There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.

The famous brand logo was well alight before a fire crew arrived.

Six people were moderately injured in the crash.

All lanes on the Southern Motorway are open again following the incident.

'The decisions of the past have determined our current budgetary woes.'

A passenger said people were still boarding his flight an hour after scheduled departure.

Witnesses said the car was revving its engine before it drove into the crowd.

The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.

Thousands have packed the city ready for Auckland's largest Santa Parade.

Thousands have packed Auckland’s Queen St for the city’s Santa Parade that’s sure to bring a smile to kids from one to 92. Video / Alex Burton

In life, Jack Piggott-Newton says, 'we’re remembered for our actions'.

Two men were held down and shot in their legs in the harrowing pre-dawn attack.

Police are investigating to establish the circumstances of the shooting.

Police say Eden was found overnight.

St John took the woman to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition after 4.40pm.

Police promise no tolerance for unlawful activity from huge gang funeral ride.

The incident happened as the parade travelled down Great North Rd.

Police promise no tolerance for unlawful activity from huge gang funeral ride.

Auckland's Santa Parade float maker Peter Taylor reminisces on his 50-y long career

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The league legend has a new starring role.

'Incredible success' as tumour removed from young girl's brain when awake.

Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.

The impressive big-rig and car are the same as those in the famous Burt Reynolds flick.

The woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.

She'll be in a car during the parade but also plans on greet people up close.