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Police have closed roads in Ōtara as they investigate sounds of gunfire.
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Mega-bust ecstasy accused deny charges
More than a dozen arrested after citywide raids turn up in court.
'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway death
Auckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.
'Arbitrary' rule blocked emails to prison inmates
Emails over 1000 characters don't make it through to Wiri prison inmates.
Jellicoe Park death: Accused men enter not guilty pleas
None of the accused can be named due to an interim suppression order.
Duo lose appeal over Comanchero execution-style killing
Mesui Tufui denied being at the scene at all.
What does a 78-year-old President mean for the world? Wisdom, empathy and calm, older Kiwis say
'Biden's only 78, he's just a young man full of energy and vision', says Kiwi actress, 93.
Young boy hit by car in South Auckland street
Witnesses heard a woman screaming and said the boy's head was covered in blood.
'We made it': Embattled students prepare for NCEA after virus-disrupted year
More than 100,000 Kiwi school students are preparing for NCEA exams, which begin Monday.
Man arrested after woman stabbed in Māngere
A woman is in hospital after being stabbed in an incident in Māngere last night.
Police chase for 45km across Auckland motorways after road rage incident
One of the drivers involved showed what appeared to be a firearm to the other motorist.
Dilworth School sex abuse investigation: Fifth accused loses name suppression
Another man involved in the Dilworth School sex abuse case has lost name suppression.
Would you rent this? Grime infested rental up for grabs
Would you rent this? Mouldy rental up for grabs for $310 a week.
Police investigate death at 'transient' home in Manurewa
A resident says there were regular arguments at the home but they were good neighbours.
'Tears of joy': One wedding and a funeral - parents marry the day they buried teen daughter
Parents buried their daughter, then surprised mourners with their marriage ceremony.
Professionals, working families and elderly shut out of Auckland's housing market
A new report shows increasing numbers of people are being shut out of the housing market.
'Incredibly inspiring': Olympic gold medalist Eric Murray backs disabled Kiwi dad's 100km row challenge
He can hardly walk and barely see but it hasn't stopped Mark Taylor from defying odds.
Manurewa body found: Man arrested, charged with arson in relation to police investigation
The discovery of a body in a south Auckland early this morning sparked a homicide probe.
Manurewa homicide: Police scour site where body found in burning car
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a body was found in a burning car.
Karaka Christmas tree chainsaw massacre: Man arrested
Police have made an arrest after eight trees lining a street were hacked down.
Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.
Jellicoe Park homicide: Two men charged with murder
Two charged over Jellicoe Park homicide.
$1b face-off: How fight could kill huge Auckland housing plan
More than $1 billion is needed to fund infrastructure in the area.
Death of baby in Ōtara now a homicide, man charged with assault
The death of a baby in Otara last week is now being treated as a homicide.
'Mixed messages': Auckland Covid pub owner sent to isolation - while his 73yo mum stays home
Greenhithe pub owner sent to Jet Park because he lives with his mum, aged 73.
Otara baby death: Police probe after tot's unexplained death
Police are speaking to a man after a baby died in an Otara house this morning.
Police appeal for sightings of van involved in motorcycle crash
The van, a light blue people mover-type with a broken rear window, fled the scene.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Person killed in Waikato smash, pedestrian seriously injured in South Auckland
A fatal crash closes a Waikato road, while a pedestrian is in hospital after being hit.
Jellicoe Park death: Four arrests made over killing of 21-year-old
Nigel Fuatimu was with friends, socialising and playing music before the attack.
Spice up your love life with a little glam camping for two
Not far from Auckland's CBD is a retreat that rivals international honeymoon hot spots.
Police appeal for help to identify man critically injured in Papakura crash
A pedestrian has been critically injured in a crash in Papakura late last night.
South Auckland's massive pokie problem revealed
Parts of Auckland are making progress, but the south's still losing big, report finds.