Airbnb shock: Homeowners stung with huge rates rises
Up to 3800 Airbnb owners in Auckland expected to be hit by new bed tax.
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In your neighbourhood? Find out where Auckland's new schools will be built
Four or five new high schools and eight to 10 new primaries to cope with Auckland growth.
A look back on some of New Zealand's celebrity animals
As we farewell the whale, we remember some of our favourite celebrity animals.
Motorist escapes collision with stolen car: 'I am so shocked no one died'
"In my rear view mirror and there were just trucks and cars swerving out of the way."
Three teens in custody after 'terrifying' motorway crash
A vehicle drove the wrong direction on motorway before crashing.
Two teens and a 12yo in custody after 'terrifying' motorway pursuit, crash
A vehicle drove the wrong direction on motorway before crashing
'Amoral, callous' man who robbed car crash victim jailed
He posed as someone trying to help, then at the nearest opportunity did the unthinkable.
Papakura fire: Person with severe burns
A person has received serious burns after a house fire in Papakura.
Here's why fewer kids walk, bike to school
Parents have let rip on hazards facing the foot or pedal power school commute.
Waterview Tunnel travel times revealed
There's a couple of notable exceptions to the positive impact on journey times.
'It's a lonely life': Raising grandkids puts retirement on hold
Shirley Afoa is one of a growing group of grandparents raising their grandkids in NZ.
Teen charged with manslaughter of security guard named
Goran Milosavljevic was allegedly felled by a single punch to the head from the youth.
Child in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in Papakura
A police spokesman said the child had been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
National's Judith Collins said she did not mean to offend when she liked offensive tweet.
National MP Judith Collins has apologised after liking an offensive tweet.
Traffic: Breakdowns causing delays as rush hour begins
Traffic is heavy on all Auckland motorways.
Pink papier-mache pig pinched in brazen daytime heist
The owner said she'd be willing to take the matter to court if the thief could be found.
Complaints about bin tag system come flooding in
More complaints about new bin tag system have come flooding in.
Rubbish woes: Tags taken but bins left behind
Full bins with the tags taken were left for days on the side of the road, says resident.
Accused arsonists appear in court over 15 fires
Two alleged arsonists were terrorising South Auckland with a spate of fires.
Court delays: Fears for children's safety
Fears children's safety at risk due to delays caused by a lack of security in courthouses.
Armed offenders squad callout in Papakura
A witness observed police gearing up before enter Papakura street and cordoning it off.
Strike chaos for South Auckland buses
About 87 buses have been cancelled tomorrow as Auckland bus drivers strike.
Serial arson attacks: Firebugs target schools, houses
Two young men have been charged with torching several buildings in South Auckland.
Slain supermarket guard mere months away from NZ citizenship
Goran Milosavljevic's two sons were pallbearers during the ceremony.
Arrest follows multiple Manukau arson attacks
Police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests.
Security guard's death: Teen charged with manslaughter
The man was assaulted in a Papakura supermarket yesterday and died early this morning.
Supermarket security guard dies after in-store assault
The suspect is a 17-year-old teenager from South Auckland
Hero cop risked life to save man from burning car
Two rescuers took one arm each to pull the driver out seconds before the car exploded.
Car explodes moments after man pulled from it
Two people risked their lives pulling a man from a burning car.
Critically injured person pulled out of burning car
One person has been taken to hospital in a critical condition in a crash in Papakura.
Forecasters' Twitter feeds show speed of storm's escalation
Warnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.
Auckland Boy, 8, gets $23,000 tax bill
Father of 8-year-old schoolboy gobsmacked after a huge tax bill is sent to his son by IRD.
Critics on review team point to big shake-up for schools
Taskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.
Power restored for 1800 homes in Auckland
Network provider Vector has confirmed power is back on in Papakura and Takanini.