growing schools

Search every Auckland school to see which have grown fastest in our latest interactive.

Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital

Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.