"We have lost hope in the system," owner says.

It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.

Cars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.

There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.

With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.

'It should be an absolute priority to have this information,' public health expert says.

Petrol station worker across the road describes 'massive' blaze.

At least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.

12,500 people were sent invitations, less than a quarter booked a place initially.

Police flooded Point England on Saturday with at least eight police cars and a helicopter.

St John says demand for its ambulance service has been exceeding resourcing.

'When you get in your car, lock your doors,' police say.

One serious, one moderate after being hit by truck in East Auckland.

The diesel mechanic was believed to have been working on a forklift when he was killed.

Police are investigating another fire at an east Auckland Countdown today.

Locking toilets, instant stand-downs and vape detectors are being used to deter students.

Police are boosting Cockle Bay patrols after the latest of many dangerous incidents.

At first the residents discovered their power cut. Then they heard glass breaking.

Students arriving at the school ball had to be dropped further away because of the chaos.

The shoplifter ran off after being disarmed by security guards.

We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.

Driver managed to avoid a speeding car coming towards him, but hit a $120k Lamborghini.

Elizabeth Zhong's alleged killer still cannot be named after new Auckland court hearing.

Queues form on the Northern and Southern motorways after a crash and a breakdown.

'So painful, it feels like broken glass in my skin.'