New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blaze30 Aug 10:18 PM
PremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRD06 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapse28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKumeū crash: Police identify teen who died after vehicle crashed into house11 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandBoy dies in hospital after West Auckland crash that injured three other teensCrash on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway occurred after police signalled driver to stop. 01 Jul 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teens fight for lives after West Akl crash fleeing policeOne resident described the vehicle's speed as "insane" before the crash. 28 Jun 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrageAuckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.13 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring oneBollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.06 Jun 10:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pretty heartbreaking' – Kumeū rugby field torn up by youth's joyride in new carThe 19-year-old faces charges and his car has been impounded.03 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandKumeū Rugby Club fields torn up by teenKumeū Police got onto the case after locals awoke to the Kumeū Rugby Club fields torn up early on Saturday morning. Video / Jess McBrideWatch03 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 400kg of cannabis, cocaine in major Auckland bustThree arrests were made, including two Vietnamese nationals in Kumeū.23 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandPosh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.22 May 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessGin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executiveJason Delamore on bringing new meaning to 'work-life' balance. 14 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi encounters Brad Pitt at McDonald's drive-thru in AucklandA young Kiwi fan asked Brad Pitt for a favour while in the drive-thru. Video / SuppliedWatch09 May 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeInside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycareProsecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonThe battle at Ōrewa Beach - why a similar fight is coming to a coast near youDuring big storms the sea gouges away the sand and sweeps right in under the pōhutukawa.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone KumeūOPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural Games success for Toa HendersonHenderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.10 Mar 08:16 PM
New ZealandLocals urge river cleaning as Auckland town faces relocation due to flood risk'I can't recall the last time work was done on the river,' says McDonald.18 Feb 07:26 PM
New Zealand‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood riskThere is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.17 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandJet Car Vaporiser – this ain’t your mum’s minivan!Reporter Finlay is at the Kumeū Hot Rod Festival where the Vaporiser, a funny car with the engine of a jet that spits out streams of fire, is chilling with pilot Steve Zahorodny.Watch10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPremium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemakingKumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.17 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeHells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeventy firefighters battled a large blaze at a Kumeū battery recycling facility last night.Seventy firefighters from across Auckland battled a large blaze at a battery recycling facility in Kumeū, north of the city, last night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Nov 03:23 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': 70 firefighters battle blaze at Kumeū battery recycling centreEight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.13 Nov 10:33 AM
CrimeTeen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen carThe car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.11 Nov 07:47 PM
New ZealandLucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpotTonight's winner is the 16th punter to win Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2024.11 Sep 09:46 AM
