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'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend

Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.

'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths

The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.

‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’

The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.

'Massive success': Calls renew for bed tax after SailGP event

Auckland's mayor has proposed a 2.5%-3% bed tax for event funding shortfalls.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry

Policy announcements are expected "in the coming months".

Opinion: Shane Reti wasn't demoted, he can now help shape our national identity

OPINION: Technology is key to improving export value, delivering better health outcomes,

SailGP sailor cleared of serious injury after Auckland incident led to hospital visit

The team was forced to withdraw from the second day of racing after the injury occurred.

Manukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded field

Quintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.

'Terrific afternoon': Anticipation builds for Auckland Cup

The Auckland Cup at Manukau Stadium features an $80,000 prize this Sunday.

'Our special boy': Police name toddler killed in rural South Auckland crash

Police earlier said the vehicle had crashed into a bank on the rural road.

'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in Auckland

Auckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.

Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff

Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.

‘Kept fooling myself’: Auckland man loses $50k in romance scam

The man estimated he was withdrawing $2000 a day at the peak.

Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack

George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.

What scientists are learning about potential lava flows in Auckland

A recent eruption in Spain's Canary Islands yields important new insights for Auckland.

The greening of New Zealand business

Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.

Letters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy target

OPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'

CV delays: Auckland homeowners endure long wait for new property valuations

The data was initially planned for release late last year.