Southern Motorway reopens after 'police incident', motorists warned to expect delays
Motorists asked to consider using SH16 and SH20 as alternative routes.
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Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Massive cannabis bust at $3m homes in ritzy Auckland suburb
Police were visible from the street, taking away plants, light fixtures and air filters.
Youths leave Wiri justice facility roof, PM pulls no punches on earlier demands
The facility is the same site where a group were guided down with fast food last year.
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
One person critical after motorcycle, car collide in Auckland
Roscommon Rd is closed, diversions in place and motorists should expect delays.
AT's Western Line trains disrupted: Power outage strands carriages on crossing
Commuters should expect delays and cancellations due to 'overhead powerline fault' -AT
Injured man drove himself to Manukau police station, then was rushed to hospital
Emergency services rushed to Manukau Police Station shortly after midnight.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Minister mulls dissolving Ihumātao committee after four years, $500k spent and no solution
The group tasked with deciding the future of Ihumātao has been told it could be dissolved.
King’s College staffer resigns over allegations of inappropriate online activity, police notified
The school alerted parents tonight that the matter has been reported to police.
Phone repair shop worker caught trying to download customer’s nudes wants to work in security
Since the viral incident the man has been charged and pleaded guilty in court.
Watch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly product
Aiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Construction and oil industry pair granted bail after steel beam meth bust
More than 500kg of meth was allegedly smuggled inside some of 42 steel beams.
One man arrested, charged after Wiri firearms incident
An Auckland man is set to appear in Manukau District Court.
CCTV footage shows manslaughter defendant handling Honey Bear beer before and after overdose death
Prosecutors say Himatjit Khalon is responsible for the death of Aiden Sagala, 21. Video / NZ Police
A-league week one wrap
Bonnie Jansen and Michael Burgess wrap up the first week of the 2024-25 A-league season. Video / Alyse Wright, Ben Dickens
Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
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South Auckland community celebrates 21 new te reo Māori site names
The names and narratives enrich and honour the area’s cultural heritage, chair says.
'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with police
Lawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.
Killer Beez gang member believed to have died in Auckland motorcycle accident
The death occurred in a two-vehicle crash at Clendon Park.
Ex-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to stand
Judge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'
'His home was going fishing': Father-of-four dies in Manukau Harbour boating accident
Police said six other people were recovered from the water.
Small business: Conscious consumerism is key for Crushes
Rose Hope talks to Tom Raynel about the ethical concept store Crushes and its community.
Company director 'blackmails' employee for $1.2m after he allegedly stole $400k
Justice Lang said Hua Wu signed an agreement under duress – but took too long to complain.
One person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour
Two ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.
Dalton's decision: Wayne Brown says Team NZ boss will decide where next America's Cup is held
Saudi Arabia is the early frontrunner to host the next America's Cup.
‘You get one opportunity’: Pride and relief as Auckland FC deliver
After so much hype and expectation, the newly built team had to deliver.
Fortnightly rubbish trial: How to reduce waste and stinky bins
Experts share tips for cutting waste as Auckland set to test new fortnightly rubbish plan.
Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
Nature Baby's ready to stretch and grow
Kiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.
North Shore crime spree ends in arrest of 22-year-old man
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for a string of offences.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.