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St John said one person on board the bus was moderately injured in the crash.
'Huge mess': Major delays on Northern Motorway after four-car pile-up
Crash cleared but delays persist as commuters warned of delays to travel times.
Changes as Magpies plot beating Auckland on the rebound
Hawke's Bay have rung the changes from the side that stalled on a frightful Friday.
Air NZ flight delayed three hours after rodent found stowed away in cargo hold
'It was a pretty unique situation that even some of the crew haven't experienced before.'
Smoke seen spewing over Auckland Central as 40 firefighters battle crane fire
About 10 fire crews and 40 firefighters were in attendance shortly after 10pm.
Opinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council boss
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Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs
The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
High Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolition
Group appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.
Downtown Akl park 'smells like poo': Council reveals possible cause of big stink
One passerby said the smell was so nauseating her head hurt and she felt dizzy.
Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals
'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.
‘Dirty money’: SkyCity handed $4.16m fine for anti-money laundering breaches
Company says it will bolster anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing systems.
Severe stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?
Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.
Court of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding system
Appeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.
Fleeing Head Hunter with loaded crossbow allegedly rams police car, crashes into school
Police arrest offender after vehicle smashes into gates at Mt Roskill Intermediate.
Coroner sets Pauline Hanna death review after Polkinghorne trial verdict
The review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.
NZ's oldest auction house responds to Temu lookalike complaints
The $180 sparkly spider brooch, its $3.63 doppelganger and an auctioneer's response.
Pizza Hut pop-up review: Does the all-you-can-eat buffet live up to childhood memories?
OPINION: Pizza Hut is running its buffet and dine-in restaurant one last time in Auckland.
Is it cheaper to buy in Double Grammar zone - or live elsewhere and pay for private schooling?
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'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E
He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.
Ritchies driver left man who had fallen under bus lying unconscious on footpath
The driver was dismissed after failing to assist the injured man or report the incident.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.
Pizza Hut's iconic all-you-can-eat buffet returns, here's a sneak peek
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'Ridiculous': Auckland Council's graveyard of rubbish bins cost $800-$1000 each
Auckland Council estimates savings of $600,000 to $800,000 by reusing removed bins.
'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket
'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.
Revealed: First look at grandstand set-up as SailGP prepares for Auckland debut
After a false start his year, SailGP will make its debut in Auckland in January.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
First look at proposed set-up for SailGP Auckland
An artist's impression of the spectator zone for SailGP's debut event in Auckland in January. Video / SailGP
Fire engulfs Avondale home, two injured in blaze
A fire investigator is being sent to the scene.
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
'Driving extremely dangerously': Gang associate arrested, firearms found after driver flees police
A woman was also spotted leaving the vehicle with a bag of firearms and ammunition.
Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police
A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / NZ Herald