Latest from Birkenhead
Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable
The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.
Small Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & Beans
Faith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.
Police boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robbery
The move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.
Police hunt under way after Armourguard robbed for ‘unconfirmed amount of cash’
Police have increased their visibility in the Birkenhead area in response to the incident.
‘Too much blood’: Birkenhead stabbing ‘done with intent’, local says
The victim is recovering in hospital after being critically injured.
Police hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
Armed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.
'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in Auckland
Auckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.
Pedestrian seriously injured in North Shore accident
The injured person was taken to North Shore Hospital.
Auckland residents rally to find chook menacing suburb with 3am wake-ups
A poster has been circulating social media in a bid to discover the chook.
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.
Two liquor store staffers injured in robbery
Three men have been arrested and will appear in court on December 26.
Fires started at North Shore church twice in one night
Arson is suspected to be behind at least one of the fires.
Auckland opshop find helps reconnect friends after 20 years apart
It did not take long for the boys in the photo to be identified.
'Under siege': Abandoned home a cannabis grow house after no action on complaints
Residents of Zion Road say they have been going through "hell".
'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubs
Clubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Auckland
A police spokesperson said police were called to Hinemoa Street in Birkenhead at 5.50pm.
'Horrific' kidnapping ordeal: Man appears in court
A man handed himself in to police overnight.
Police appeal for sightings of Auckland woman Kayla Pawa missing for three weeks
Kayla Maree Pawa was last seen on June 12 at a Birkenhead address.
Watch: Who's coming to Highbury, new shops rising in $15m mall makeover
'Highbury’s core economic market has a younger, educated and more affluent bias.'
14-year-old arrested after ram-raid on North Shore jewellery store
The store was raided on Sunday morning, a week after fog cannons were installed.
Unresponsive five-year-old boy plucked from Auckland swimming pool
The boy's uncle said another 30 seconds and it could have been different.
Police responding to unexplained sudden death on Auckland's North Shore
Police were called to the incident on Onewa Rd, Birkenhead at 3.40pm
Heritage groups rally to save the loss of villas and bungalows
Jacinda Ardern, Chris Luxon and their Auckland MPs are behind the loss of heritage.
8 of Auckland's most pooch-friendly pubs
Good news dog owners, these eight Auckland bars serve canines as well as humans.
Revealed: When officials expect Omicron in community; DHBs prepare
Management of Covid cases isolating at home is changing as the threat of Omicron looms.