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Samoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remain
Last time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.
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Prominent Auckland state school faces 'forcible' charter school takeover bid
The Bewt trust wants Kelston Boys’ converted by January 2026 under new management.
'Double-crossed': Grave was already dug for teen in mafia-like 'hit', jury told
Three Head Hunters-affiliated defendants allegedly lured him to a 3m-deep hole.
West Auckland police chase ends in arrest after firearm report
Police tracked the vehicle for more than an hour across West Auckland.
'Terrifying ordeal': Teen charged over knifepoint assault, robbery at park
Police later found pistol, ammunition and cannabis when they raided a Glen Eden property.
Video game industry incentives: Hipkins one-ups Reti
The sector is heading for $1b in revenue by 2027 but firms still fear a loss of talent.
Man accused of New Lynn killing is named
He was arrested at the same home where paramedics were unable to save Joseph Walsh.
What you need to know about this week's mega strike as Judith Collins fires back
Up to 100,000 public sector workers are going on strike on Thursday, October 23.
Master tattooist warns of botched jobs as ACC claims top 500 per year
Choose carefully: Some tattoos have become so infected amputation was threatened.
Pedestrian seriously injured after crash in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.15pm.
Police investigate West Auckland bar robbery
Police are investigating after a worker was hospitalised following a violent bar robbery in Glen Eden. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland man charged with dozens of child sex offences
Some of the charges carry a maximum prison term of 14 years.
'Loudest bang': Electric bus smoking after crashing into West Auckland train station
Pictures show the moment an Auckland Transport bus crashed into a station.
Man who ran over 14yo, dragging him 30m, had been banned from driving for medical reasons
Police found him 3km away in the act of removing damaged parts from his minivan.
‘It just blew up’: Man charged after West Auckland house erupts in flames during police raid
A 54-year-old man faces arson and drug production charges.
'Bleeding profusely': Hero bus driver saves victim after LynnMall terror attack
Driver Sharon Colquhoun shared how a stranger told her to "get the hell out of here".
'Unscrupulous, incompetent': Disgraced realty agent jailed for concealing income while bankrupt
Aaron Drever misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.
Major Henderson junction reopened, man in custody after 'threatening comments'
Police responded to an incident at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Sel Peacock Drive.
Auckland land values: Which suburbs are most popular and why?
Convenience trumps coastal views: people want to live near shops and jobs.
Blockbuster move: A-list film stars set to buy Auckland studios in multimillion-dollar council deal
Screen industry boost: Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to studios sale.
More than 700 unclaimed urns set for mass burial in Auckland
The funeral home has put a call out for people to contact them about the ashes.
'Inches from my face': Driver haunted by near-miss after 'rusty' street pole crashes onto moving car
Sameer Rajan is traumatised by the incident and believes he narrowly cheated death.
'I don't want this job': Why local board candidate doesn't want you to vote for him
He admits he's unqualified and says the only books he reads are dystopian novels.
Jamaine Ross says 'Don't Vote For Me' at local body elections
The Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate standing for a bet.
Mystery data centres: Mercury says Amazon’s power thirst is real - and weighs in on pricing
Power firm offers two rare, and telling, points of clarity after AWS' 'train wreck' week.
'Back with whānau now': Missing teenage girl found
Vera-Lee Rosandich disappeared from her bed on Thursday night.
Disgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcy
Disgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.
'Absolute panic': Family's plea as schoolgirl, 14, vanishes overnight from bed
Her mother Annika noticed her missing at 6.30 this morning.
Senior King Cobra laid to rest in South Auckland
Hundreds of mourners travelled across Auckland for Ulaiasi Pulete's funeral.
Police probe historical sexual abuse at West Auckland schools, man charged, trial date set
The man is charged with sexual violation, doing indecent acts and threatening to kill.