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Wynyard Quarter bridge reopens after second technical issue in two days

Eke Panuku officials say staff closed the bridge to investigate a sensor issue.

Christmas grant will help south Auckland families feed their children

The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.

Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards

OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'

'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floor

The woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.

Arrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gig

The judge said he wouldn't let the court be 'an absolute laughing stock'.

Coroner to hold pre-inquest conference into death of Pauline Hanna

A coroner says there is public interest in examining the circumstances of her death.

Cyclist in serious condition after collision with concrete truck in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene around 5.30pm.

Treatment of inmates at prison's extreme risk unit cruel, inhuman - Chief Ombudsman

There are currently 13 prisoners in Auckland Prison’s unit.

Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after police incident, southbound traffic delays remain

Southbound traffic is backed up from the Harbour to Northcote Rd.

Fears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer

'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'

'Hit the jackpot': Security footage shows $10,000 of tools taken in brazen Auckland burglary

The owner said the burglary has left his children feeling nervous and shaken.

Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland

There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.

'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber

The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.

Legendary Auckland restaurant SPQR's replacement name revealed

It promises to be 'a feast for the senses, with a high-end drink and food offering'.

Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ

Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.

'Serious threat': Auckland Mitre 10 defends staff after viral video shows forklift worker threatening driver

'He was not rational and his behaviour was highly erratic.'

Fleeing vehicle leads cops to South Auckland weapons, drug haul

Four people were arrested as a result of the pursuit.

Grey Lynn resident's tools stolen during morning robbery

A Grey Lynn resident's tools were stolen during a brazen early morning burglary in the central Auckland suburb. Video / Supplied