Man critical after workplace incident

The incident happened at about 12:40pm on Sunday in the suburb of Wiri.

3:27 PM  The incident happened around lunchtime on Sunday in Wiri, an industrial area in south Auckland.

Teenager charged over fatal crash

Six people have been injured in a crash near Topuni in Northland.

2:48 PM  A 19-year-old will appear in the North Shore District court over a car accident that left two dead and two in hospital.

Spark Sport's Formula 1 fail

Spark Sport angered some racing fans when they were unable to watch practice sessions for the Bahrain grand prix.

Coverage stalls, leaving fans fuming, ahead of Saturday night's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Crash cleared on Harbour Bridge

Lanes going southbound on Auckland's Harbour Bridge have been blocked on Sunday morning (file photo).

A multi-vehicle crash which blocked lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge has now been cleared.

'Lock up our grandson'

A woman is struggling to keep her 14-year-old grandson under control. Having suffered a fractured upbringing, he now ...

Stealing cars, sleeping rough, huffing solvents and drinking. Henry isn't your regular 14-year-old.

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Soldier drowns in exercise gone wrong

Sergeant Wayne Taylor was killed during a training exercise in 2017 after he fell from a ladder.

A Court of Inquiry found Wayne Taylor hit his head after falling off a ladder, knocking himself unconscious as he toppled into the water.

How to deal with your racist uncle

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal is the name given to a proposed US stimulus programme that has been designed ...

OPINION: When Uncle Mike comes out with his drunken pronouncements, challenge him.

Actions have consequences

"When everything we do will ripple into the future in unexpected ways, yet the urge to act seems irresistible, perhaps ...

OPINION: We must respond to the terrorist attack in Christchurch, but actions have consequences.

Interpreters 'in no man's land'

Mohammad Ferozi, 30, (left) and Raza Khadim, 35 (right) are former Afghan interpreters for the NZ Defence Force who now ...

They helped Kiwi soldiers in Afghanistan, now they're struggling to cope with the fallout in NZ.

ARL delay semi pro comp

Pt Chevalier Pirates and Glenora Bears will play against each other live on Sky TV on Friday.

Despite the change in ownership of the Warriors, the ARL have yet to launch a semi pro comp.

Thousands exposed to lead-based paint video

Housing NZ tenant Chelsea Bullen had her home stripped of lead-based paint - but it was done without her knowledge.

The majority of Housing NZ homes across the country still contain lead-based paint according to an Official Information Act request.

Man v booze machine

Te Atatu resident Nick Smale has started a petition in West Auckland to try and bring about change to the Trusts ...

He wanted a decent local pub - and ended up in a David and Goliath fight with the monopoly running alcohol sales in West Auckland.

1080 blackmailer declined parole

Jeremy Hamish Kerr denied he would receive financial gain if 1080 was banned.

Jeremy Hamish Kerr has been busy in prison with a beekeeping business.

My new sport is 'Dadding'

How-to Dad Jordan Watson says his new favourite sport is "Dadding".

OPINION: Trying to keep up with three young daughters leaves me exhausted every week.

Play-by-play: Blues v Stormers

Melani Nanai makes a break for the Blues during last week's drought-ending win over the Highlanders in Auckland.

The Blues v Stormers a play-at-a-time at Eden Park, Auckland.

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Crash cleared on Harbour Bridge

Lanes going southbound on Auckland's Harbour Bridge have been blocked on Sunday morning (file photo).

A multi-vehicle crash which blocked lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge has now been cleared.

The day of the DVD is not done video

While video tapes are unlikely to ever make a resurgence, DVDs continue to have an appeal to families and film enthusiasts, an academic says.

Life-size clown stolen

Bus stop name 'normalised racism'

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Elderly labrador seized from home

Atticus the labrador was seized from his east Auckland home due to a lapsed registration without warning on Wednesday.

Atticus is "just a lovable wee chap who does nothing but sit at home and live his best life" - but his registration had lapsed.

Unwanted houses abound video

This small house in Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn is offered for relocation at $1000.

There's an unwanted-house surplus - you can pay $1k for this Grey Lynn tiny home, or get a bigger one free.

House makes its own power video

Murray and Lee Ann Durbin with Tyler 11, Annabelle, 8 and Hugo, 9 months have listed their pioneering 10-star Passive ...

Power bills are not a worry for the Durbin family, who have listed their 10 Homestar Passive House Plus.

A designer's own dream home gallery video

To maximise the view James created indoor/outdoor flow on all three levels of the house.

James Doole says he changed his mind 100,000 times before deciding on the final look of his waterfront home.

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Precious greenstone mere still missing

This mere was stolen from Auckland Museum on March 6 and is still missing.

A 26-year-old man will appear at Auckland District Court charged in connection with stealing the precious artefact.

Woman's royal birthday surprise video

Joan Fleming, 95, recently received a birthday letter from Buckingham Palace.

Joan Fleming, 95, played in the garden with Queen Elizabeth II when they were younger.

'Remuera tractors' prompt car park closure

An average of 10 overweight vehicles had been breaking the rules and using the top level car park in Remuera at a time.

SUVs, utes and vans were banned due to weight restrictions but drivers continued to flout the rules.

Business as usual till 3pm for schools

The paid teachers' union meeting on Tuesday has been postponed in respect for all Christchurch victims and their families.

Schools will remain open on Tuesday after cancellation of union meeting.

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Man critical after workplace incident

The incident happened at about 12:40pm on Sunday in the suburb of Wiri.

The incident happened around lunchtime on Sunday in Wiri, an industrial area in south Auckland.

Manukau man missing

Chunji Gao, known as Gary Gao, of Manukau is missing. 
The 25-year-old was reported as missing on Monday 25 March.

A man with autism, whose disappearance several years ago made headlines, has gone missing again.

Protest after nurse attacks

Staff protested outside of Middlemore Hospital with signs calling for more secure parking spots.

Staff gathered outside Auckland's Middlemore Hospital to call for better safety measures.

Rewa an 'undue risk' to safety

Malcolm Rewa has little chance of being released when he appears before the Parole Board in 2027.

Malcolm Rewa can seek parole in eight years - but his chances of release are miniscule, lawyer says.

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Half of pollution cases thrown out video

A familiar sign across some Auckland waterways. A polluted stream at Little Oneroa on Waiheke Island has had a permanent ...

Councils across the country struggle to convict those found polluting our environment, and have drastically dropped the number of cases they take to court.

Wairau Valley polluting waterways video

Wairau Outlet by Milford is permanently unsafe for swimming, like 12 other spots around Auckland and Waiheke Island.

One in four sites at Albany's industrial zone are polluting Auckland's North Shore - and business owners are slow to change their habits.

Auckland stands with Christchurch

A man wipes his eyes in Ponsonby's Sacred Heart Catholic church during a service after the neighbouring mosque was ...

Grieving Aucklanders are standing in unity in support of their Muslim neighbours.

Business as usual till 3pm for schools

The paid teachers' union meeting on Tuesday has been postponed in respect for all Christchurch victims and their families.

Schools will remain open on Tuesday after cancellation of union meeting.

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'Lock up our grandson'

A woman is struggling to keep her 14-year-old grandson under control. Having suffered a fractured upbringing, he now ...

Stealing cars, sleeping rough, huffing solvents and drinking. Henry isn't your regular 14-year-old.

Johnny Danger memorial planned

Comedian and stuntman Johnny 'Danger' Bennett died on ANZAC day in 2018 after crashing his motorbike in north Auckland.

A memorial ride along for social media daredevil Johnny "Danger" Bennett, is set to become an annual charitable event.

'Racism' causing disparities in health care

Dr Monique Faleafa of Le Va says there's no "simple solution" to fix ethnic-based disparities. We need to address ...

Māori and Pasifika people are more likely to die from cancer, heart disease, car crashes and suicide than other ethnicities.

Half of pollution cases thrown out video

A familiar sign across some Auckland waterways. A polluted stream at Little Oneroa on Waiheke Island has had a permanent ...

Councils across the country struggle to convict those found polluting our environment, and have drastically dropped the number of cases they take to court.

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'I can still feel her hug'

Beverley Cook is remembered as being "hilarious" and a breath of fresh air.

Beverley Cook would spend hours cleaning her truck after work. She died doing what she loved.

Request for more time on dieback

Kauri dieback disease on the Maungaroa Ridge Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Fix open tracks first before re-opening any more, conservationist Dr Mels Barton says.

Man still missing off Bethells Beach

The man was swept away in a rip and failed to resurface at Bethells Beach on Thursday.

A man went missing after getting caught in a rip tide.

Legal battle cost council 'significantly'

Peter Mawhinney lost a 25-year legal battle with Auckland Council at the Auckland High Court in February.

Peter Mawhinney's legal battle for his land has ended, at least for the next five years.

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Denver Chance murder accused named

Denver Chance was last seen alive in February.

Jay Christopher Lingman pleads not guilty to killing Aucklander and will go to trial in 2020.

Protest follows attack on staff

Night staff are being encouraged to use a visitor car park, closer to the main building.

Union plans safety rally as hospital bolsters security following daylight attack on two staff members

'Snug' new police cars to be replaced

The Commodore ZB liftback has less head room for rear passengers.

Healthy and safety concerns about a lack of headroom sees new liftback police cars taken off frontline duties.

Touching tribute stops traffic

A kete of aroha adorns the fence outside the south Auckland school.

A kete of aroha, a flower for every Christchurch shooting victim and a beautiful portrait have stopped traffic outside a school.

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'I can still feel her hug'

Beverley Cook is remembered as being "hilarious" and a breath of fresh air.

Beverley Cook would spend hours cleaning her truck after work. She died doing what she loved.

Fear stopping male abuse victims video

Philipe Eyton was sexually abused from the age of 8 until 11. He has never confronted his abusers.

Men spoke up about abuse after the Sunday documentary #Mentoo. Michael Jackson film hasn't had the same effect.

Appeal dismissed over 'callous' bashing

Lee Hart died after suffering a fatal blow to her head by her partner Kevin Everett.

Kevin Everett went fishing with friends the day after he gave his partner the beating that would ultimately kill her.

Truck fire, car crash

A crash has resulted in a second road closure in Warkworth on Monday afternoon.

Two traffic incidents, two road closures. Motorists can expect heavy traffic in Warkworth.

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'I can still feel her hug'

Beverley Cook is remembered as being "hilarious" and a breath of fresh air.

Beverley Cook would spend hours cleaning her truck after work. She died doing what she loved.

Family desperate to find son

A missing person sign of Guoquan (Laurence) Wu outside the home his family is staying in - Wu has been missing since ...

"Mum and Dad have arrived, please come home soon."

Dieback fears over treatment plant video

An aerial view of the current Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Major earthworks in a forest closed to foot traffic "makes absolutely no sense", residents say.

'Racism' causing disparities in health care

Dr Monique Faleafa of Le Va says there's no "simple solution" to fix ethnic-based disparities. We need to address ...

Māori and Pasifika people are more likely to die from cancer, heart disease, car crashes and suicide than other ethnicities.

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