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'Right behind the bus': Person hospitalised after Auckland bus accident
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.35pm.
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Hospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers
Some patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up.
ABs great backs Western Springs community solution, opposing Mowbray’s $300m stadium
Sir Bryan Williams says it's about preserving access to an iconic city space.
On The Up: Aucklander who lost leg in crash completes half marathon
Pawanjit Singh Ghatora completed 21km distance in wheelchair months after horror accident.
Manhunt still underway, one charged after police swarm LynnMall
Police swarmed the West Auckland mall yesterday hunting for armed robbers.
'Armed police, open the door': Cinema cleared as officers sweep mall; man arrested, one on run
Members of the public in the area are advised to follow instructions from police officers.
It's a 'rough area': Tenants deny starting fire that damaged rental property
The fire happened hours after the tenants had been asked to remove a pile of rubbish.
Anger in Auckland as groups square off for siren battles
Cars with sirens blast songs in West Auckland during early hours.
Gin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executive
Jason Delamore on bringing new meaning to 'work-life' balance.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b project
Some works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.
64 Auckland beaches flagged as unsafe for swimming
All but five beaches in Auckland's inner harbour have been flagged as unsafe to swim at.
Son of couple slain by ram 'furious' at how deaths were handled
He believes there has been no accountability, transparency or justice.
'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dog
The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.
Girl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland park
The dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.
Police investigating after stranger offers boy ride to school
The incident comes after the attempted abduction of a Manurewa schoolboy on Monday.
Revving car, screams: Rānui assault leaves one seriously injured
A police cordon remains outside the property today.
Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.
‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedy
The pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.
Man charged after 'mini crime spree' involving robbery of pizza delivery driver
The 20-year-old faces charges including three counts of aggravated robbery.
‘**** off’: Stephen Stone storms out of courthouse after Crown's double murder retrial bid dropped
Stone spent 25 years in prison following the 'Gone Fishing' cold case trial in Auckland.
Serious two-car crash in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.30pm.
Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing
A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald
Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied
'Last day today': 15,000-person Auckland suburb to have no supermarket for year
Woolworths Te Atatū is giving treats to customers today on its final day of opening.
Woolworths Te Atatū closing today, half the 55 staff to relocate
Staff will give treats to customers and have a catered dinner to mark the closure.
'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire
Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.
West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire
A West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / Supplied
'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West Akl
A nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'.
'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop
The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.
Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD
Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald