Watch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland motorway after ploughing into car at police checkpoint

Joint initiative helps more Pasifika people own homes in Auckland

In Auckland's Māngere, the Meredith family were among the first to benefit, moving into a brand-new four-bedroom home designed for multigenerational living.

Person dies after single-vehicle crash in Whanganui East

The single-vehicle crash on State Highway 4 was reported to emergency services around 9.50am today.

Council, police investigating park worker's alleged pūkeko attack

Auckland Council said the staff member would not be working at the park while the matter was investigated and would "focus on other park-related work".

Two police officers bitten by dog in Rotorua, one requiring surgery

Police were making an arrest in the Bay of Plenty last night when they were attacked by a dog.