New ZealandTrain hits container blown on to railwayA shipping container weighing about 2.3 tonnes was hit by a midnight train after it was blown onto the main trunk railway at Otahuhu in the storm at the weekend.23 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandFirefighters wash away shampooTwo days ago the base ingredient for shampoo spilled on the road. This morning, it rained.12 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandDying prisoner could be released in daysThe family of Vicki Letele has been pleading for the fraudster to be let out of jail early so she can be with her family.06 Nov 06:02 PM
BusinessWendy's stoush goes to Supreme CourtA fight between Wendy's and Auckland Council over the resource consent for driveway changes is heading to the Supreme Court.20 Jun 04:37 AM
BusinessWendy's wins fight over drivewayBurger chain operator Wendy's has won a Court of Appeal fight for driveway changes at one of its restaurants.25 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandLarge blaze in South AucklandThree people were inside the building at the time fire broke out.21 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandWiri prisoners to get tablets for studiesPrisoners at New Zealand's newest jail will get tablet computers, as well as in-cell desktop screens, if they enrol in Open Polytechnic courses.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo significant damage in factory blazeA fire at a Wiri factory last night caused no significant damage, the company says.07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle factory blaze in South AucklandFirefighters were called to a large blaze at a tow-bar and automotive accessories factory in Wiri tonight.06 Apr 07:40 AM
BusinessWendy's loses High Court battleBurger chain Wendy’s has failed to get a High Court judge to revoke resource consent for a development next to one of its restaurants where a Carl’s Jr is planned.30 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandPoetic name slammed as 'potty'A decision to name New Zealand's biggest new private prison a place to "move out of the mist" is being called "potty" by justice campaigners.14 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWendy's drive through court fightWendy's has gone to the High Court at Auckland after a development of a rival fast-food restaurant blocked an exit from one of the burger chain's Auckland stores.31 Mar 12:30 AM
BusinessMore investment predicted in 'trophy assets'Big deals in the past six months are generating confidence, say brokers01 Jul 07:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: Pipe dreams not just for potheadsBill English's musings on the prison system are welcome. His economic strategy less so.02 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters risk lives to rescue familyTerry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandToddlers playing with fire 'disturbing' - fire serviceFire safety officers are disturbed by what appears to be a growing trend in toddlers starting fires by playing with matches and lighters. 16 Jan 12:08 AM
TravelUnder the volcanoesAuckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: WiriSilver Fern Temepara George stars as the Grand Marshal of the Farmers' Santa Parade this Sunday, leading more than 4000 participants and 280 fantastic floats through Auckland's CBD.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquor licence infuriates residentsA new bottle store licence has angered residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs after it was 'sneaked through'.21 Jul 04:00 PM
