The alarm was raised after the police Eagle helicopter spotted the sharks' shadows.

Several paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.

Mike McClennan's loved ones want to give back to the community that helped them.

Aucklanders can brace for more wild weather today as more thunderstorms predicted.

The circumstances of the incident are not yet clear and police are making inquiries.

Almost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.

Police making inquiries after motorist risks lives on public road.

Police have released a blurry image of the last time Mike McClennan was seen.

Police have set up a mobile truck at Waiwera and are seeking information from the public.

Mike McClennan was last seen in Orewa around 5pm.

"It is the beginning of life again, it's like freedom," mum tells.

Ana Carolina has been in Starship Hospital since she was five months old.

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

Racialised politics, whether it comes from Māori or Pākehā, is deplorable and divisive.

Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.

Government plans 61 new schools; funding announced for one at Milldale.

"Her initial response was 'thank god you guys were here, I thought I was gone'."

Corin Copeland has a heart condition that is so rare that it has no name.

A small fire started in Orewa College's carpentry room

An injured cyclist says he may not have survived a crash if the car was going any faster.

Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.

Three people have been spotted clinging to an upturned boat at Orewa, north of Auckland.

Cop Kevin Burke has denied charges of indecent assault and unlawful sexual connection

Four people have been arrested after a number of serious assaults in Whangaparaoa.

"Now it's quite mammoth event. We've created a giant."

An unknown Lady in Pink helped fill the bellies and hearts of Auckland firefighters.

Teen stabilised, flown to Middlemore Hospital by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.

Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.