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Where the roadworks are happening this summer
Roadworks are set to ramp up over the summer period, as workers make the most of warm and dry weather.
Vanuatu quake: 'You could hear people absolutely screaming their heads off'
Vanuatu locals have described hearing screams from collapsing buildings as the strong earthquake struck off the coast of Port Vila.
Relief ahead of Wynyard bridge reopening
The bridge, a "critical" connection to many businesses, was stuck in the upright position for much of 2024.
Alcohol retailers brace for earlier cut-off time in Auckland
Auckland liquor stores and other retailers are preparing to face some frustrated customers, with new rules meaning alcohol sales will end early tonight.
Person suffers serious injuries after falling 10m into lift shaft
A person has been rescued after falling ten metres down a lift shaft at Auckland's Princes Wharf this morning.
Onehunga lagoon build-up leaves boats stuck in the mud
An Auckland community say they are stuck in the mud, with years of silt making their lagoon unusable, and they are pushing for it to be restored.
Black Friday traffic jams expected at Auckland malls
In 2023, shoppers were stuck in hours-long queues at one mall - so will it be as bad this year? Audio
Concern as children young as 10 vape
A new survey shows the numbers of teens taking up vaping is dropping - but advocates say older students are falling through the gaps. Audio
Woman seriously assaulted, hospitalised after meeting teen at 2am in Auckland
A 17-year-old has been arrested, while the woman is in a serious condition.
Contactless payments to start for Auckland's buses, trains, ferries
Contactless payments are coming to Auckland's buses, trains and ferries this weekend.
'Are they listening to us?': Residents fume as AT mulls cutting ferry service
Auckland Transport is commissioning an independent study on transport options for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Audio
New fund will allow some homeowners to begin flood repairs
The details of the council scheme are still be finalised, but one resident says it still leaves some people in limbo.
Man says he was assaulted at gay bar in hate crime
Julian Suarez was taken to hospital with several injuries and says it was a hate-spurred attack at Auckland's Family Bar.
Auckland potholes to be repaired within 24 hours - most of the time
Main roads will be prioritised, while more local roads will be fixed within five days in a new push to repair potholes faster.
Changing speed limits back may cost $25m in Auckland alone
The government's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill, Auckland Transport says.
Woman killed in Auckland bus stabbing named
Kael Leona, 37, has appeared in court, charged with murdering Bernice Louise Marychurch.
Rail industry's trust and reliability issue: 'A big improvement' in Auckland
The rail industry is trying to manage a crisis in trust and reliability, as KiwiRail prepares to carry out 18 years of maintenance in one year.
Neighbours score win in battle against ex All Black's helipad
Ali Williams and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray want to land a chopper at their Westmere property - but now neighbours will get a chance to have their say.
Marokopa kids' siblings hit out at father's 'ongoing abuse'
The older siblings of Tom Phillips' missing children say they hope the latest sighting means "we are getting closer to seeing our babies again." Audio
Foodbanks fear turning families away as funding dries up
David Letele is closing his Buttabean Motivation foodbank - but the demand for food won't disappear, charities say.
Ticketed in 47 seconds: Even mobility passes not enough
Drop offs are meant to be allowed, but locals say even mobility pass-holding residents are getting pinged for stopping a few minutes.
'High risk to life' - Property owners say council must fix land still at risk
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers.
Auckland Transport reform? Mayor, Minister target 'culture of independence'
Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown feel the agency's "culture of independence... is unacceptable".
