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Security guards on doors as Auckland shoppers return
Auckland begins opening back up on day one of alert level 3, step 2.
'I could be dying and no one realises': 'Scared' Covid patient isolating in caravan
The woman says she's had symptoms for 16 days and they're worsening.
'Risky', 'not under control': experts react to Auckland alert level decision
It comes as six new suburbs in Auckland are seeing higher rates of unlinked cases.
Fears cases will surpass 1000 a day by Christmas
Cabinet advised infections will soar if restrictions are lifted to allow people to shop.
'It's dragged on a lot': Aucklanders tire of lockdown
"I'm happy people will be able to shop ... but it could be just making things worse."
Fire in West Auckland sends smoke billowing across city
At least five fire crews are attending a fire in suburban Ranui in West Auckland.
Armed response after driver flees police in West Auckland
Road spikes were used after driver fled.
How it feels to find your whānau after years of struggling alone
Matty Paparoa had the toughest of starts. At Waitangi, he finds acceptance and aroha.
The wild west adventures of a former gang member and hip-hop star
Matty Paparoa had left gang life behind, but he couldn't outrun his past.
Out of the bush and on to the stage: The incredible comeback of KD Lok
After years of homelessness, former hip-hop star KD Lok is back in the spotlight.
When home is somebody else's tomb, jail's a step up
At age 13, Matty Paparoa broke into a tomb and slept on a concrete slab inside at night.
How gang members, hippies and Westies came together for one man
Matty Paparoa's wilderness years are over - and he has a motley crew cheering him on.
Snoop Dogg to solitary: The very private grief that broke a budding hip-hop star
On the surface, Matty Paparoa's future looked bright. But the darkness was growing.
Person found in driveway near motel died despite police providing first aid
Police are doorknocking New Lynn residents after a person died this morning.
Homicide investigation launched after police incident in New Lynn
A person was found dead at a property in West Auckland this morning.
Edmonton Meadows rest home resident with Covid dies of unrelated condition
The care home resident was admitted to hospital last night and died this morning.
Undercover cop car rams stolen vehicle after it smashes into another police car
The man is due to appear at Waitākere District Court today.
Watch: Police ram stolen vehicle in West Auckland
Dramatic video footage has emerged of an undercover police car ramming a fleeing vehicle.
Child at New Lynn primary school tests positive for Covid
A pupil at Fruitvale School in West Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
Vaccinated Aucklanders deserve more freedom - expert
Des Gorman argues easing restrictions is the only way to maintain public compliance.
West Auckland rest home resident tests positive
The Ministry of Health confirmed the case today.
Auckland tops Lonely Planet's wish list after year-long hiatus
Recognition of the city's 'homegrown swagger' is bittersweet for Aucklanders.
Father jailed for manslaughter after toddler shooting refused parole
Man jailed for killing toddler daughter refused parole after contraband found in cell.
'It's real': Auckland councillor's heartache after aunt dies of Covid
Alf Filipaina's uncle is still fighting for his life in ICU.
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
One Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinated
Auckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.
David Seymour: What Auckland needs today
OPINION: David Seymour says the Government needs to start by telling the truth.
Auckland man isolating in backyard tent gets hotel room
Ratana Clarke spent days self-isolating in a tent and going to the toilet in a bucket.
New Lynn supermarket terror attack victim still in hospital
Several people were stabbed - and their attacker shot dead by police - in the incident.