Armed police swarm West Auckland after firearm brandished at workers in 'road rage' incident
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to the area.
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Former Tipene Funerals undertaker accused of misconduct denies charges
Former Casketeers' undertaker Fiona Bakulich is accused of putting bodies in plastic bags.
Child critical after being hit by vehicle in West Auckland driveway
The child has been taken to Starship children's hospital.
Gang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boy
The rival gang member they wanted to target no longer lived there.
Off-duty lifeguards' desperate attempt to save woman's life at notorious West Auckland beach
The victim's family were at the beach shortly before paramedics pronounced she had died.
Teen faces charges after Kumeū roadwork crash allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
The car was tracked driving in convoy across South and West Auckland before crashing.
Three seriously injured after stolen car flees police, crashes into ditch in Kumeū
The car travelled from south to west Auckland trying to evade police.
Scale of Tipene Funerals undertaker's alleged misconduct revealed: More bodies involved
Bakulich, featured on reality TV show The Casketeers, to appear in court again on Friday.
Open home horror: Warning by police after ring worth $20k, vehicle stolen
Police said they are aware of a rise in thefts from open homes in Auckland.
Watch: Van 'driving erratically' on road to Auckland hotspot narrowly avoids head-on collision
A witness said the van and its driver almost became a near-certain road toll statistic.
'Running a blitz': School takes aim at students who sleep late
School is cracking down on students who sleep-in after 85 children were late in one day.
Far-right US conspiracy theorist Candace Owens’ Auckland show postponed
The 35-year-old last month had her Australian visa cancelled.
Watch: Black smoke billows across city as fire crews battle West Auckland house fire
Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.
'Hooligans' shoot fireworks at school kids, burn young girl’s top
The incident happened on Victory Rd in Laingholm about 4.45pm.
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
'It felt racist': Man accused of attempted Costco theft claims staff discriminated against him
Joao Diniz, 21, was shopping with his mum when he was accused by a staff member.
Watch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PIN
Woman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.
'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
Undertaker facing charges of misconduct with bodies is named, was on The Casketeers
Bakulich is accused of putting dead bodies in plastic bags instead of coffins paid for.
'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts
'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.
Auckland funeral director appears in court for alleged misconduct with human body
Today's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.
'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patient
More than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.
Mum screams after animal jawbone found in bag of Woolworths carrots
Supermarket operator says it is looking into the incident 'as a matter of priority'.
Families allegedly fleeced by undertaker desperate for answers from Tipene Funerals
A 48-year-old woman is due to appear in court on Friday to face charges.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.
Man who spent 25 years in jail granted bail after murder convictions quashed
Stone spent 25 years in prison for the murder of West Auckland tyre-fitter Dean Fuller.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.
Review: UB40 brings the magic to Auckland concert
OPINION: I wasn’t sure what to expect with this UB40 lineup.
One person in serious condition after incident in New Lynn, Auckland
Emergency services were called about 4.30pm.
Man robbed in West Auckland Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong
A meeting took place in a car at a west Auckland shopping centre in the dead of night.
Flood hit homes now worth less than owners' mortgages
'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'
Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs
The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
Fleeing Head Hunter with loaded crossbow allegedly rams police car, crashes into school
Police arrest offender after vehicle smashes into gates at Mt Roskill Intermediate.