Woman, 82, found dead following break-in was in 'good health'
Staff in white overalls and masks are scouring through various items from the home.
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Woman found dead: Police probe break-in
A family member found the woman collapsed on the floor.
Police investigate mysterious death of elderly woman at Avondale home
Paramedics have rushed to an Auckland suburban home.
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Man arrested after allegedly escaping police custody
The arrest follows an incident in Avondale where a man escaped from police custody.
Fugitive on the run in Avondale after escaping police custody
The 28-year-old was taken to the Avondale Police Station where he escaped custody.
'Mum, I'm scared. I can't feel anything': Teen paralysed after freak accident
Lech-Walensa Lo Tam, 15, was left paralysed in an accident at an Auckland swimming pool.
Auckland train commuters face delays as rail line reopens after truck crash
Auckland Western Line reopens after truck hits railway bridge, but delays expected.
Auckland school choice set to tighten
Housing infill will force zoning schemes at 103 of Auckland's 140 unzoned schools.
Adopted citizen jailed for rapes of sex workers
A young man has been jailed for raping two woman and threatening to kill one's baby.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Hello? Top sports car crashes through Auckland phone box
The Mustang GT ended up a little worse for wear after the incident.
Kenya terror survivor says Christchurch massacre 'like re-watching' past trauma
Aucklander Andrew McLaren was shot twice in the 2013 Nairobi shopping mall mass shooting.
Māori artist's heartwarming tribute to Muslim community
The artist revealed the painting represents culture, religion, sadness and unity.
Graffiti attack: Train crew needed to call police first - report
Transdev staff acted appropriately but should have called police earlier, report found.
Hero who tackled shooter immortalised in mural
'I wish I didn't know who Naeem was,' says artist Paul Walsh in honouring mosque hero.
Mural created in memory of Christchurch attack hero
Located in an Avondale carpark, the mural pays tribute to the Christchurch attack victims.
Missing boy Peter Boland: Retired detective explains cold case process
Sounds murder detective explains how to investigate 62-year-old missing boy case
Stoush at Avondale Business Association prompts funding freeze
Auckland Council forced to step in on ongoing stoush at Avondale Business Association.
Controversial estate agent in lifetime ban from bowling clubs
Suspended real estate agent banned for life from being a member of any bowling club.
Schools start late to avoid the summer heat
New Zealand's hot late January weather is driving some schools to delay start dates.
Battle looms to end 'winner and loser' schools
Schools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.
Elm St nightmare: Derelict house dumped next to village
Retirement villagers irked by racing club's re-siting of ugly building
Leka to be farewelled today after being swept out to sea
Episami "Leka'' Pasiaka, 16, was swept away while swimming at Whatipu Beach.
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
Assault by poisoning - a history of gruesome killings in NZ
Strychnine seems to have been popular a century ago.
'Stalinist' or 'exciting': Battle begins over radical school reforms
Cries of 'Stalinism' greet 'bold, brave' plan to appoint regional hubs.
First Kiwi jailed for distributing extremist propaganda granted parole
Man jailed for possessing and distributing extremist propaganda to be released on parole
Firefighters battle to save home
Firefighters came from six suburbs to help save the home.
Vehicles on fire at car yard in Avondale
Multiple cars are on fire at a car yard in West Auckland.
Structure collapse in West Auckland, emergency services respond
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said no one was injured in the incident.
Commuter delays after man hit by train
A man has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Kart racing setback after suspicious fire damage
The fire is likely to have caused more than $30,000 damage, racetrack volunteers say.
Auckland music teacher charged with sex abuse
An Auckland music teacher has been charged with sexual assaults on young boys