SH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closure
A crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.
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Armed police called to stabbing in Auckland's Papatoetoe
16 police cars descended on the residential street overnight.
‘Straw buyers’ bought 13 guns in three months allegedly for gang-linked relatives
A 75-year-old and his daughter paid more than $21,000 on guns and ammunition.
'Caught short': Owners paying six-figure salary to onsite manager still had no emergency plan
Multi-level apartment building owners urged to check their disaster management plan.
Seven tickets share mega-rich $50 million Lotto Powerball prize
The seven lucky winners each get to bank more than $7 million.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Manurewa kitchen fire leaves three injured, one critical
Firefighters extinguished the blaze before it consumed the apartment.
'March For Nature' protest in Auckland
Well over a thousand demonstrators have packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square for the 'March For Nature' protest against the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Youth crime: A teen robber’s two-year trail of $190k mayhem revealed
Teenagers netted $140,000 of watches, rings and medallions in 45-second raid.
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Police accused of incompetence as driver fined for double-fatal street race
'Mum died on a cold road surrounded by the people who killed her.'
Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention
Victim's family question sentence imposed by court.
Racing bosses add twists to NZ’s new richest race
The NZB Kiwi is set to make one lucky charity a big winner.
Auckland crews battle large shed fire in Browns Bay, North Shore
Firefighters were called to the property about 7.45pm.
$50m must be won: Lotto to keep locations of winning tickets a secret
Those who wait until last minute to buy a ticket likely to face delays.
‘Why me?’: Grandma's fury as home with baby inside sprayed with bullets
'If I’m gonna die I’d just rather die in my own home, but I’d like to know why.'
$7m cocaine bust: Auckland police smash Australian organised crime cell
Two men arrested after $7 million worth of cocaine found in shipping container.
Man who kicked fatally stabbed MMA fighter in head refused home detention
Kevin 'Honey Badger' Hay was a popular martial arts instructor with 70,000 followers.
Posie Parker assault case: Tomato juice protester Eliana Golberstein pleads guilty
Her lawyer says he will be seeking a discharge without conviction.
Woman loses ability to move legs after ‘nangs’ nitrous oxide overdose
Auckland woman says she was using nitrous oxide to numb the pain of a back injury.
Mt Albert house fire causing disruptions, roads closed as smoke billows
Neighbours said they grabbed their passports and bolted when they saw the flames.
Destiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagers
The accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.
Māori name changes proposed for Auckland suburbs
Submissions on the proposals are now open.
Assistant principal who gave students sex toys facing criminal charges
Seelan Ramiah sent naked pictures of himself to a student and a colleague.
Police ask for sightings of missing man Hirender Chandel
Chandel was last seen on May 31, and his family are concerned about his welfare.
Traffic building up after breakdown in Waterview tunnel
The New Zealand Transport Agency said motorists should allow extra time.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
New Lynn, Henderson bus station assaults: Children as young as 10 arrested
School kids been attacked while waiting for their buses, creating fear in the community.
'It's pretty scary': Man taking out rubbish confronted by gunmen in Akl house shooting
Photos show a hole in the garage door and a car littered with shotgun pellets.
SkyCity shares tumble on suspended dividend, profit downgrade
Casino company cites the “challenging” economy and problems in Adelaide.
'Shocked': Home on 'family street' targeted in drive-by shooting
Police are keeping 'an open mind' on whether the two shootings overnight are linked.
Police investigating after young person injured in 'incident' at Auckland park
One patient was taken to Middlemore Hospital with moderate injuries.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to record must-win $50 million on Saturday
The big prize wasn't struck on Wednesday and is up for grabs this weekend.