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Traffic easing to Auckland Airport after earlier two-car crash

Traffic is still heavy along George Bolt Memorial Drive.

Trainer who cashed in during Ellerslie closure glad Auckland Cup is back there

The return to Ellerslie has already seen the stable's winning run continue.

The cycleways of Auckland: Why do some cost so much more than others?

Not all cycleways are created equal. Here's what they cost and why.

Top Auckland school declines enrolment application despite boy living in zone

The Ministry of Education has stepped in and told the school to enrol the boy.

Have you seen Gary? Police, family fear for missing Levin man

He was last seen near Horowhenua College this morning.

Police look into name suppression breach of man who punched elderly woman at Posie Parker rally

The man’s name, occupation, photograph and town have been widely shared on social media.

Property Insider: Summerset rising on Ryman; lender didn't call 18-unit sale

While Ryman Healthcare has problems, Summerset goes from strength to strength.

'Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removal

For Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.

Houses for sale flood Auckland market, hit 11-year peak

Sale numbers plummet, new listings skyrocket: not a market in recovery at all.

Former PM slates Auckland Airport passenger delays, 'damaging NZ's reputation'

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has attacked delays for travellers at Auckland Airport.

Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database

'Credible threat' that some of the information will be posted on the dark web.

Person trapped in vehicle after powerline falls in Auckland

Fenz was waiting on the power authority to proceed with their rescue.

Duo claims MMA-trained intruder's attack warranted fatal stabbing, head kick

The co-defendants were trained in kung fu. One said punching officer also was defensive.

Cop charged with dangerous driving causing death after fleeing motorcyclist dies

The officer has been placed on restricted duties while the matter is before the court.

Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works

Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.

'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland

'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'

Discharge without conviction for man who punched elderly woman at Posie Parker protest

The young LGBTQ activist admitted punching a 71-year-old woman in the head.

Auckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse material

The man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.