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More transport disruption 'real possibility' - bus drivers' union boss

However, bus users will have an early week reprieve as bargaining continues.

388 ram-raids in 6 months, judge tells teen 'the public are fed up'

The solution involves 'all of us working together', senior cop says.

Motorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashing

The rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.

Neighbours at war: Two people injured in 'ongoing dispute'

Police said they spent a considerable amount of time trying to de-escalate the situation.

A push to keep a tiny Pacific nation's language alive

About 3200 people of Kiribati descent call NZ home. Half can speak their mother tongue.

Police pursuit ends in dramatic fashion with patrol car crash

The police car was involved in a crash in Epsom overnight.

Samoan tattooist Li'aifaiva Imo Levi on what inspires him

The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.

Fire crews kept busy overnight, after fire breaks out at a West Auckland property

A fire broke out at a property on View Rd, Henderson, overnight.

'Hideous': Delays threaten to bankrupt owners of landslip-hit homes

Families are at risk of facing bills in the hundreds of thousands for retaining walls.

South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre

Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.

Crash on Northwestern motorway after busy Lincoln Rd

The crash happened just after Lincoln Rd, Henderson.

Man's life saved after cardiac arrest during water race, but who gave mystery kiss?

It's the 3rd lucky on-water outcome for a dad saved after his heart stopped 3km offshore.

'I want people to not only hear, but feel the story behind each song'

Traditional Tongan music hits the stage in South Auckland this weekend.

'Dude, you gotta get out of here': Neighbour saves man, cat from ‘chaotic’ house fire

Residents on a street in an Auckland suburb have been evacuated due to a house fire.

Armed police raid Head Hunters gang pad, seize motorbikes

West Auckland residents can expect to see more police today, as they target gang activity.

Man in custody in relation to house fire in Papatoetoe

A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.

Two crashes and a fallen tree are causing delays on Auckland roads this morning

Auckland motorists are facing delays on the motorway network this morning.

75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising

Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.