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Wine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92
Babich had vision, integrity, and passion for his family and the wine industry.
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Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid
Another driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.
‘Private speedway’: Vehicles impounded, fines issued after crackdown on beach drivers
Several vehicles were impounded at Karioitahi for violating beach driving rules.
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Search for missing Piha swimmer to resume this morning
The man has been missing in the water since 4pm yesterday.
‘Changed my life’: Couple lose life savings as mum-of-three steals $465k from business
A couple lost their successful horticultural business, future dream home and life savings.
‘Uncertain future’: $50k raised after father-of-two swept off Piha rocks
Police recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday.
Back by lunchtime: Water to be restored to West Auckland after broken water main fixed
Watercare shut off water to parts of West Auckland after a large water main broke.
Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Due to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Man critically injured outside music star's Auckland concert
A man was arrested and charged with wounding with intent to injure.
Elon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New Zealanders
Billionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.
‘Incredibly frustrated’: Auckland rail replacement bus stuck at crossing despite train freeze
'Absolutely puts me off public transport,' said frustrated commuter.
Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
Emergency services were alerted to the fire at Anawhata Beach, near Piha, about 5.30pm.
Body believed to be of missing fisherman found on West Auckland beach
A man fishing off rocks at Piha’s southern end had fallen into the water.
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body found
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Still no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha Beach
Police are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.
'Race to the last mussel': Muriwai residents say crowds stripping rocks bare of sealife
'Anything that moves, it’s going to be in the bucket.'
Search under way for man missing at notorious Piha Beach
Authorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.
Man arrested after two seriously injured in shooting before Christmas
One victim is still in hospital after shooting in suburban Auckland.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
Police manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West Auckland
The pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.
‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death
'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.
Kelston Boys' High team claim World Schools title, keep trophy in NZ hands
Kiwi schools have now won the tournament three years in a row.