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'Health hazard': Auckland school closed tomorrow after major sewage leak
Parents told "hazardous" sewage has seeped into carpets at Western Springs College.
Suspicious fire in Royal Oak, Auckland; roads closed
Five fire trucks and aerial crews have been fighting the inferno since 6am.
One person in custody, armed police raid West Auckland property
A resident described seeing over a dozen police officers running around holding guns.
'Concerned and distraught': Police launch homicide probe into missing Auckland teen
The Massey resident was last seen by friends and family on April 21.
Listen: National leader Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham
Talkback callers will be able to grill the leader in the hour-long session.
Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
A close friend says just a few weeks ago the dead woman was in good spirits.
Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window
The mother told her kids what they saw was not a game, it was real life.
‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve
Police have said they believe that those involved are known to each other.
Man shot on Auckland's Queen St dies, police launch homicide investigation
A second man hospitalised with a gunshot injury remains in a stable condition at Auckland.
How Lime is helping police after Queen street shooter escapes on electric scooter
The shooter fled the scene on an electric Lime scooter, wearing distinctive clothing.
'Words exchanged': Police reveal new details after two hurt in Auckland shooting
Two people are fighting for their lives after being gunned down in Queen St overnight.
2023 record low: Auckland’s coldest night, temperature plunges to 0.4C
The heaters were on high as Aucklanders found themselves scraping ice off windscreens.
Police investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school students
A disturbing email was sent to Rosehill College students on their school accounts.
Police Assoc boss says crime's worsening - but Megan Woods queries 20c lolly thefts in stats
Statistics showed in first four months of 2023 there were 45,046 retail crime offences.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Wild weather looms: Late winter storm set to bring gales, thunderstorms, heavy snow
MetService is set to issue a series of severe weather warnings later this morning.
Countdown fire: Police suspect arson in toilet paper aisle blaze
Video shows flames taking hold in toilet paper aisle as staff try to extinguish the fire.
Drive-by shooting: Frightened residents want to leave after home peppered by gunfire
The occupants had recently moved into the Cedar Heights Ave house.
Auckland CBD shooting: Downtown building site reopens with official blessing
One Queen Street site where shooter opened fire last week has been blessed and reopened.
Dating app nightmare: Man ambushed by teens, left bloodied, begging for help
He was lured to the property by someone he met on the dating app Tagged.
Watch: Fog cannon in action during robbery as repeat break-ins leaves scooter store owner stressed
Storm Rides owner David Cranwell says it is hard to sleep at night.
Police arrest 30yo robber after scooter shop raided twice in a week
The thief fled to a West Auckland suburb 11km away.
Watch: The shocking 60-second daytime luxury store designer bag heist
The armed trio left a trail of destruction.
Man who scaled Auckland ferry building was on bail; being hunted by police
The duo spent the night in custody after being coaxed down with offers of free fast food.
Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests
The teens fled south, swapping stolen vehicles on the way.
Michael Hill store attacked by brazen rock-wielding lone robber
A witness said the robber failed to break the front counter glass.
'Lucky to be alive': Lost tramper found after 10 days in bush
Police said the man is lucky to be alive.
Tiny home burglary: Owner stunned after daring pre-dawn heist
The alleged robbery ended in a crash which closed Great North Rd.
Paradise restaurants for sale, new venture opens overseas
The owners are excited about what Saudia Arabia holds.
'Nightmare': Child robbers hit vape store, steal $5K worth of product
Large rocks were found outside the Auckland store after smash-and-grab incident.
‘Hazardous’: Cause of massive South Auckland blaze revealed
Fire investigators have revealed the cause of the blaze.
'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn
Jaden Sullivan woke to popped tyres and a spiked car crashed in front of his property.
Kiwi feared for his life during ‘nightmare’ stay in Thai detention
‘Surviving hell’: Kiwi speaks out after finally arriving home.
Highway hell: Driver points fake gun at car in late-night terror
The male driver allegedly pulled up a fake gun towards another on Mt Wellington Highway.
South Auckland fires: Three men face arson charges, police investigation ongoing
The arrests come after a series of suspicious fires plagued Counties Manukau last month.
'Lucky to still be standing': Woman injured after attack by group armed with bats
The victim's brother is in shock at the brutality of the alleged assault.
Northland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blaze
Gas Kaihu had previously been plagued by spike in retail crime.
'I had nothing on': Man beaten unconscious after pokies win tells of horror attack
Harry Singh is still recovering from swollen ribs, bruised arm and a black eye.
Watch: Seal chased by police officers while visiting Auckland KFC
Rogue seal causes havoc in South Auckland, enters people’s gardens.
National to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing Act
National's Paul Goldsmith says the change 'sends a clear message' of intolerance.
'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark
The woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.
Police arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting woman
Last Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.
'Lucky no one was hurt': Fleeing car races across Akld, crashes into bus stop, motorist
A man and a woman have been arrested after an Auckland-wide ride ends in a crash.
Gaming room winner beaten unconscious by thieves in Mt Eden
A couple were making their way to the car park when two males jumped them.
'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in Rarotonga
Kelly Maree Sain has been described as the 'life of the party'.
'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.
Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".
'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.
'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.
‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site
Visitors were photographed rock climbing.
Meth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-old
Police have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.
Firefighters enter second day of battling South Auckland scrap yard blaze
Three fire crews remained at the James Fletcher Dr site overnight.
'It's inexcusable': Scrap yard's ninth fire in five years
A nearby business demands authorities investigate yard's operations after several fires.
What you need to know about toxic smoke from scrap yard fire
The thick black plume of smoke continues to spread over Auckland.
Live: Trains halted on tracks after scrap yard fire fills air with smoke
About 40 firefighters are working to control the fire in a pile of scrap car parts.
Police spike vehicle on Southern Motorway, arrest seven youths
Gull Torbay and New World Long Bay were hit by burglars early this morning.
'Shocked': Community reels after family seriously hurt in quad bike crash
Saturday's horror crash has caused upset among Whangateau residents.
Bystander tried to save woman after mobility scooter crash in Auckland
'She never regained consciousness.'
Screams heard, windows smashed after North Shore home engulfed in fire
Emergency services rushed to battle the blaze just before 6am this morning.
Auckland dairy owner’s heart almost stopped after shop raided a sixth time
The incident came just a week after the owner lost her husband to cancer.
'Scared for my life': Dairy worker details horror as group of weapon-wielding thieves attack shop
“They pushed me back and one of them was trying to make an attack."
Papakura High School burglaries: Police arrest and charge 18-year-old
Items stolen from the school included 65 Chromebooks, televisions, and tablets.
‘Very confident’: Reserve Bank boss says there won't be future interest hikes
However, Orr acknowledges even a soft economic landing will be tough for many.
'I'll get on top of this problem': Police minister vows to crack down on dairy ram raids
The dairy had been trashed four times in four months; minister came to see for herself.
‘Violated and vulnerable’: Auckland builder's house stripped clean in two days by burglars
The pair of thieves returned to the property with a truck to load their loot.
'Heartbreaking': PM on NZ Post shop closure amid crime wave
'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.
'They took a part of me': $30,000 worth of heirloom jewellery stolen
The Albany resident came home to a devastating find.
'Sick of all the crime': Titirangi Post Shop targeted seven times closes for good
'We have been in business for 20 years here ... that’s the sad part': owner.
Watch: Masked robber trashes dairy
Hillsborough's Lyle Superette owner was left with a huge mess to clean up last night.
Two men arrested after teen shot in Auckland road rage incident
Police have not ruled out further arrests.
Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges
The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, face more drug charges.
Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher
The man was seen running barefoot with a bag in his hand, being chased by another man.
Car central to road rage shooting found, victim discharged from hospital
The 2009 Mazda Axela was found at a Manurewa home last night.
20 firefighters rushed to fight 'terrifying' Auckland blaze
The fire was seen as far afield as North Shore.
'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in city
Rebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.
‘It's not worth living here’: West Auckland residents abandon flooded homes
Auckland residents share their frustrations after being flooded a third time this year.
Unhappy meal: McDonald's serves up raw chicken nuggets, blames human error
The father is demanding urgent action from the fast food giant.
'Swept away': Mum of missing teen fears the worst, waits for ocean to give back son
The 18-year-old was last seen pulling up in his car on April 22.