Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
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Toll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?
Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".
Two seriously hurt following crash in Warkworth
Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the Sandspit Rd area.
'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customers
The abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.
Excuses, lies and sad stories at police lockdown checkpoints
The Weekend Herald joined police on the front line as they set up long weekend checkpoints
Police out in force at checkpoints: Are Kiwis following the rules?
Police on Covid-19 checkpoints are pleased with the level of compliance from Kiwis
Dinosaurs shopping in New World, unicorns at Pak'nSave
Kiwis are finding alternative ways of staying protected while shopping in the pandemic.
A toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.
Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.
Milk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residents
Auckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
'Horrific': Burglar kicks female St John paramedic unconscious
A female St John ambulance officer kicked unconscious in 'horrific' attack in Warkworth.
NZTA warns motorists of lengthy delays north of Auckland
Motorists are being told to consider using different routes or leaving later than planned.
Motorists get first glimpse of new highway to Warkworth
The new highway, finishing just past Warkworth, is due to open in October 2021.
Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
Wild wind sends trampoline flying into power lines
Power cut hits 41 homes in Stokes Valley as wild winds cause havoc.
Tree cleared on SH1 north of Warkworth
A tree was blocking State Highway 1 north of Auckland.
Aucklanders slow to vote in local body elections
Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.
SH1 reopens after serious crash near Warkworth
The crash happened just south of Warkworth in north Auckland.
Northland MP: Northern railway 'a white elephant'
National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.
The doorknock that changed their lives: The mother and the cop
On a doorstep in the darkness, tragedy brought them together. This is their story.
Auckland school choice set to tighten
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
61 new schools planned, one new one funded
Government plans 61 new schools; funding announced for one at Milldale.
Water rescue after fishing net catches man
The alarm was raised after a passerby heard cries for help and a flashing light.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Brave crash survivor, 12, recalls crash that nearly took his leg
12-year-old recalls crash: "I am thankful for all the people that saved my life."
Blustery weather downs tree, halts traffic near Pūhoi
Tree that was blocking State Highway 1 north of Auckland cut up and moved.
Police led on chase from Newmarket to Warkworth
A fleeing driver has damaged a police vehicle.
Duck shooter without a gun and hunting licence convicted
Duck hunter without firearms and hunting licence sentenced to community detention.
Person dead after truck collides with car in Warkworth
The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.
Mum, toddler killed in head-on crash: Other car drove off
Teenager faces charges after mother and child die on Northland road at weekend.
'You're looking yummy': Woman's shock at bus driver's comments
Passenger wants bus driver taken off route after she says he sexually harassed her.
Parking fees create 'chaos' for park-and-ride commuters
On-street parking fees fuel demand for free spaces at Albany park-and-ride.
Not guilty plea to beach murder charge
A man died following an argument on a beach north of Auckland.