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Photo captures moment two wharf workers take a plunge

They appeared to be working on the Hobson Wharf extension.

Dotcom extradition: Supreme Court told of 'cut-and-paste' decision

Extradition case against Kim Dotcom and others reaches NZ's highest court.

Mt Eden crash survivors improving in hospital

A girl, 11, and a woman, 35, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash.

Breakdowns cause headaches for Auckland commuters

Traffic has been crawling for some commuters.

Waiheke ferry fury: Under-fire Fullers boss faces angry commuters

Long queues, delays and cancelled services have caused headaches for commuters.

Classroom crunch: The areas where kids are learning in prefabs

A big backlog of school building work is blamed on an overstretched construction industry.

Dotcom in final Megaupload plea to Supreme Court

Seven years in the making, Dotcom has one final appeal to the Supreme Court.

National surges, National slumps: Why political polls are clashing

The new political polls published yesterday night told almost completely different tales.

Revealed: China's $11 billion NZ building spend-up

Raft of projects in pipeline over next eight years, and $2.1b of work already happening.

Win your own dream from the 10,000 dreams man

What's your dream? Fraser Grut wants to help you make it come true.

Brave crash survivor, 12, recalls crash that nearly took his leg

12-year-old recalls crash: "I am thankful for all the people that saved my life."

Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power

Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.

Emails query council response to pollution issues at Auckland beaches

A 4-year-old girl was infected at an Auckland beach marked safe for swimming.

Miracle recovery for boy who lost half his family

Wee fighter tells his dad "I love you" after crash that killed his mum and sister.

Baby boy dies in South Auckland from 'unexplained' causes

Police were called to the Randwick Park address at 9:50pm tonight.

Arthur Taylor: Why more prisoners should serve their sentence in the community

Long-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.

Auckland Councillor launches petition in response to ferry fury

Auckland Transport should have oversight of the two ferry services

Cyclist killed by suspected drunk driver a 'kind man'

"He never did anyone any harm."