Auckland
Heritage celebrated at Papatoetoe launch
Papatoetoe’s history will be celebrated this month with the launch of a new heritage trail and artworks.
June 17, 2013, 3:52 pm-
'Time to speak up' on Auckland's future generations
Aucklanders are being called to speak up on the important issues facing our children and young people, with the launch of a draft action plan.
June 17, 2013, 12:49 pm -
State Highway 16 re-opens
State Highway 16, at Helensville north of Auckland has re-opened after a serious crash around 7am.
June 17, 2013, 12:28 pm -
Cause of motorway crash not yet known
Police are investigating the cause of a serious crash on Auckland's southern motorway.
June 17, 2013, 10:56 am -
Man's condition improving after balcony fall
The condition of a man who fell from an apartment building in central Auckland over the weekend has improved.
June 17, 2013, 9:19 am -
Three injured in SH16 accident
Three people have been injured in a collision between a truck and a car north-west of Auckland.
June 17, 2013, 8:39 am -
Serious crash closes SH16 in Helensville
As a result of a crash involving multiple vehicles, SH16 between Twin Springs Drive and Wharepapa Road is closed and diversions are in place.
June 17, 2013, 8:16 am -
Businessman launches campaign for Albany seat
A businessman making a bid for an Auckland Council seat says he has the backing of his local MP and two sitting councillors.
June 17, 2013, 8:00 am -
Businessman launched campaign for Albany seat
A businessman making a bid for an Auckland Council seat says he has the backing of his local MP and two sitting councillors.
June 17, 2013, 7:42 am -
Two Auckland Smokefreerockquest finals held
A talented line up of musicians took the stage at the Raye Freedman Centre on Saturday for the inaugural Auckland solo/duo final of Smokefreerockquest.
June 16, 2013, 9:41 pm -
Burst of heavier rain for Auckland
Widespread rain across Auckland city is about to intensify as the main part of the band, with sub-tropical elements, moves down slowly from the north.
June 16, 2013, 3:01 pm -
Attempt to climb down building ends in 15 floor fall
Police enquiries have revealed no suspicious circumstances surrounding the fall a man from the 15th floor of the Volt Apartment building.
June 16, 2013, 3:05 am -
Man falls 15 floors from apartment building
At about 2 am this morning Fire, Police and Ambulance were called to the Volt Apartment building at the corner of Queen St and Mayoral Drive, where a man in his 20s had fallen from a balcony on the 15 storey building.
June 16, 2013, 2:45 am -
Lucky weekend for Auckland Lotto player
One lucky Lotto player from Auckland will be cracking open the bubbles tonight, after winning a $1 million Lotto First Division prize.
June 15, 2013, 8:41 pm -
Small explosion on the North Shore
Just before 2pm today emergency services responded to a reported explosion on Forrest Hill Road near to intersection with East Coast road.
June 15, 2013, 3:00 pm -
Offender apprehended after shooting at Police
At about 5:15pm Police were called to an address in Awaruku Road Torbay where a disturbed man was reported to be brandishing an air rifle.
June 14, 2013, 8:56 pm -
Armed offenders callout on North Shore
The Police armed offender squad is currently dealing with an incident in the vicinity of Awaruku Road Torbay, where shots have been fired from a high powered air rifle. No one has been injured at this stage, however cordons are in place on surrounding roads and both traffic and pedestrians are unable to enter the area.
June 14, 2013, 7:10 pm -
Quick Fix on this month at Unitec
Quick Fix is the Unitec Department of Performing and Screen Arts' launching pad for tomorrow's playwrights.
June 14, 2013, 2:23 pm -
Timeframe extended for Convention Centre agreement
The Government and SkyCity Entertainment Group have extended the timeframe for negotiation of the final agreement to design, build and operate the $402 million New Zealand International Convention Centre.
June 14, 2013, 8:30 am -
Phone book delivery numbers slashed
Proof that more and more of us are letting our fingers do the walking across the keyboard, rather than the White Pages.
June 14, 2013, 6:23 am
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