Police confirm multiple complaints after Pak’nSave security guard accused of extortion attempt
Police are now looking into a 'series of incidents' after the alleged standover.
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Local board backs mural to honour Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'
Hunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control
People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police
The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.
Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million
After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.
Police investigating alleged extortion attempt by security guard on Auckland supermarket shopper
Consumer group says alleged standover extremely distressing for shopper.
'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events
This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
School lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'
David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.
Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'
'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.
Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
Watch: Cyclist spins through the air after collision, confronts pensioner driver at home
‘How the hell?’, grandmother says after cyclist told her to pay $12,000 in bike repairs.
Person in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol station
An employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.
‘Private speedway’: Vehicles impounded, fines issued after crackdown on beach drivers
Several vehicles were impounded at Karioitahi for violating beach driving rules.
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Police say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.
‘Software malfunction’: IT outage hits Auckland public hospitals
Hospitals across the city were affected by the outage.
Armed police block major Auckland highway lane to arrest man over alleged social media comments
Police said charges would be considered.
Watch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mower
Three officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
Manukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded field
Quintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.
'Terrific afternoon': Anticipation builds for Auckland Cup
The Auckland Cup at Manukau Stadium features an $80,000 prize this Sunday.
'Our special boy': Police name toddler killed in rural South Auckland crash
Police earlier said the vehicle had crashed into a bank on the rural road.
Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack
George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.
$11m meth bust: US woman in court over alleged 31kg meth smuggling attempt
The 24-year-old woman appeared in court today and has been remanded in custody.
Man faces court after shots fired outside an Auckland hospital
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court later today.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Emergency services cordon off Auckland clinic after dead baby brought in
A witness said paramedics attempted to revive the baby.
Fires break out on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
NZTA said motorists should expect delays as emergency services respond.
‘Really proud’: Mother-daughter showdown at Manu World Champs
Hayden Etuata and Fa’atupuinati Berking to represent Māngere at 2025 Manu Grand Final.
Auckland home crowned the city's noisiest property in 2024
Locals say barking dogs, people arguing and the sound of boy racers cause annoyance.