AucklandMud thwarts would-be burglar's escape from West Auckland farmPolice say the 40-year-old man tried to flee in a ute loaded with stolen tools.17 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeTeen who boasted he put enemies in 'body baggies' jailed for Manurewa mistaken-identity murder17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year16 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandWheelie bin baby death: Accused drops secrecy bid amid fears case would harm house priceThe woman, 32, is charged with interfering with human remains. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
LifestyleCritically acclaimed Auckland restaurant helmed by MasterChef winner announces shock closureBusiness is set to close its doors three months after being crowned best new restaurant.16 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandTwo guns found in separate overnight police stops across AucklandPolice found a 3D-printed gun and ammunition in a car in central Auckland.16 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandFire rips through Auckland polystyrene factory, sending smoke across skyVideo shows flames bursting from the side of an industrial building.15 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandInmate charged with manslaughter over elderly prisoner’s deathThe 28-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today. 15 Dec 09:22 PM
AucklandMan dies nearly two weeks after pre-dawn crash on Auckland motorwayThe man succumbed to his injuries in hospital overnight.15 Dec 07:19 PM
EntertainmentThree-day Auckland music festival to end in 2026Organisers said the large festival has become difficult to sustain. 15 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew measles case in Auckland as total reaches 31 nationwideThe new case brings the national measles total to 31 since the outbreak.15 Dec 07:52 AM
New Zealand'Why would someone do this to me?': Boy's Christmas 'destroyed' after hit-and-runA Givealittle has been set up to pay for a new bike for Blake.15 Dec 04:11 AM
OpinionHigher speeds lower productivity: What the data shows crash delays really cost AucklandAuckland crashes cost an estimated $9.23b between 2022 and 2025.14 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeBus driver quits, another strangled: 501 jailed for attacks during psychotic meth spiralDuring one attack, Carl Leu said he was hearing voices and thought he was trapped.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Come forward': Mum's plea after teen boy 'traumatised' in Auckland hit-and-runThe teen's mother wanted to thank members of the public who helped after the incident.14 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandGeminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skiesThe Geminids come from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.14 Dec 01:35 AM
AucklandBlaze destroys tetraplegic's accessible home, medical gear days before ChristmasThe adjoining disability homes on Auckland's North Shore housed up to 12 people.14 Dec 12:00 AM
CrimeInmate who shot stranger in the head has jail time extended after cocaine smuggled insideRussell Toleafoa tried to smuggle cocaine and other drugs into Pāremoremo prison.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAerial fire truck failure on busy Akl waterfront sparks warning over ageing fleetThe high-reach ladder truck failed at Silo Park, leaking transmission fluid.13 Dec 04:00 AM
Auckland'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votesPlan Change 120 would enable up to two million homes across Auckland suburbs.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandSkylid concrete artwork is new entrance to Waitematā StationThe plaza will open in February, with the City Rail Link due to finish late next year.12 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree Auckland liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsPolice tested 36 suburban liquor outlets, with three failing ID checks.12 Dec 04:16 AM
CrimeRecidivist meth cook loses appeal over restrictive gun ban after clan lab raidSimon McCaulay didn't dispute his prison sentence - just the firearms order. 12 Dec 04:00 AM
LifestyleŌrua the rescued fur seal euthanised at Auckland Zoo after habitat issuesWith his death comes the closure of the zoo's last marine mammal habitat.12 Dec 02:00 AM
