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‘Risk to society’: Ex-colleague of youth worker alleges he assaulted other girls in ministry
Fale McCarthy indecently assaulted two women in 2014. Now there are fresh allegations.

Gang member jailed for perverting justice after fake funeral bail bid
He sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.

'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he caused
The victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.

Well-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attempt
Visiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.

Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.

One critical in apartment fire in Pakūranga
A person is critical after being rescued from an apartment building in Pakūranga.

Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract
'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

'Beautiful': 9yo with brain tumour selling toys for first trip on plane
Hone Hillman is selling toys out of his mum's garage so he can visit his favourite cousin.

Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

Crips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answer
A third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.

Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

'We have spoken with a number of people': Police say no charges laid in Auckland homicide
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.

Homicide investigation launched after fatal Manurewa stabbing
Police said a man was found critically injured with stab wounds overnight.

Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.

'Boys with balaclavas': Police investigate violent robbery at Papakura dairy
'Just seen a bunch of boys ... run out with trays of smokes!'

Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut
The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.

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.

‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.

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.