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Children caught in the mud after fleeing helicopter - police

A 12- and 13-year old were caught when the vehicle they were in became trapped in mud.

Eden Park rugby fans alarmed after child seen with ‘realistic’ toy gun

A fan said Aucklanders were on edge after a series of violent incidents in the city.

Man arrested after brandishing knife at Green Bay New World worker

Facebook reports say the armed man was seen running from a grocery store.

'Our children are not skittles': The roundabout with 50 crashes in five years

The Clendon community wants Auckland council to rethink safety measures for the area.

Alleged accessory to Grey Lynn murder defiant in dock, winks at media

It emerged in court that police are yet to find the firearm allegedly used to kill Repia.

Auckland bus attack: Man to face court following alleged assault on driver

A 36-year-old West Harbour man has been charged with assault.

Two Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed today

Students have been told to stay home today.

Judge issues minute explaining why Polkinghorne trial won't sit today

The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.

William Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts Centre

OPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.

'They were lost': Councillor forced to drive lost emergency responders to stroke victim

The response "should have taken 10 minutes but it took an hour and a half.”

Why Auckland FC won't be a Kingz or Knights 2.0

Noah Hickey played for both of the previous iterations of Auckland A-League clubs.

'I’m not paying him an absolute penny': The dispute over an unpaid $14k bill

Raine Selles continues to baulk at money owed for her horse arena, despite a court order.

Locals probed as police investigate Grey Lynn shooting

Police will be talking to residents this weekend as they investigate the fatal dispute.

Elderly man found dead after Auckland house fire overnight

'We arrived and found a kitchen fire,' a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said.

Heading to Art in the Park 2024? Here’s what you need to know

Dozens of new artists to show at Eden Park event.

Spring has sprung, so make the most of these Auckland events

With three festivals in one weekend, Auckland’s social calendar is beginning to heat up.

Gong recipient surrenders JP warrants after $900k damages order, company liquidated

'Quite literally a cover-up.'

Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves

Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.