A man facing serious drug charges who allegedly removed his electronic bail monitoring bracelet and went on the run from police has been arrested.

WATCH: Four vandals have been captured on video tagging an Auckland Transport train while filming the attack themselves on GoPro cameras.

Power has been restored to hundreds of households across Auckland after wild weather wreaked havoc at the weekend.

Oriwa Kemp, one of the women jailed over the brutal child abuse death of toddler Nia Glassie, has been convicted of assaulting her partner.

A good Samaritan who helped an elderly lady at an Auckland supermarket is "overwhelmed" after being flooded with proposals from gushing single women.

A Domino's manager has apologised for "really awful service" after a family accidentally ate pizzas with meat on them, despite being religiously vegetarian.

A plan to shift inter-city bus services from central Auckland to Manukau has been labelled a "bloody nonsense" by a business leader.

An 8-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in the South Auckland.

All lanes are now open following a crash on Auckland's southern motorway today, but drivers can still expect travel delays.

A liquid nitrogen leak from a large gas cylinder on a train at Pukekohe Railway Station has stopped services in the area.

Auckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.

A fisherman plucked from Manukau Harbour after spending five hours in choppy waters has been discharged from hospital.

Ambulance staff left quickly to take a patient to hospital, not realising a medical supplies bag was missing.

Two days ago the base ingredient for shampoo spilled on the road. This morning, it rained.

The road is closed after a motorcycle collided with a car and a power pole in South Auckland this afternoon.

A homeless man photographed receiving a slice of wedding cake from kind hearted newlyweds has spoken of the touching gesture.

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A Lotto player who bought their ticket in South Auckland has won $1 million in tonight's draw.

Fast food chain Carl's Jr is closing its Otahuhu store, saying it is no longer financially viable.

A man has been helped from his car after a two vehicle crash in Manurewa, Auckland.

George Siaosi was farewelled more than a year after a drunken brawl ended with his skull cracked, but police say they cannot charge his attacker over the death.

Boy missing for two weeks returns of his own accord.

A boy has been missing for nearly a fortnight and police hold fears for his health.

Crash brings down powerlines.

Police have arrested two people who tried to flee after they crashed their car into a house early this morning.

Police are hunting Jayden Mills and are appealing to the public for help.

A person has been injured in a car crash in Manurewa, South Auckland, this morning.

Auckland and Bay of Plenty worst hit, but authorities say reduction efforts have worked.

A car has slammed into a lamp post and then a tree in Mangere in South Auckland.

More than 206,000 New Zealanders became a victim of crime in 2016. Here are 10 of the high-profile cases that shocked the nation.