Second ladder truck breakdown hits Auckland
The only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Auckland
'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.
'Enough is enough': Reward posted after 'sick' dog abuse video
Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.
Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons
The Warriors have been hit with a string of injuries after a thrilling Magic Round win.
Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.
Market close: SkyCity shares fall 6% as NZX 50 trades flat
The casino operator has downgraded its earnings guidance for the second time.
'Backwards behaviour': Victoria law students forced to hand write exams
Victoria Uni aims to ensure exams are AI-free, supporting genuine student effort.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.
‘Absolutely love him’: Webster defiant as Warriors half linked with Cowboys
‘I’ve got no intention of letting him go.’
'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blaze
Nine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.
Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit
'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD
'The research had been done, he just needed to put it together.'
Westpac CEO intervenes after pensioner loses $158k in bank transfer error
The money went to an Auckland woman who allegedly spent it on cars and transfers.
'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Parents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary school
The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.
Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.
Police investigate ‘suspected arson’ at Auckland McDonald's
Police are carrying out a scene examination at the restaurant this morning.
How property traders made millions flipping homes: Inside 71 Auckland real estate deals
The Herald reveals gains and losses on $60m of homes flipped by Hills Real Estate traders.
One dead as Auckland highways crashes cause traffic chaos
The Southwestern Motorway reopened to traffic three hours after the crash.
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes. Video \ NZME
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
'Traumatised': Video of man swinging, bashing South Auckland dog sparks outrage
Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Nearly 500k people behind on loan payments, mortgage arrears hit eight-year high
The OCR has fallen 200 basis points since August, but home owners are still struggling.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
How Trump's 'rocky, chaotic, shambolic' second term is already impacting NZ
One expert believes Trump's polices are already undermining NZ's national interests.
Destiny Church faces move from Auckland headquarters, new home still not locked in
The church moved into its current Wiri property in 2014.