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Police will conduct a scene examination at the Morningside property today.
One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Māngere
A person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.
Group of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raid
The youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.
‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s past
An old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.
‘A lovely boyfriend’: More women fall victim to Martin Henderson romance scam
One woman paid $120,000 and thought she was in a relationship with the actor for a year.
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
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Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Trio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in Takanini
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ Herald
‘Bloody thief’: Victims of former Tipene Funerals undertaker vindicated by guilty pleas
Fiona Bakulich swindled her grieving clients for six years.
Celebrating trailblazers this International Women’s Day
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Outrage as university says AI tutors will run lectures in course
Three AI programs are set to replace lecture slides in a university course this semester.
Inside Hiwa, Auckland University’s new sport and recreation centre
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Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
Highlanders hold off fierce Moana Pasifika fightback
The Highlanders did just enough to spoil Moana Pasifika's first game at their new home.
The big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdown
Saturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.
'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
One seriously injured after buses collide at Auckland intersection
Two people have been hurt after accident in Westmere.
Woman who gave birth on AirNZ plane planned to deliver at Te Matatini
A family member of the mum says she was in labour for 12 hours before boarding.
Body discovered in water near boat ramp in Drury
Police said the body was found by a member of the public.
From £5 budget to the Civic stage: Six co-creator and cast on hit musical’s epic journey
The pop spectacle about the six wives of Henry VIII is turning heads in Auckland.
How the Love Grace Handbag Appeal can make a difference in Rotorua
Murdered tourist Grace Millane's memory is being honoured through a Women's Refuge appeal.
‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigation
Consumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change.
Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new location
Customers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.
Man walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabis
Police also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.
Porsche for a week: Auckland FC coach gets billionaire’s car after derby win
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica was driven to beat the Phoenix
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
All Black Caleb Clarke sped 110km/h through residential zone as police helicopter followed
Newly released court documents state he also ran a red light while evading police.
‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitors
Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.
Former Caskeeters undertaker pleads guilty to misconduct charges relating to burials
Fiona Bakulich, who appeared on the popular TV show, faced 14 charges.