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'Going to take some time': Dargaville water supply still not fixed
Some residents in Dargaville are still without water and others are being asked to use as little as possible.
Broken water main fixed but water still in short supply
Kaipara Council has completed repairs on pipes that drained Dargaville's water supply. Audio
Museum to partially reopen after asbestos discovery forced closure
Auckland War Memorial Museum has been closed since 10 May, losing around $19,000 a day.
Auckland museum loses $19k a day as it's forced to stay closed
It has been almost two weeks since asbestos was discovered at the museum.
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets. Audio
Inside Auckland's 'gamechanging' new postal sorting facility
It aims to supercharge New Zealand's postal service and catch illegal drugs more often.
Murdered student remembered with pohutukawa at local park
The American entomology student was found fatally injured at a Meadowbank bus stop over Easter. Audio
Auckland mourners praise 'down to earth' Pope Francis after death
More than 100 gathered at St Patrick's and St Joseph's Cathedral to pray and sign a condolence book. Audio
Storm-damaged homes still a magnet for looters two years on
Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio
Petrol prices driven down: 'It's like a triple whammy'
Crude oil prices plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's tariff policies, but that's not the only factor driving down prices. Audio
United States no longer a trusted ally, Phil Goff says
Relishing his new-found freedom, the sacked diplomat blasted US President Donald Trump again in front of a packed lecture hall.
Property investors' group applauds new granny flat policy
The planned law change will allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without the need for a building consent.
'Should be done once and done right' - Battle over bed tax for visitors
Hoteliers hope to convince Auckland Council not to go ahead with its proposed bed tax, instead calling for a nationwide solution.
'We're in a crisis' - Disappointment coalition didn't attend emergency meeting on youth homelessness
Dozens of frontline service workers and recently homeless rangatahi spoke at the hui.
Musician sentenced to community work for domestic violence
The man's applications for a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression were both declined, however he was given an extra month of interim suppression.
Neither new stadium or Eden Park upgrade viable - advisory staff
Councillors will vote on Thursday whether to endorse one of the two competing proposals.
DOC join international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles
The project was a collaboration between the Department of Conservation, NIWA, Australia's Monash University, and American non-profit Upwell Turtles.
Whangārei considers cost of refusing fluoridation
Whangārei councillors will meet behind closed doors today to discuss the legal ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water.
'Upward and onwards' - Pasifika ready for weekend showcase
"What we've tried to really focus on this year is really keep our food and craft offering genuine and authentic." Audio
Deep sea power cable across the Tasman designed to trade surplus electricity
A deep sea power cable hopes to bring cheaper electricity to both New Zealand and Australia.
Resident feels lucky to be alive after car crashes through two homes
Police said a driver ran away after a car crashed through a fence into two houses in west Auckland.
Axe-throwing set to sharpen up Valentine's Day
From couples' axe-throwing to an R-rated zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are finding romance in some strange places this Valentine's Day. Audio
400,000 people ask for help in a month amid record benefit number
New Zealand is backsliding as food and housing become too expensive, a report has found. Audio
Two people injured by falling marble at industrial property
An industrial worker is in critical condition and two others are injured after being struck by several sheets of marble in South Auckland today.
Rock fishers lucky to be alive after 'touch and go' rescue
Surf Life Saving says a group of rock fishers are lucky to be alive after a risky rescue operation at Bethells Beach on Sunday.