Howick home invasion: Terrified residents flee to safety as late night break-in unfolds
At first the residents discovered their power cut. Then they heard glass breaking.
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Auckland residents fight council's plans to sell parks and reserves
The issue could have wider ramifications for the city's green spaces.
Watch: Man flees police as dirt bikers use pristine golf green as racing track
Motorbikes careened over course as players teed off.
Sharks sighted in water off Auckland beaches; warning to swimmers
'We were more worried about the kids on the beach and people on jet skis.'
Murder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind bars
Daryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.
Playgrounds and toilets could be closed by Auckland Council
The council has already closed service centres in Birkenhead and Glenfield.
Elizabeth Zhong homicide mystery: Did the killer leave NZ?
Did Elizabeth Zhong's killer leave the country before police found the body?
'Important player': Comanchero Jarome Fonua jailed for four years and six months
Covert Operation Nova netted 18 arrests. Today the gang's secretary was sentenced.
Good Samaritan who stopped beating praised by police
Top cop: "Mr Ropiha should be commended for stepping in."
Hero couple rescue mother, baby from fire - then have car stolen at A&E
The pair rescued a trapped mother and baby - only to have their car stolen at the A&E.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
'Gross misinformation': Judith Collins defends Ngaro's social media post
Judith Collins is at the Howick Village Market in Auckland today.
Auckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'
Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.
Call to scrap NCEA exams as students 'choose life over education'
Students staying at home: 'They are choosing life over education.'
College-branded mask now part of school's uniform
More school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.
Man's $33k rates bill deal with council - He won't have to pay until after he dies
"I won't pay rates until after I've left the earth."
Chicken farmer's $50k stoush with Auckland council over unpaid rates
Auckland Council is taking legal action over unpaid rates on a former chicken farm.
'Last resort': Homeowner facing forced sale hasn't paid rates in 7 years
The man says the council's actions are 'ruthless' and he is vowing to stay put.
Council's 'ruthless' rates crackdown': Man faces losing home
Auckland's biggest outstanding rates bill is a whopping $217,000.
This Kiwi teen was paralysed overnight. This is her message of hope.
Just keep pushing through tough times, teen tells Kiwis struggling in a Covid-19 world.
Chris Luxon on God, John Key, and capsicums
Christopher Luxon says he has a lot to learn about his new political job.
'The shelves are getting empty': People buying Dettol by the box amid coronavirus fears
An Auckland supermarket is having to bring in extra stock of Dettol products.
Flatmates charged $150k after Work and Income say they are lovers
They say they're flatmates. Work and Income says they're lovers. Now they owe $150k.
High school cancels grad dinner after alcohol-fueled parties
Parents were told of the decision in an email from the principal this morning.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
Political candidates warned against virtual cash handouts
Warning comes after Howick local board candidate hands out virtual cash on WeChat.
Crash witnesses feared son was caught up in fatal smash
A man in his 30s was killed in the crash on Aviemore Dr on Friday.
Large Auckland school confirms measles case
An email from principal Steven Hargreaves was sent to parents and caregivers on Friday.
New grant 'will help NZ's learning tail'
"A huge step in the right direction for supporting the tail of learning".
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Modern learning in NZ: Why the right answer is not enough anymore
Getting the right answer is not enough in a modern maths class.
Modern learning: Searching for online/real-world balance
Just how much learning should be done on paper verses digital devices?
Elderly patients treated following suspected fire at rest home
Fire crews sent to rest home after automatic alarm triggered.