'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
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Iwi-led native plant nursery gets Auckland Airport Christmas grant
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe money boxes dotted around the airport.
Lawyer accused of improperly obtaining neighbour's convictions in driveway stoush
He then revealed the criminal history to a property manager during a mediation meeting.
'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decision
The male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.
Police bust two Auckland drug rehab facilities; seize AK-47, cash, 2kg meth
One of those arrested was a patched gang member.
Auckland Transport bus driver assaulted by passenger on North Shore
A 31yo man has been charged with wilful damage and injuring with intent to injure.
‘That's the aura he has’: Savea already lifting new Moana Pasifika teammates
The All Blacks star made a brief appearance at his new club.
Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.
Bloods gang added to patch ban list after initially being missed out
Also added to the list is Auckland's TwoEight Brotherhood, taking the total to 37 gangs.
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
Merger by stealth? RNZ to move in with TVNZ in Auckland in 2025
The two public broadcasters will come together physically in Victoria St.
One dead, six injured in two crashes south of Auckland
The crashes happened in Karaka and on the Waikato expressway.
Review: AKL Airport released a 'Love Actually' spoof and it's as cute as you'd expect
OPINION: It turns out Hugh Grant was right; love really is all around us.
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress dating Chanel heir; twins for cricket star; new TV couple
Ali Andrews has found love with Raph Wertheimer, heir to a multi-billion dollar fortune.
Summer 2025: Auckland's best activities for families
Indoors and out, 10 of the best places to enthrall children and parents alike.
'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad driving
Overseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.
'Hugely grateful': Christmas grant will help Sth Auckland youth attend sports camp
The $10,000 grant is funded from the globe moneyboxes dotted around the airport.
Watch: Ex-All Black's daughter expresses regret at hit-and-run sentencing
Widow: 'You drove away with indifference, you left the scene and left him to die.'
'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad
'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.
Serious crash in South Auckland leaves one critical, delays expected
Motorists in the area are advised to expect delays.
Kidz First Christmas campaign and party
Margi Mellsop talks about the Kidz First Christmas campaign and party for families held at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Video / Alex Burton
Gang patch ban: Head Hunters West boss back in court
He allegedly displayed gang insignia on the day the ban came into force.
'Hitch-hiking' python found in Auckland factory
It was a 'non-venomous female' from Australia.
Jack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'
Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.
Two Auckland motorway crashes cause long delays for drivers
Motorists are being advised to expect delays.
'I didn’t appoint him': Collins looked at stripping KC's title over alleged 'appalling behaviour'
Winston Peters says he is considering whether to take further action.
'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights
An Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.
Strangers targeted in unprovoked West Auckland attacks, police search for man
Police said nobody was seriously injured in the attacks.
Apology after judge, celebrity doctor husband gatecrash NZ First Xmas party
Row erupts at exclusive private member's club, top judge rules on rude behaviour.
'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village resident
Cordons are in place around the damaged cabin.
ProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas
'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.