Tsunami risk highest from Kermadec Trench

The last major tsunami in Auckland, in 1960, was caused by an earthquake in Chile (file photo).

Earthquakes in particular places could have a massive effect on Auckland if a tsunami follows, scientists say.

NZ's top ticketing speed cameras

The speed camera in Ngauranga Gorge is Wellington?s only entry in the top ten highest earners of 2018. It recorded ...

A camera installed near Whangārei last year has quickly become the biggest money-spinner.

Whale poo could hold answers video

Bryde's whales in the Hauraki Gulf stuck to a few of their favourite foods from the available 1235 zooplankton types.

Bryde's whales are picky eaters - but climate change could rob them of their favourite foods, scientists find.

Gun law passes first reading

David Seymour misses chance to object gun law reform urgency

A new gun law banning all semi-automatic weapons used during the Christchurch terrorist attack has passed its first reading.

Woman critically injured

A woman is in critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after being dropped, badly injured, at a south Auckland medical ...

Police investigating after woman was rushed to hospital after being dropped at south Auckland clinic.

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Lego suing Zuru video

Lego has accused Zuru of copying its Minifigurines, Friends figurines and block tape.

The Danish toy giant claims the Kiwi toy maker stole its figurine designs.

Worker out of hospital after electric shock

The worker received an electric shock from a freezer.

A Mt Roskill butcher is carrying out an internal investigation into the incident which will be reviewed by WorkSafe.

Wellington lawyer suspended

Andrew MacLean Morrison has had his practising certificate suspended for six months. (File photo)

A senior Wellington lawyer is one of three lawyers disciplined recently.

$10m for mental health unit

Stage one of the new Tiaho Mai mental health unit at Middlemore Hospital was opened in November.

Middlemore Hospital's Tiaho Mai build is back on track after the construction company went into receivership.

25,000 Winter Energy recipients can keep funds

MSD will not be seeking to recover the $3.4m of 2018 Winter Energy Payments made in an error. Although unauthorised, ...

MSD spent $3.4 million of unauthorised funding on the payment scheme before an error was discovered.

How's your pet's CV?

The house is advertised as available for $1300 a week.

Property manager says animal owners will need to supply details if they want to rent $1300-a-week house.

Patients at 'extreme risk' of fire

Patients at Manukau Superclinic's adult surgery recovery ward were at "extreme risk" of fire. It took more than three ...

DHB warned buildings were riddled with fire protection "shortcomings" requiring "urgent attention", but took years to fix the issue.

Paedophile: 'Keep it a secret or else'

A man in his 50s attempted to rape an eight-year-old girl and sexually violated her sister.

Man who put drawers against a door while he attempted to rape a young girl is jailed.

No more free parking near hospital

Auckland Transport is introducing paid and time-restricted parking to streets around North Shore Hospital.

Daughter of former long-stay patient worries for others in her position, saying she wouldn't have been able to afford to visit her mum.

Illegal searches deserve closer look

Fifteen inmates at Auckland Region Women's Correction Facility were subjected to illegal searches for contraband, with ...

OPINION: Corrections has paid $25,000 each to 15 women who faced illegal body cavity searches. But what went on deserves its own thorough strip search.

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Worker out of hospital after electric shock

The worker received an electric shock from a freezer.

A Mt Roskill butcher is carrying out an internal investigation into the incident which will be reviewed by WorkSafe.

From Model T to Ford Lofts video

100 years ago Model T Fords came off the assembly line - now the Parnell factory features uber-cool lofts.

Two charged after stabbing

Electric shock at butcher shop

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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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Woman critically injured

A woman is in critical condition in Middlemore Hospital after being dropped, badly injured, at a south Auckland medical ...

Police investigating after woman was rushed to hospital after being dropped at south Auckland clinic.

Son 'robbed of care and love'

Ephraim Beazley stabbed his ex-partner Xi Wang to death as she held her toddler.

Man stabbed his former partner 18 times while she held their two and a-half-year old son. He later called police to confess to what he had done.

$10m for mental health unit

Stage one of the new Tiaho Mai mental health unit at Middlemore Hospital was opened in November.

Middlemore Hospital's Tiaho Mai build is back on track after the construction company went into receivership.

Patients at 'extreme risk' of fire

Patients at Manukau Superclinic's adult surgery recovery ward were at "extreme risk" of fire. It took more than three ...

DHB warned buildings were riddled with fire protection "shortcomings" requiring "urgent attention", but took years to fix the issue.

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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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Tsunami risk highest from Kermadec Trench

The last major tsunami in Auckland, in 1960, was caused by an earthquake in Chile (file photo).

Earthquakes in particular places could have a massive effect on Auckland if a tsunami follows, scientists say.

No more free parking near hospital

Auckland Transport is introducing paid and time-restricted parking to streets around North Shore Hospital.

Daughter of former long-stay patient worries for others in her position, saying she wouldn't have been able to afford to visit her mum.

'Shattered' by loss of mother and toddler

Janiah Fairburn, also known as Jahnaiah, and her 2-year-old daughter Azarliyah were killed in a crash in Northland on ...

Relatives mourn "wasted potential" of "nurturing" mum Janiah Fairburn and 2-year-old Azarliyah who died in a crash.

Psychotic patient left mental health unit

A teenager was missing for two days after leaving an Auckland mental health unit (file photo).

DHB didn't adequately monitor teen who left mental health unit, then went missing for two days, decision finds.

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Tsunami risk highest from Kermadec Trench

The last major tsunami in Auckland, in 1960, was caused by an earthquake in Chile (file photo).

Earthquakes in particular places could have a massive effect on Auckland if a tsunami follows, scientists say.

'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 Wait?kere 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.

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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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Crash on Hibiscus Coast

The crash was cleared and the road reopened shortly before 1pm.

A two-vehicle crash in Silverdale, which put one person in hospital, has now been cleared.

'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.

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Tsunami risk highest from Kermadec Trench

The last major tsunami in Auckland, in 1960, was caused by an earthquake in Chile (file photo).

Earthquakes in particular places could have a massive effect on Auckland if a tsunami follows, scientists say.

$20k fine for bush track breaches video

Auckland Council says it believes locals are breaching the track closure at Clark Bush Track in West Auckland.

Residents are threatened with a hefty fine for breaching closed kauri track rules - but they say they're not to blame.

Once admired, now abandoned video

This Mid-century Modern house could be brought back to its original splendour, which saw it serve as a show home in the '50s.

Once proudly promoted in the 'Parade of Homes', this Mid-century Kelston home is for sale as is, where is.

Psychotic patient left mental health unit

A teenager was missing for two days after leaving an Auckland mental health unit (file photo).

DHB didn't adequately monitor teen who left mental health unit, then went missing for two days, decision finds.

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