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'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road

“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes

Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff

'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.

Auckland War Memorial Museum closed to public after asbestos discovery

Positive asbestos results in key areas have led to the closure of the Grand Foyer.

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells up

Peter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.

Flooding in Wairau Valley

Flooding in Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore. Video / Jonathon Edward Powell

'Pure panic': Mum speaks out after son victim of terrifying dog attack

Residents report increasing concerns about roaming, aggressive dogs.

Probe into unexplained death after discovery of man’s body in Northland

A property in Parakao has been cordoned off and a police guard is in place.

'Nothing surprises': Illegal dumping leaves Auckland with costly clean-up

More than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.

Homeowner blindsided as daily power charges increase 600%

Marlborough Lines says remote properties can’t access low-user plans.

Woman injured after driver flees Wellington petrol station

The victim was flung to the ground as the driver sped off without paying.

Nine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealer

Training, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day

The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.

Meet the solo mums who are not single parents

Mothers accompanying their kids studying in NZ are shouldering the burden of parenting.

'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack

Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.

'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets

NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

'Scene of utter devastation': Shopkeeper had only just moved in when Winz fire destroyed shop

Wendy Li 'was so happy to be starting the store again ... then this happens'.