Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
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Up to 80 dirt bike riders seen blocking Auckland intersections
A 14-year-old is one of four people arrested.
Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
ASB Classic headline acts all set to star on Super Tuesday
In terms of star power, it is easily the biggest session in the tennis event’s history.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Man dies while snorkelling at Auckland's Matakatia Bay
Emergency services were called to the bay around 6.40pm but the man could not be revived.
Manurewa shooting: Man’s van damaged in incident overnight in South Auckland
'Suddenly heaps of cops' - man initially thought the shots on the street were fireworks.
One person dies after water-related incident at Bethells Beach
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Four young men swept out to sea at Bethells Beach - one in critical condition
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Commercial, industrial property outlook: Where to for rents, occupancy?
A four-decade chart shows how Auckland returns have fluctuated - and where they're headed.
‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemetery
Family of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.
Auckland lifeguards repeatedly abused by swimmers, told to 'f*** off'
Lifeguards at Auckland beach were subjected to verbal abuse by swimmers.
Police appeal for information on missing Auckland teenager
Police said Marshall’s family have concerns for his welfare.
‘Declaration of war’: Auckland airport sign enrages Australians
Some Aussie travellers appear to not be able to handle the jandal.
Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer
Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.
Holiday travel ‘chaos’: Air NZ flight grounded by air-con fault
Passengers were left scrambling to find emergency lodging at the peak holiday time.
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
Grace Millane's family members receive OBEs in UK New Year Honours
Gillian Millane and her niece awarded OBEs in the 2024 UK King's Honours for activism.
People swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflow
Friday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.
'Big bang': Michael Hill jewellers attacked by men with hammers
An employee from a nearby shop said two kids went into the store in facemasks and hoodies.
Why 2023 wasn't as bad as you think - 12 things that made the world better
Some really good things happened this year. Simon Wilson selects a few.
'I had to sacrifice a lot': Fifa women’s football head appointed dame
Aucklander Sarai Bareman has been head of women's football at Fifa since 2016.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Julie King's service to education recognised
Julie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.
Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
Police appeal after Auckland teenager missing more than two weeks
Tehui, a 13-year-old from Mount Wellington, was reported missing on December 13.
Thieves less likely to target ‘unattractive’ cars, say police
Police urge car owners to take extra caution after spike in car thefts in North Auckland.
'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-up
He suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.
The young boy and the sea: 8yo lands marlin twice his size
Nate Barratt battled to bring in the monster fish for an hour and twenty minutes.
'You'll be okay, we're here to help': Cliff plunge victim's dramatic kayak rescue
The family had been holidaying on their yacht in the harbour when they heard screams.