Latest from Mt Roskill

Woman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expert
The money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.

Woman’s 'spree' after $158k banking error, refuses to return pensioner’s life savings
Andrew Che lost his retirement savings due to a one-digit bank transfer error.

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

‘Cruel and horrific’: Family confront man who fatally stomped stranger during bar darts game
Tofi Matagi was left dying on the bar's game room floor for over an hour.

‘May God give him rest’: Man hit three times on Auckland motorway died on birthday
He was Joshua Nathanuel Love, 34, of West Auckland.

Pedestrian fatally struck by three cars identified; hunt continues for drivers who didn't stop
Incident one of two deadly accidents on Auckland's motorways within the space of an hour.

Pedestrian killed on motorway struck by at least three vehicles - none stopped
Police are urging the motorists involved to "do the right thing and come forward".

Ram-raid police brutality case: Girl, 14, punched twice as officers avoid conviction
The illegal confrontation took place during the heart of Auckland's ramraid epidemic.

'Utter tragedy': Van driver avoids conviction after fatally crushing man
“His absence is a shadow we can not escape," the victim's sister said in court.

'Peaceful' murder defendant who kicked, stomped man's head with full force says he meant no harm
Christopher Salt said he thought the victim was a 501 who had a gun. Neither was true.

Coward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponent
Jurors were shown video of the attack caught on CCTV.

'Not a piece of meat to be cut': Man sentenced for brutal throat slashing of ex-wife
The attack lasted almost 8 minutes, with pauses to replace the knife blade.

'We need change': Trailblazing community leader’s call for more diversity in local politics
'I went to the get-together for 21 local boards – there was me and one Chinese person.'

Fugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabled
The elderly victim was strangled from behind and savagely beaten in his own home.

'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.

Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key

Man arrested after Mt Roskill robbery, reported to involve a weapon
Witnesses said the man was carrying a knife.

'Looks like a war zone': 7 teens arrested after McDonald’s targeted in robbery
'Every single window is broken, from the drive-through to the entrance.'

'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammer
Jit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.