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Akula Sharma
Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald

Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Record meth bust: Drugs totalling three quarters of a tonne seized in Auckland raid
New Zealand|crime

Record meth bust: Drugs totalling three quarters of a tonne seized in Auckland raid

15 Aug 05:00 PM
Van stolen with baby inside: Mum ran for help, racked with guilt over incident
New Zealand|crime

Van stolen with baby inside: Mum ran for help, racked with guilt over incident

15 Aug 03:58 AM

Police find 2-month-old still in van about 1.3km away.

Police receive new information in hunt for missing Massey 19yo
New Zealand|crime

Police receive new information in hunt for missing Massey 19yo

14 Aug 10:11 PM

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair was last seen at Birdwood Reserve nearly four months ago.

'Health hazard': Auckland school closed tomorrow after major sewage leak
New Zealand

'Health hazard': Auckland school closed tomorrow after major sewage leak

14 Aug 01:37 AM

Parents told "hazardous" sewage has seeped into carpets at Western Springs College.

Suspicious fire in Royal Oak, Auckland; roads closed
New Zealand

Suspicious fire in Royal Oak, Auckland; roads closed

13 Aug 07:52 PM

Five fire trucks and aerial crews have been fighting the inferno since 6am.

One person in custody, armed police raid West Auckland property
New Zealand|crime

One person in custody, armed police raid West Auckland property

10 Aug 11:25 PM

A resident described seeing over a dozen police officers running around holding guns.

'Concerned and distraught': Police launch homicide probe into missing Auckland teen
New Zealand|crime

'Concerned and distraught': Police launch homicide probe into missing Auckland teen

10 Aug 02:54 AM

The Massey resident was last seen by friends and family on April 21.

Listen: National leader Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham
New Zealand|politics

Listen: National leader Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham

09 Aug 09:46 PM

Talkback callers will be able to grill the leader in the hour-long session.

Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
New Zealand|crime

Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers

08 Aug 03:51 AM

A close friend says just a few weeks ago the dead woman was in good spirits.

Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window
New Zealand|crime

Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window

07 Aug 02:54 AM

The mother told her kids what they saw was not a game, it was real life.

‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve
New Zealand|crime

‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve

06 Aug 10:27 PM

Police have said they believe that those involved are known to each other.

Man shot on Auckland's Queen St dies, police launch homicide investigation
New Zealand|crime

Man shot on Auckland's Queen St dies, police launch homicide investigation

04 Aug 08:14 AM

A second man hospitalised with a gunshot injury remains in a stable condition at Auckland.

How Lime is helping police after Queen street shooter escapes on electric scooter
New Zealand

How Lime is helping police after Queen street shooter escapes on electric scooter

04 Aug 06:14 AM

The shooter fled the scene on an electric Lime scooter, wearing distinctive clothing.

'Words exchanged': Police reveal new details after two hurt in Auckland shooting
New Zealand|crime

'Words exchanged': Police reveal new details after two hurt in Auckland shooting

04 Aug 02:01 AM

Two people are fighting for their lives after being gunned down in Queen St overnight.

2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C
New Zealand

2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C

02 Aug 09:35 PM

The heaters were on high as Aucklanders found themselves scraping ice off windscreens.

Police investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school students
New Zealand|education

Police investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school students

02 Aug 02:22 AM

A disturbing email was sent to Rosehill College students on their school accounts.

Police Assoc boss says crime's worsening - but Megan Woods queries 20c lolly thefts in stats
New Zealand|politics

Police Assoc boss says crime's worsening - but Megan Woods queries 20c lolly thefts in stats

01 Aug 11:23 PM

Statistics showed in first four months of 2023 there were 45,046 retail crime offences.

'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
New Zealand|crime

'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon

31 Jul 01:32 AM

The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.

Wild weather looms: Late winter storm set to bring gales, thunderstorms, heavy snow
New Zealand

Wild weather looms: Late winter storm set to bring gales, thunderstorms, heavy snow

30 Jul 10:00 PM

MetService is set to issue a series of severe weather warnings later this morning.

Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
New Zealand|crime

Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze

28 Jul 12:01 AM

Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.

Drive-by shooting: Frightened residents want to leave after home peppered by gunfire
New Zealand|crime

Drive-by shooting: Frightened residents want to leave after home peppered by gunfire

26 Jul 10:50 PM

The occupants had recently moved into the Cedar Heights Ave house.

Auckland CBD shooting: Downtown building site reopens with official blessing
New Zealand|crime

Auckland CBD shooting: Downtown building site reopens with official blessing

26 Jul 10:44 PM

One Queen Street site where shooter opened fire last week has been blessed and reopened.

Dating app nightmare: Man ambushed by teens, left bloodied, begging for help
New Zealand|crime

Dating app nightmare: Man ambushed by teens, left bloodied, begging for help

26 Jul 10:37 PM

He was lured to the property by someone he met on the dating app Tagged.

Watch: Fog cannon in action during robbery as repeat break-ins leaves scooter store owner stressed
New Zealand|crime

Watch: Fog cannon in action during robbery as repeat break-ins leaves scooter store owner stressed

24 Jul 11:40 PM

Storm Rides owner David Cranwell says it is hard to sleep at night.

Police arrest 30yo robber after scooter shop raided twice in a week
New Zealand|crime

Police arrest 30yo robber after scooter shop raided twice in a week

24 Jul 02:45 AM

The thief fled to a West Auckland suburb 11km away.

Watch: The shocking 60-second daytime luxury store designer bag heist
New Zealand|crime

Watch: The shocking 60-second daytime luxury store designer bag heist

24 Jul 12:12 AM

The armed trio left a trail of destruction.

Man who scaled Auckland ferry building was on bail; being hunted by police
New Zealand|crime

Man who scaled Auckland ferry building was on bail; being hunted by police

22 Jul 12:14 AM

The duo spent the night in custody after being coaxed down with offers of free fast food.

Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests
New Zealand|crime

Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests

18 Jul 08:51 PM

The teens fled south, swapping stolen vehicles on the way.

Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber
New Zealand|crime

Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber

17 Jul 10:51 PM

A witness said the robber failed to break the front counter glass.

'Lucky to be alive': Lost tramper found after 10 days in bush
New Zealand

'Lucky to be alive': Lost tramper found after 10 days in bush

17 Jul 08:43 PM

Police said the man is lucky to be alive.

Tiny home burglary: Owner stunned after daring pre-dawn heist
New Zealand|crime

Tiny home burglary: Owner stunned after daring pre-dawn heist

17 Jul 03:07 AM

The alleged robbery ended in a crash which closed Great North Rd.

Paradise restaurants for sale, new venture opens overseas
New Zealand

Paradise restaurants for sale, new venture opens overseas

17 Jul 12:49 AM

The owners are excited about what Saudia Arabia holds.

'Nightmare': Child robbers hit vape store, steal $5K worth of product
New Zealand

'Nightmare': Child robbers hit vape store, steal $5K worth of product

16 Jul 06:45 PM

Large rocks were found outside the Auckland store after smash-and-grab incident.

‘Hazardous’: Cause of massive South Auckland blaze revealed
New Zealand

‘Hazardous’: Cause of massive South Auckland blaze revealed

11 Jul 12:55 AM

Fire investigators have revealed the cause of the blaze.

'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn
New Zealand|crime

'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn

09 Jul 11:05 PM

Jaden Sullivan woke to popped tyres and a spiked car crashed in front of his property.

Kiwi feared for his life during ‘nightmare’ stay in Thai detention
New Zealand

Kiwi feared for his life during ‘nightmare’ stay in Thai detention

07 Jul 11:59 PM

‘Surviving hell’: Kiwi speaks out after finally arriving home.

Highway hell: Driver points fake gun at car in late-night terror
New Zealand|crime

Highway hell: Driver points fake gun at car in late-night terror

06 Jul 08:19 PM

The male driver allegedly pulled up a fake gun towards another on Mt Wellington Highway.

South Auckland fires: Three men face arson charges, police investigation ongoing
New Zealand|crime

South Auckland fires: Three men face arson charges, police investigation ongoing

06 Jul 02:25 AM

The arrests come after a series of suspicious fires plagued Counties Manukau last month.

'Lucky to still be standing': Woman injured after attack by group armed with bats
New Zealand

'Lucky to still be standing': Woman injured after attack by group armed with bats

05 Jul 01:06 AM

The victim's brother is in shock at the brutality of the alleged assault.

Northland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blaze
New Zealand

Northland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blaze

04 Jul 11:17 PM

Gas Kaihu had previously been plagued by spike in retail crime.

'I had nothing on': Man beaten unconscious after pokies win tells of horror attack
New Zealand|crime

'I had nothing on': Man beaten unconscious after pokies win tells of horror attack

04 Jul 07:22 PM

Harry Singh is still recovering from swollen ribs, bruised arm and a black eye.

Watch: Seal chased by police officers while visiting Auckland KFC
New Zealand

Watch: Seal chased by police officers while visiting Auckland KFC

29 Jun 11:17 PM

Rogue seal causes havoc in South Auckland, enters people’s gardens.

National to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing Act
New Zealand|politics

National to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing Act

29 Jun 09:49 PM

National's Paul Goldsmith says the change 'sends a clear message' of intolerance.

'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark
New Zealand|crime

'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark

23 Jun 02:48 AM

The woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.

Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman
New Zealand|crime

Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman

19 Jun 03:00 AM

Last Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.

'Lucky no one was hurt': Fleeing car races across Akld, crashes into bus stop, motorist
New Zealand|crime

'Lucky no one was hurt': Fleeing car races across Akld, crashes into bus stop, motorist

19 Jun 12:29 AM

A man and a woman have been arrested after an Auckland-wide ride ends in a crash.

Gaming room winner beaten unconscious by thieves in Mt Eden
New Zealand|crime

Gaming room winner beaten unconscious by thieves in Mt Eden

18 Jun 10:56 PM

A couple were making their way to the car park when two males jumped them.

'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in Rarotonga
New Zealand

'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in Rarotonga

14 Jun 09:52 PM

Kelly Maree Sain has been described as the 'life of the party'.

'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
New Zealand|politics

'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown

13 Jun 09:51 PM

Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.

Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
New Zealand|crime

Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide

05 Jun 01:39 AM

Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
New Zealand

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ

05 Jun 01:15 AM

The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.

'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
New Zealand|crime

'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood

01 Jun 09:38 PM

Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.

‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site
New Zealand

‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site

01 Jun 04:19 AM

Visitors were photographed rock climbing.

Meth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-old
New Zealand|crime

Meth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-old

01 Jun 12:01 AM

Police have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.

Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze
New Zealand

Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze

31 May 06:42 PM

Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.

'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five years
New Zealand

'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five years

31 May 06:59 AM

A nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.

What you need to know about toxic smoke from scrap yard fire
New Zealand

What you need to know about toxic smoke from scrap yard fire

31 May 12:28 AM

The thick black plume of smoke continues to spread over Auckland.

Live: Trains halted on tracks after scrap yard fire fills air with smoke
New Zealand

Live: Trains halted on tracks after scrap yard fire fills air with smoke

30 May 09:50 PM

About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.

Police spike vehicle on Southern Motorway, arrest seven youths
New Zealand|crime

Police spike vehicle on Southern Motorway, arrest seven youths

30 May 09:04 PM

Gull Torbay and New World Long Bay were hit by burglars early this morning.

'Shocked': Community reels after family seriously hurt in quad bike crash
New Zealand

'Shocked': Community reels after family seriously hurt in quad bike crash

29 May 11:45 PM

Saturday's horror crash has caused upset among Whangateau residents.

Bystander tried to save woman after mobility scooter crash in Auckland
New Zealand

Bystander tried to save woman after mobility scooter crash in Auckland

29 May 04:07 AM

'She never regained consciousness.'

Screams heard, windows smashed after North Shore home engulfed in fire
New Zealand

Screams heard, windows smashed after North Shore home engulfed in fire

28 May 06:28 PM

Emergency services rushed to battle the blaze just before 6am this morning.

Auckland dairy owner’s heart almost stopped after shop raided a sixth time
New Zealand|crime

Auckland dairy owner’s heart almost stopped after shop raided a sixth time

26 May 08:53 PM

The incident came just a week after the owner lost her husband to cancer.

'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop
New Zealand|crime

'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop

26 May 12:06 AM

“They pushed me back and one of them was trying to make an attack."

Papakura High School burglaries: Police arrest and charge 18-year-old
New Zealand|crime

Papakura High School burglaries: Police arrest and charge 18-year-old

25 May 10:55 PM

Items stolen from the school included 65 Chromebooks, televisions, and tablets.

‘Very confident’: Reserve Bank boss says there won't be future interest hikes
New Zealand

‘Very confident’: Reserve Bank boss says there won't be future interest hikes

24 May 09:14 PM

However, Orr acknowledges even a soft economic landing will be tough for many.

'I'll get on top of this problem': Police minister vows to crack down on dairy ram raids
New Zealand|crime

'I'll get on top of this problem': Police minister vows to crack down on dairy ram raids

24 May 01:23 AM

The dairy had been trashed four times in four months; minister came to see for herself.

‘Violated and vulnerable’: Auckland builder's house stripped clean in two days by burglars
New Zealand|crime

‘Violated and vulnerable’: Auckland builder's house stripped clean in two days by burglars

23 May 08:22 PM

The pair of thieves returned to the property with a truck to load their loot.

'Heartbreaking': PM on NZ Post shop closure amid crime wave
New Zealand|crime

'Heartbreaking': PM on NZ Post shop closure amid crime wave

22 May 08:49 PM

'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.

'They took a part of me': $30,000 worth of heirloom jewellery stolen
New Zealand

'They took a part of me': $30,000 worth of heirloom jewellery stolen

22 May 02:56 AM

The Albany resident came home to a devastating find.

'Sick of all the crime': Titirangi Post Shop targeted seven times closes for good
New Zealand|crime

'Sick of all the crime': Titirangi Post Shop targeted seven times closes for good

21 May 10:32 PM

'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.

Watch: Masked robber trashes dairy
New Zealand|crime

Watch: Masked robber trashes dairy

19 May 09:36 PM

Hillsborough's Lyle Superette owner was left with a huge mess to clean up last night.

Two men arrested after teen shot in Auckland road rage incident
New Zealand|crime

Two men arrested after teen shot in Auckland road rage incident

18 May 09:07 PM

Police have not ruled out further arrests.

Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges
New Zealand|crime

Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges

18 May 02:32 AM

The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, face more drug charges.

Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher
New Zealand|crime

Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher

18 May 01:29 AM

The man was seen running barefoot with a bag in his hand, being chased by another man.

Car central to road rage shooting found, victim discharged from hospital
New Zealand|crime

Car central to road rage shooting found, victim discharged from hospital

17 May 08:52 PM

The 2009 Mazda Axela was found at a Manurewa home last night.

20 firefighters rushed to fight 'terrifying' Auckland blaze
New Zealand

20 firefighters rushed to fight 'terrifying' Auckland blaze

16 May 12:40 AM

The fire was seen as far afield as North Shore.

'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in city
New Zealand|crime

'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in city

15 May 03:02 AM

Rebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.

‘It's not worth living here’: West Auckland residents abandon flooded homes
New Zealand

‘It's not worth living here’: West Auckland residents abandon flooded homes

10 May 06:02 AM

Auckland residents share their frustrations after being flooded a third time this year.

Unhappy meal: McDonald's serves up raw chicken nuggets, blames human error
New Zealand

Unhappy meal: McDonald's serves up raw chicken nuggets, blames human error

08 May 02:45 AM

The father is demanding urgent action from the fast food giant.

'Swept away': Mum of missing teen fears the worst, waits for ocean to give back son
New Zealand

'Swept away': Mum of missing teen fears the worst, waits for ocean to give back son

03 May 10:48 PM

The 18-year-old was last seen pulling up in his car on April 22.

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