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Kiwi killed in van crash a 'free spirit'

The 23-year-old Takapuna woman who died in Indonesia is being remembered as a "vibrant, friendly, free spirit who loved life".

Man fighting for life after prison stabbing

A man is fighting for his life after an incident at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on Sunday afternoon.

Wanted: Batman-like principal for school

Grab your cape and mask, one Auckland school is seeking a principal who is 'like Batman'.

Charter schools 'not deceiving public'

David Seymour has disputed claims charter schools have been inflating their NCEA exam results.

Burns victim launches safety campaign

As a 2-year-old, Jack Dragicevich, 11, suffered third degree burns to 11 per cent of his body - now he wants to warn others.

Man who robbed dairy at gunpoint caught

Wanted man Kershaw Howard, who robbed a North Shore dairy at gunpoint, was arrested this morning. Howard had warrants for his arrest

Corey Webster to keep on playing

New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster appears set to remain with the NBL club as he prepares to face court on an assault charge

Man sentenced over pub bomb threat

A business man who called a busy North Shore pub saying there was a bomb on site and everyone needed to evacuate has been ordered to do community work.

Webster's alleged victim speaks out

A man allegedly assaulted by NZ Breakers player Corey Webster when a fight broke out at a bar says he suffered a bruised rib and split lip.

Pregnant woman critical after crash

A pregnant woman is in hospital after suffering critical injuries when the car she was driving and another vehicle collided in the Dome Valley.

Daycare tragedy: Boy farewelled in India

The 4-year-old boy who died while playing on a playground at his Takapuna daycare in Auckland has been farewelled in India tonight.

McCully's replacement for election named

A staffer in East Coast Bays MP Murray McCully's local office has been selected to contest the seat at next year's election.

Troubled Hato Petera College won't close

Worried Hato Petera College principal is expecting bad news about the future of his school.

Little angel farewelled after tragic accident

Hundreds of mourners filled an Auckland church yesterday to farewell the 4-year-old boy who died at his daycare last week.

NZ sailor faces Pearl Harbour charges

A junior naval sailor allegedly left a trail of blood, his wallet including Navy ID, and a Chicago Bulls hat when he broke into a US Navy house while stationed in Pearl Harbour.

Daycare death: Service for 'little angel'

A 4-year-old boy who died at his Auckland daycare on Friday has been described as a "little angel" at a prayer service held in his memory today.

No safeguards can prevent tragedies

As investigations continue into daycare death the head of Early Childhood Council said no amount of regulations could completely safeguard against tragedy.

Daycare tragedy: Family mourns 'angel'

Auckland's Malayali Indian community is mourning one of its "little angels", who died in a "tragic accident" at a daycare centre on Auckland's North Shore.