New ZealandMore police at weekends 'making dent' in murder rateIncreases in police staff and the number of officers on the streets over weekends are being credited with reducing crime in Counties-Manukau.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMobile found in crash driver's handA woman found slumped in the driver's seat after a crash which left eight people needing hospital treatment had a cellphone in her hand.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice fired at man 'a number of times'A formal police investigation is underway to determine if a man gunned down by police last night fired the first shot.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Bain calls 111 againDavid Bain has again called emergency services - but this time it was to assist a stranger.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlaze at Auckland university hallA dormitory at the University of Auckland was evacuated after a small fire this afternoon.07 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandFloods trap East Coast residentsFlooding on the East Coast has trapped several residents in their homes, with further heavy rain forecast for tonight putting local civil defence centres on alert.06 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandMan found on footpath after Manukau stabbingA man aged in his twenties died after being stabbed in the chest in Manukau City last night.04 Jul 12:06 PM
New ZealandFury at 'fire safe' labels after pyjama blazesFirefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandHotel fire: owner soaked in petrolA hotelier who was doused with petrol during a robbery was lucky to escape with his life as the building was gutted by fire.02 Jul 04:00 PM