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Construction begins for Auckland's Eastern Busway extension

It's estimated it will save commuters 20 minutes of travel time between Botany town centre and Britomart.

Purr-fect time to adopt a furry friend at Auckland SPCA pet day

The event this weekend will see a 75% discount on adoption fees to further encourage people to take a fur baby home.

Animals •7:58am

Police give helping paw to critter stuck after late-night drink

Two officers were filling up their patrol car at a petrol station when they heard the "strange sound" of plastic being dragged on the forecourt.

Animals •7:50pm

Auckland's Synthony music festival postponed over weather fears

The event features the symphony orchestra playing dance hits as well as performances by the likes of Kimbra and Dave Dobbyn.

Auckland •Fri, Mar 31

Motorcyclist dies in hospital after Auckland crash

The crash happened in Mt Eden about 7am this morning.

Accidents •Fri, Mar 31

'Dangerous' 74-year-old woman sought by Auckland police

"She is considered dangerous and should not be approached," police said of the woman who may have ties across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Mar 31

Head Hunter admits murder of Auckland father and daughter

The family of Eliza Trubuhovich and her father Geoffrey say they face "immense sadness and pain" at the loss of their loved ones.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Mar 31

Video shows wreck of Tesla after fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge

No-one was injured in the incident which caused travel disruption shortly before midnight.

Auckland •Fri, Mar 31

Kimbra's comeback: Grammy-winning Kiwi artist on her new album

The Grammy-winning singer is back on New Zealand soil ahead of Synthony in Auckland this weekend.

Music •Fri, Mar 31

New Auckland harbour crossing proposals see mixed reactions

The five proposed options have split opinion, and there are concerns a 2029 start is out of reach.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

Five options for new Auckland harbour crossing revealed

Construction will begin on the new Waitematā Harbour connections in 2029, Transport Minister Michael Wood said.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

Cyclist critically injured in South Auckland crash

The crash took place just before 6:30am near the intersection of Walters and Grove Roads.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

Full video: Govt unveils plans for second Auckland harbour crossing

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister Michael Wood announced scenarios for one of the largest projects in the city in the coming decades.

Politics •Thu, Mar 30

Hipkins fast-tracking new Auckland harbour crossing construction

The Prime Minister said he was open to both a bridge or a tunnel being constructed.

Auckland •Thu, Mar 30

A bartender's tale: How lockdown inspired a Kiwi to create a rum brand

Egor Petrov's lockdown rum won a silver medal at the 2022 New Zealand Spirits Awards - this year he's aiming for gold.

Alcohol •Thu, Mar 30

19% of Middlemore ED staff think they have resources to do their jobs

A health worker at the ED says burnout is a real issue among staff.

Health •Wed, Mar 29

Wayne Brown to reveal his texts from flood response next month

Auckland Council says it will release an "information pack" in April with correspondence from the mayor and his office.

Auckland •Wed, Mar 29

Posie Parker juice thrower says arrest warrant imminent

Eliana Rubashkyn said police arrived at her Auckland flat this morning and spoke to her flatmate.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Mar 29

Mother dog, puppies rescued from South Auckland house fire

Emergency services were called to the fire on Lynmore Drive in Manurewa about 8.40am this morning.

Auckland •Wed, Mar 29

Students suffering, staff late amid dire Auckland bus shortage

Auckland Transport says the problem is a long standing shortage of drivers.

Transport •Wed, Mar 29

Auckland

Latest Stories

Construction begins for Auckland's Eastern Busway extension

Purr-fect time to adopt a furry friend at Auckland SPCA pet day

Police give helping paw to critter stuck after late-night drink

Auckland's Synthony music festival postponed over weather fears

Motorcyclist dies in hospital after Auckland crash

'Dangerous' 74-year-old woman sought by Auckland police

Head Hunter admits murder of Auckland father and daughter

Video shows wreck of Tesla after fire on Auckland Harbour Bridge

Kimbra's comeback: Grammy-winning Kiwi artist on her new album

New Auckland harbour crossing proposals see mixed reactions

Five options for new Auckland harbour crossing revealed

Cyclist critically injured in South Auckland crash

Full video: Govt unveils plans for second Auckland harbour crossing

Hipkins fast-tracking new Auckland harbour crossing construction

A bartender's tale: How lockdown inspired a Kiwi to create a rum brand

19% of Middlemore ED staff think they have resources to do their jobs

Wayne Brown to reveal his texts from flood response next month

Posie Parker juice thrower says arrest warrant imminent

Mother dog, puppies rescued from South Auckland house fire

Students suffering, staff late amid dire Auckland bus shortage

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