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Crash in Tāmaki Drive blocks lane

One person was injured in the crash.

Haylani Kuruppu creates history at Miss Global beauty pageant

Miss Samoa Global makes history as the first runner-up in the Miss Global pageant.

Site of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sell

The 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.

Kiwi volunteers help assess damaged schools in Vanuatu after Cyclone Lola

Three months after Tropical Cyclone Lola, dozens of schools remain uninhabitable.

Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car

The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.

South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty

Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.

Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire

The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.

Missing Auckland teen: Third man charged with murder after police find body

Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.

When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’

Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.

Residents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment building

Fire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.

Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach

Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.

Teenager dies after New Year's Day shooting in Manurewa

Two teenagers were found unresponsive in a vehicle in Manurewa on New Year's morning.

Search continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach

The missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.

Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period

Nineteen families around New Zealand have been affected by road deaths these holidays.

Two charged with arson after residential blaze near busy West Auckland junction

On arrival, fire crews found a double garage well involved in flames.

Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours

Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.

Up to 80 dirt bike riders seen blocking Auckland intersections

A 14-year-old is one of four people arrested.

Muddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpour

Northern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.