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Driver accused of fatal Auckland bus stop assault appears in court
A 61-year-old was later found unresponsive at the bus stop.
Gangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D guns
He was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.
Bus driver stood down after alleged assault leads to death
Police say the two men had previously interacted with each other.
'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stop
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Ex-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failed
The maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year.
Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.
'Great courage': Plucky elderly woman confronts attacker in home invasion
Police have charged a man with burglary and aggravated assault over the incident.
15-minute consults causing more delays for patients, say GPs
One in four Kiwis avoid GPs due to long appointment wait times.
Machete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heist
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
13yo arrested after 'violent' jewellery store robberies, police hunt 18yo
An 18-year-old has a warrant out for his arrest.
Extremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plot
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.
Unjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cake
The stolen cake was worth just $52.90.
Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k
The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.
Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.
Police seize assault rifles, ammo cache in Auckland home, two gang members arrested
Two TwoEight Brotherhood members face 10 charges each in Manukau District Court today.
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South Auckland
Emergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.
Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge
Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.
Oriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZ
The restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraud
Little did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.
Kidz First Christmas campaign and party
Margi Mellsop talks about the Kidz First Christmas campaign and party for families held at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Community Church. Video / Alex Burton
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'
$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.
Repeat offender prison-bound again after blasting hole in hotel room door
David Mane was already on parole for shooting a man in the stomach in Northland.
'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boy
Tere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.
‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically
A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.