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Police to deploy permanent liaison officer to Europol HQ

The agreement will allow police to send a permanent liaison officer to Europol's HQ.

Michael's 'Angels': Women hailed after saving father-of-eight

Michael Vaiking, 51, was on his lunch break when he suffered a life-threatening seizure.

Man digs up 6.7kg kūmara in his New Lynn vege garden

"It was hilarious really. Digging them out I couldn't believe my eyes."

Furry friends to be allowed on Auckland trains

Pets will be allowed on Auckland trains from next week.

Vroom with a view: Speedy sale for home selling with McLaren supercar

Throwing in 2012 McLaren sports car helped agents make 'extremely fast' house sale.

No inquest after brutal Auckland killing

Murder came just three days after the killer was released from a mental health clinic.

Conference seeks to promote racial harmony in New Zealand

Despite increased dialogue following the Christchurch attacks, hate crimes have continued.

Measles outbreaks means MMR jab at 12 months for Auckland babies

There have been 104 cases of measles in Auckland this year and babies are most vulnerable.

Retrial for school teacher accused of abusing boys

Benjy Swann has always denied the allegations and has said they are fabrications.

Flatmate wanted to share bunk beds with four other men

Two prospective roomies wanted for an Auckland central apartment - but there's a catch.

Kelmarna cows saved from slaughter, sent to sanctuary

Many people had offered to purchase the cattle and give them a new home.

Legionnaires death; 14 months on, the grieving continues for Auckland widow

New research has discovered legionella misdiagnosed as pneumonia in 2/3rds of cases.

Grain truck's cab destroyed in Southern Motorway blaze

Truck and trailer was completely ablaze on the Southern Motorway near Drury interchange.

Person hit and killed by truck in Manurewa

Great South Rd is closed in both directions following the crash.

Auckland Council could declare climate emergency today

It would "underscore the urgency and importance of taking action on climate change".

Auckland trains back on track, delays expected

An overhead line fault cancelled trains on the Southern and Eastern lines this morning.

Musicians put their best voices forward in SmokefreeRockquest

Katie-Lee Webster of Baradene College took out best vocals at the competition.

Bar wars: Campaigners close on booze vote

The battle over alcohol sales in West Auckland has reached a key point.