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Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
'A place to belong': Auckland City Mission serves up Christmas lunch
More than 500 people in need will visit the mission for a hot meal today.
Nelson Airport evacuated after Xmas Day bomb scare, while weather cancels New Plymouth flight
Auckland-to-New Plymouth passengers told to board a bus or go home.
Pitch perfect: Eden Park's turf hacks for backyard cricket season
The longer and more thoughtful the preparation, the better the end result.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Person critically injured after Ōtara hit and run
The incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.
Tomra layoffs confirmed, 200 NZ workers to lose their jobs
Boss of food processor admits timing of mass layoffs is 'not ideal'.
Record-breaking money launderer wins bid to stay out of jail for Christmas
She received the longest-ever sentence for money laundering but remains free for now.
Family fuming after mother fractures legs at North Shore hospital
Aletta Langeveldt, 71, had pneumonia but left with two fractured legs.
'Could've ended my life': Jay Jay Feeney’s brother furious at shooter's sentence
'I’m stuck with the scars and memories for the rest of my life'.
Ex-prisoner of war shares secret to long life
Man believed to be New Zealand's oldest living man turns 107.
‘Significant’ armed police call-out in Papakura, no arrests
The Armed Offenders Squad were among the units called out.
'Escalated so quickly': Auckland family home destroyed in blaze after dishwasher catches fire
The fire started near dishwasher but family say they had no chance of putting it out.
Dozens exit ocean after shark spotted at Auckland’s Long Bay Beach
Auckland beachgoers leave water after shark sighting.
Santa among hundreds evacuated during St Lukes fire alarm; supermarkets slammed
Santa among those forced from mall after fire alarm.
Early morning ram raid targets Auckland dairy just before Christmas
Staff left to clean up mess this morning as police investigate.
Game, set, celebrate: Who is on the guest list for the hottest NYE party in town?
The NZ celebs set to rub shoulders with tennis elite at the ASB Classic launch party.
Steve Braunias on the 20 best things in Auckland life
There is so much to experience in this isthmus of two harbours.
Dairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court cases
He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.
Letters: Call to transform Tank Farm into a Think Farm
OPINION: "Absolutely right to call for more transparency" on waterfront plans.
ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.
Watch: Prolific Auckland tagger's video of vandalism above speeding motorway traffic
Footage shows two people running across a lane of motorway traffic before tagging signs.
Teen charged with murder of Auckland security guard, police make second arrest
The arrest comes after a 26-year-old man was also charged with murder.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
Auckland’s Laneway Festival wins fight for liquor licence
The all-ages designation for the first Laneway in four years proved unpopular with cops.
Large house fire breaks out on Auckland’s North Shore
Fire and Emergency received several calls about the Rothesay Bay blaze about 4.15pm.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest
'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.
Lift in Kiwis' pre-Christmas spending rings up $2.65b for month
Worldline data showed Kiwis' spending is up on last year in the countdown to Christmas.
Inmate charged with murder after stabbing at Auckland prison
The 47-year-old will appear in court next week.