Inside SAS training deaths: By elephant, bomb or error
David Fisher reveals details of NZSAS training fatalities - one involving an elephant.
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Fatal motorway fall: Victim a middle-aged man
The police Eagle helicopter landed in the middle of the motorway to provide first aid.
Ladi6 lights up Bright Nights in Auckland
The Auckland waterfront will be looking very different over the next few days.
Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ
Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.
Soldier died after jump from helicopter: Source
SAS soldier Nicholas Kahotea died following a training accident in Auckland last night.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash blocking Southern Motorway
Two lanes are shut and police say more may close.
'Outstanding' SAS soldier killed during training named
He was a soldier, father, friend and proud New Zealander, the Army says.
Motorway tragedy: Horrified witness tells of man falling from van at 100km/h
Man's fatal fall from van closed Southern Motorway to city-bound traffic for 2 hours.
Witness describes horror as man rolls from moving van on Auckland motorway
The white van was traveling at 100 km/h when the man rolled out.
Social media and fake news used to attack vaccinations
Influencers and social media are harming the health of Kiwis, a health expert says.
Drunk motorist admits running red light, killing taxi driver
Abdul Syed died in the crash, leaving behind his wife and baby boy.
Car fire in Victoria Park Tunnel
A car was reported to be smoking in the central Auckland tunnel just after 6am.
Helicopters swoop low over Auckland, shaking homes
Two helicopters landed on the Domain in central Auckland around 8pm.
Cannabis referendum tracking to pass despite decline, poll says
The nationwide survey was undertaken before the cannabis referendum was announced.
Elton John adds third Auckland show
Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.
One dead following serious crash in Northland overnight
Crashes in Auckland and Northland both happened about 10 o'clock on Wednesday night.
Doggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killed
Wilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.
High school student paralysed following swimming accident
More than $2000 has already been donated on Givealittle for his recovery.
Local concern over West Auckland airport plans
Airport says application is to clarify zoning issues.
Breakdowns and crashes causing delays through Auckland
Delays are being experienced throughout the city.
Fifty elm trees on Takarunga/Mt Victoria go due to disease
The trees were carefully removed by helicopter in sections between 600 and 1200kg.
North Shore Paranormal: Home owners floored by pentagram, occult symbols
Couple went to lay carpet and made bizarre discovery in their home of 30 years.
Woman who refused to watch safety video kicked off Air NZ flight
The woman failed to comply with the instructions of flight staff, police report.
Son strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alight
Kiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.
Crash causing delays on Auckland's Northern Motorway
The crash has closed at least one north-bound lane.
'No, absolutely not': Auckland school teacher denies indecently touching boys
Benjamin Swann has voluntarily agreed to stop teaching while he disputes the claims.
'Virtual refugees': The hapū that refused to die
"We were landless, almost language-less and had all but lost our culture."
Lockdown lifted from Auckland Housing NZ offices
The Greenlane building went into lockdown after a threat was made against staff.
Largest meth factory ringleader wants day in court
Brownie Harding oversaw the largest methamphetamine lab in New Zealand.
Auckland man finds piece of plastic in his takeaway pizza
The father says he noticed a piece of plastic in the pizza just before his kids ate it.
Commuter crawl: Traffic backs up 20km after truck rolls
The crash just before the Tristram Rd off-ramp is now cleared.
Customs snag $10m in illicit drugs in airport busts
Four alleged drug couriers arrested at Auckland Airport.
Birkenhead residents fear apartment developer exploiting loophole
Developer using a loophole to build apartment block in suburban street, residents say.