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Watch: Three arrested after smash-and-grab jewellery robbery at Auckland mall
The dramatic heist resulted in a chase outside a popular shopping site.
Listen: 'Torture chamber' – Mystery alarm driving residents mad in Auckland CBD
Frazzled tenants have contacted Auckland Council, noise control, fire services and police.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
'20 years is a long time – it just feels right': Acclaimed NZ restaurant to close
'We’re actually really busy and I know we're going to break a few hearts.'
Staying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's Eve
Your go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.
'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decision
The male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.
Merger by stealth? RNZ to move in with TVNZ in Auckland in 2025
The two public broadcasters will come together physically in Victoria St.
Jack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'
Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.
'Lock your doors': Terrified woman catches home invader 'belly-crawling' on floor
The woman has been left traumatised and paranoid by the burglary.
Arrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gig
The judge said he wouldn't let the court be 'an absolute laughing stock'.
Xmas mercy for alcoholic whose ninth drink-driving offence involved $400k AT bus
He said he drank 'two goons and was trying to be stupid' but didn't want to steal the bus.
Twelve days of Christmas have started - here's how to spend it in Auckland
From Te Manaaki to Handel’s Messiah, here's how to get in the holiday spirit.
Wynyard Crossing Bridge has reopened
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour is working for the first time since March. Video / Alyse Wright
Teen missing after travelling to Auckland’s K Rd
The 16yo was believed to be in the K Rd area, around downtown Auckland, police say.
Showgirls ablaze: Auckland strip club catches fire, streets closed
A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.
'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assault
The robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.
Summer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gone
Peruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.
Woman charged after man stabbed near Auckland Girls’ Grammar school
Violence was likely “isolated incident” between people known to each other, police say.
Auckland dairy worker attacked in armed robbery
Police investigating after shop attendant struck by an offender during the raid.
Watch: Businessman scuffles with protester in Auckland
Deno Stock was using a megaphone protesting the Melbourne Cup when he was attacked.
Man 'smashed' with wheel brace in Auckland road rage attack
The man has been left with broken ribs and major facial injuries.
Review: Rockers Highly Suspect leave their mark on Spark Arena
'We’re in a rock 'n' roll church right now.'
'Can’t have police on every bus': Two assaults on Auckland bus drivers in one hour
Attacks started during Covid-19 and getting worse, says union leader.
Where's the $50,000? Serial robber jailed for bizarre casino heist, but cash still missing
Eru Stevens has a history of robbery and schizophrenia. They go hand-in-hand, court told.
Jailed again: 501's wild police chase in stolen $249k Porsche followed murder-for-hire plot
Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
Woman allegedly attacks supermarket security guard with broken bottle, assaults police
A security guard suffered a torso laceration.
'A beloved daughter': Nikki Kaye's family held private service before MP's death made public
Details of Kaye's passing are revealed in her death notice in this morning's paper.
Watch: Million-dollar Auckland Christmas tree lit up for first time
Auckland’s holiday season is looking a little brighter.
Get into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Auckland - here's how to start celebrating.
Sergio Williams flees scene after killing Herbert Bradley
Sergio Williams argued the killing of Herbert Bradley was self-defence and a tragic accident, but failed to help the pensioner as he lay dying. Video / NZ Police
Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall
The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.
Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.