New ZealandScrub fire threatens West Auckland homesDozens of firefighters battled a fierce bush fire in West Auckland last night that threatened homes and blocked access to residents.Watch26 Dec 08:17 PM
New ZealandBush blaze threatened Auckland homesFirefighters remained at the scene of fierce bush fire in West Auckland overnight to ensure there were no further outbreaks.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandFire in van in West AucklandFirefighters attended a dramatic fire in a van in West Auckland this evening.26 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandCash stolen in Te Atatu ram-raid robberyA car reversed into an Auckland service station early this morning in a ram-raid style robbery.23 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea through tearsA man who stabbed his wife and daughter to death in their West Auckland home spent the next seven months trying to dupe health professionals into thinking he was insane.22 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandMan injured sliding down dunesA man has been airlifted to hospital after hurting his back sliding down sand dunes at a West Auckland beach today.21 Dec 06:16 AM
EntertainmentReview: RaggamuffinReggae festival's move to Auckland provides solid but soggy start to the summer festival season, writes Chris Schulz.13 Dec 08:45 PM
TravelSunday drive: HuiaOne of Auckland's most beautiful western suburbs, Huia is a darling settlement 33km from the centre of Auckland where time seems to have stood still.06 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Hobsonville's on pointSarah Ell and her family road, ride and walk-test the new attractions at Hobsonville Point.05 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandMake fire 'look like a robbery'A West Auckland business owner is accused of paying someone to burn down his factory for an insurance payout of more than $1 million.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriveway tragedy: Toddler namedA toddler who died yesterday after she was hit by a car driven by a relative in her West Auckland driveway has now been named by police.21 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandMan who stole $67K from pensioner jailedA West Auckland man who ripped off a pensioner for $67,000, stole his smoke alarms and was set to change the man's will has been jailed for more than two years.19 Nov 01:51 AM
TravelFour top parks for kidsFour of the best parks and outdoor spaces to take your kids.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Auckland death: man in courtStocky 45-year-old man was charged with male assaults female and assaulting with intent to injure.07 Nov 04:28 AM
New ZealandMan dies at rural Auckland propertyA man police were seeking following a death at a rural West Auckland address last night has been found in Wanganui.05 Nov 07:12 PM
New ZealandJailed woman walks out front doorA woman escaped being sent to jail from a West Auckland court this afternoon by simply walking out the front door, according to a witness.13 Oct 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident' at hot rod showA woman at a hot rod show at a Henderson bar was badly hurt when an unoccupied car's handbrake came undone and the vehicle rolled into her leg.12 Oct 05:42 AM
New ZealandBan after man kicked dog to deathA West Auckland man has been banned from owning a dog for five years after kicking and punching his dog to death.07 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandAccused subjected to online threatsThe man accused of murdering Connor Morris has been subjected to online threats since his name was made public.23 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandMorris accused namedThe man accused of the murder of Connor Morris can now be named after his suppression appeal was abandoned.22 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandMorris accused seeks to keep name secretThe man accused of the murder of Connor Morris will continue his bid to keep his name secret next week.18 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandSix hurt in deck collapseSix people have been taken to hospital injuries after a deck collapsed during a family function in West Auckland this afternoon.14 Sep 06:56 AM
LifestyleLets eat: Broad range hits every noteReaders from New Lynn will, I hope, forgive me if I suggest that the suburb, the least westernmost part of what used to be called Waitakere City and will always be called West Auckland, is not really a dining destination.07 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelOratia: Apple of your eyeOratia beauty really sums up this great family friendly place with its many laid-back features, writes Hannah Sperber.06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFake mall security jailedAn Auckland man posed as a mall security guard, forcing a teenage girl into a changing room and molested her as she wept.20 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandConnor Morris: Murder charge laidA 33-year-old man charged with the murder of Connor Morris has made a brief appearance in court in Kaitaia this morning.18 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandBig Lotto winner calls boss: 'I quit'A Christchurch man who won a $14.3 million Powerball prize over the weekend called his boss to say "I quit" after he found out he'd struck the enormous jackpot.11 Aug 10:35 PM