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New mental health telehealth initiatives announced

The government is expanding peer support through the 1737 mental health support phone line and plans to establish a dedicated 24-hour national suicide prevention...

Investigation into rail level crossing fatality continues

An investigation continues into a fatality at the Baldwin Avenue rail level crossing on Wednesday afternoon, police say. A teenage boy died after being struck...

South Auckland crash causing delays

Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a crash in south Auckland this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash on Neilson Street, Onehunga was reported to...

‘Holiday road’ blocked

Locals heading to the Coromandel for a long weekend should check NZTA’s journey planner before setting off. State Highway 25, Tairua Whitianga Road, is blocked...

Baker’s bridge – a safer way to cross

Takaanini Station’s bridge is about to become accessible to the general public in time for the launch of the City Rail Link (CRL). As previously...

High scoring double dose – Steelers, Heat impress

With a total of almost 170 points scored, Sunday’s double-header at Navigation Homes Stadium provided plenty of action. The Counties Manukau Heat came close but...

South Auckland skills school expanded

A recently completed $4 million expansion of a south Auckland campus will strengthen job opportunities across the region, Skills Group CEO Rosanne Graham expects. "This...

Local dance troupes fundraising for Aussie comp

Three crews from Pukekohe's Groovit Dance Studio are heading to the Gold Coast on October 8, where they'll compete on the world stage at...

Major $200m south Auckland science-tech centre proposed

A new science and technology hub, costing up to $200 million, is being proposed for south Auckland. Plans call for an architecturally significant 5000-square-metre...

Take note – Clevedon choral concert set to impress

The Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust can be trusted to raise the roof yet again with a lot of help from local choirs. Titled To...