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The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

A zoo parrot's bid for freedom falls fowl as dog walkers spot her in a nearby dog park.

Exotic bird escapes from Auckland Zoo during a pretty successful flying lesson

Families are turned away before sunrise as demand for emergency food parcels and Christmas presents outstrips supply

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

The Police Eagle helicopter will fly its central Auckland nest to a new base in Onehunga.

The "exhausted" teenager was struggling to swim with trousers on. Paul Lawless dived in.

Six designers shortlisted from more than 30 to create memorial to victims of Erebus disaster.

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

Be prepared for queues, traffic and parking stress if travelling via Auckland Airport on Saturday.

Auckland landlord ordered to pay up over toilet that couldn't be used without its contents washing over the floor.

The death of a 66-year-old in a south Auckland suburb has prompted a police investigation.

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

Auckland woman who caused death of cyclist is afraid to sleep following death threats at her house, her lawyer says.

The family of a missing 15-year-old are desperate for her safe return.

An Auckland school has made a promise: no student will ever be kicked out.

The judges called it provocative. But an award-winning short story's writer says it simply reflects the emotional connection she felt with an abused dancer.

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

Sunday Star-Times award-winner Fiona Sussman takes a 'risky' journey into the life of a stripper abused by a sports team.

After five decades as a firefighter, Denis O’Donoghue says the service is still trying to challenge its "male-dominated background".

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

Big plans in place for a shipwrecked schooner with a lot of history.

A century-old shipwreck has emerged from the sands of an Auckland beach, fully intact.

West Aucklanders will have to look elsewhere for social swimming in a public swimming pool.

Auckland Airport saw 18.6mm of rain in an hour on Thursday morning.

Auckland nurses say they shouldn't have to spend their shift worrying about getting back to their cars safely.

When Laura Trask's son has a seizure, she has to drive more than 40km to get medical attention.

Two people were seen running out of the apartment block screaming for help.

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

After five decades as a firefighter, Denis O’Donoghue says the service is still trying to challenge its "male-dominated background".

Police are investigating reports of a man, aged in his 60s, masturbating at a popular Northland holiday spot.

Mia Cooper, 15, has not used her phone since Friday. The last confirmed sighting of her was the same night.

This 9-year-old will get his first Christmas tree, but his mum is dying.

The sun is shining, so it's a good time to start adopting, says the SPCA.

Women went for a stack of presents meant for disabled children, amid violence plaguing Glen Eden.

One person has died after a car hit a power pole in West Auckland.