New Zealand‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fireMultiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘huge’ blaze in neighbouring Auckland homesMultiple fire crews were called keep the fire from reaching other homes.18 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandHonesty box theft: ‘They had dug the whole thing up’The honesty box at Campbells Bay Tennis Club was stolen on Wednesday.17 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
PoliticsSimeon Brown opens ward at North Shore HospitalHealth Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex BurtonWatch14 Feb 12:11 AM
New ZealandPolice boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robberyThe move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.12 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandPolice 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.11 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandPolice challenge allowing man who holidayed with patched gang members to work in securitySultan Alfathly has kept his security licence despite police raising objections.07 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Postnatal mums faced stench of poo after maternity ward sewage leakWitnesses described sewage leaking from toilets and shower pipes.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVenomous sea snake found on Auckland beach, DoC investigatesAnyone who sees a sea snake should not try to move it back to the water.05 Feb 06:01 AM
CrimeTeen killers’ identities finally revealed, two years after road rage stab attack on strangerThe siblings were found guilty in May but continued to keep their identities secret.05 Feb 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Get on with the year': Parents baulk at school holding online day between Waitangi and weekendOther schools will close or hold a teacher-only day Friday, creating a four-day weekend. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbingArmed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.04 Feb 05:17 AM
CrimeSerial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beefSerial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.31 Jan 06:00 AM
Crime'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding ticketsHis lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.30 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandPolice officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualificationPolice mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.28 Jan 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartmentsHow can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after four-hour standoff with armed policePolice took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.24 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandCar removed from Mairangi Bay crash siteCar removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex BurtonWatch24 Jan 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Vehicle into a building’: Three hospitalised after crash on Auckland's North ShoreThe crash occurred on Beach Rd in Mairangi Bay just after 1pm.24 Jan 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in AucklandAuckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.22 Jan 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eateryThe restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.20 Jan 03:13 AM
CrimeArmed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the runThe manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.19 Jan 07:12 PM
CrimeArmed robbery at Takapuna restaurantTokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jan 05:51 PM
New Zealand‘Appalling’: Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fencesMore than 60 panels were uprooted from on top of a newly built retaining wall.16 Jan 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDevonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, officesMajor intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safetyPolice were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.15 Jan 06:45 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Auckland mall after man stabbedPolice located the alleged offender inside the mall and took her into custody.14 Jan 03:49 AM
