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Revealed: 10% chance of Akld eruption in next 50 years, entire city may be evacuated

The cost of the building damage alone has been put in the tens of billions.

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catch

There is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.

'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery

Russell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.

‘I’ll carry on’: Why this Auckland councillor won’t back down despite abuse

'I only do this because I care and because I love this community.'

Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race

El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.

'Don't think we're that far away': Dalton heads north in search of AmCup venue

Cup boss says 'it's probably Europe'; other teams will help determine preliminary venues.

Amputee begs thieves to return his foot

Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, 'a bit pissed off'.

Warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs

Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.

Police investigating after Mt Eden grow house catches fire

The fire on Ellerton Rd was reported at 11.20pm.

Ponsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trial

The CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fire

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Family's residency declined as son considered ‘burden’ on health system

The family moved to Warkworth in 2020, leaving South Africa for safety.

'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers

A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.

Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab

Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.

LockerRoom: Rookie Blues fullback oval-ball superstar in making

A Blues young gun aims for triple international honours.

All Black's 12-year-old challenges girls' exclusion in school sports

Aila faced sexist remarks while playing rippa rugby at school.

Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence

Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.

Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south

A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.