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Mt Albert residents angry over ripped-up footpaths

Residents are upset that their recently replaced footpaths have been ripped up again.

Watch: Man accused of Grace Millane killing shown in police interview

Warning - graphic content: Police tell court about first interview with accused.

Go Bus begs striking drivers not to make NCEA students victims

Over 100 bus drivers from East Tamaki and Airport Go bus depots are striking tomorrow.

Stricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept away

Kayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.

Ho, ho, no - Controversial Santa won't feature at Auckland parade this year

Neville Baker won widespread support after telling the Herald Santa had to be a man.

Grace Millane died from 'pressure on the neck' - pathologist

Warning: Graphic content - Murder accused claimed he was related to an All Black.

Toxic environmment: Nurses bullied for years at Middlemore Hospital

Staff called into question the safety of care in a toxic environment at the unit.

Christmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?

Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.

Search continues off Great Barrier Island for missing kayaker

Police received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.

Grace trial: 'I couldn't breathe... I was terrified' - accused's Tinder match

Experts have told the court that blood in accused's room was Grace's.

Tauranga rider Ben Townley leading SX1 title race

But he only races for fun these days.

The real ugly duckling: What's inside your rubber ducky?

If you haven't seen the insides of your bath toys, you might want to take a look.

Dozens of 'high risk' alerts for Auckland beaches

Thinking about popping out for a quick dip? Maybe think again.

'I am spitting tacks over this': Bus strikes disrupt students sitting exams

The father was outraged for students who had exams this morning through NCEA.

Employers stealing from staff a widespread problem - expert

Wage theft occurs in the shape of unpaid overtime, unfair charges or unpaid holiday pay.

The early bird gets the worm: Cheap flights to regional destinations dwindling

Air NZ ramped up its regional services after Jetstar withdrawal from five regional routes.

Mt Albert protesters block removal of 350 trees on maunga

Mt Albert locals say they'll block contractors felling 350 exotic trees on the maunga.

Richard Prebble: Sky's the limit for Auckland public transport

COMMENT: Light rail is no magic bullet for public transport on arterial roads.