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Auckland councillor tries again to ban helicopters in residential areas
His attempt last year resulted in the motion losing by two votes. Audio
Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu
A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have evaded injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.
Auckland's problems a 'hangover' from Labour, Luxon says
A report says Auckland is at risk of losing its status as a "global city". Audio
Fires on Great North and Parnell Roads cause traffic delays in Auckland
Parts of the main road were shut on Monday morning after the blaze at St Mary's Catholic School.
Covid-19 inquiry wraps up first session of hearings
The inquiry aims to look at lessons learned from the government response, in order to prepare for future pandemics.
'Paranoia and misinformation spread faster than Covid', inquiry told
A lack of clear communication from the government may have contributed to the spread of Covid-19 misinformation in the Māori and Pasifika communities, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has heard. Audio
Auckland councillor's further bid to block private helipads
His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.
Workers at fire-destroyed New World facing redundancy
The massive blaze two weeks ago took more than 10 hours to put out and left the building badly damaged with a collapsed ceiling. Audio
NZ firm sets sights on UK, US law enforcement agencies
What is claimed as a first-of-its-kind workplace performance service from New Zealand is gaining global attention from law enforcement and defence agencies.
Oyster farmers' 7-year battle with Watercare
A group of oyster farmers in the north of Auckland have reached their breaking point over sewage overflow and want the government to intervene. Audio
Emergency expo a 'lifeline' for suppliers following New World fire
Around 50 small businesses impacted by the New World blaze are seeking new retail partners to save revenue. Audio
'Doing the right thing': Event to help suppliers affected by supermarket fire
About 70 small local suppliers were stocked at the store.
New mapping technology to help Auckland Council combat major flooding events
A low flying helicopter equipped with Lidar sensors has been mapping the city's critical waterways.
Auckland supermarket fire believed to be accidental
All stock from inside the store to be removed and disposed of.
Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme
The meningococcal B vaccine programme for children under the age of 1 is due to end in August.
Auckland's new electric ferries set to make waves worldwide
The first of two fully electric ferries will undergo tests in the Hauraki Gulf after being launched this morning. Video, Audio
Tech experts fear cybercriminals will exploit end of Windows 10 support
New Zealand technology experts are increasing calls for people and businesses to upgrade their Microsoft devices, as Windows 10's support expiration looms.
How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations today
Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio
'Changing paperwork is not going to fix funeral debt'
The New Zealand Funeral Directors Association is disputing calls from the advocacy group Death Without Debt to remove them as cremation middlemen.
World-first NZ study could help stamp out superbugs
It aims to map antimicrobial resistance hot spots across New Zealand to help combat a growing global health threat.
Man to serve 19 years in jail for murdering Ellerslie couple
Shu Man Poon wiped tears from his eyes with his head bowed as the sentence was handed down.
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
