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Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied
Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.
Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage
Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.
‘Unsatisfactory’: Why police did not oppose bail for trio accused of gang raping tourist
The mother of one accused defended her son, saying it was a 'misunderstanding'.
‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bail
The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.
Backpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attack
Three men are before the court jointly charged with rape.
Eden Park upgrade endorsed and Auckland Hospital roles disestablished | NZ Herald News Update
An upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriend
The man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.
Top Auckland restaurant struck by bold oyster thief
Security footage captured the woman's brazen daylight act.
Students reportedly injured after car incident outside University of Auckland
Up to five pedestrians are understood to be injured following an incident on Auckland's Symonds St. Video / Supplied
‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in fines
Queen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.
Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied
Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
Police arrest man sought after spate of Akl Central retail crime
The man faces nine charges of aggravated assault and five charges of theft from retails.
Auckland stadium debate: Eden Park’s hosting of councillors comes under scrutiny
The revelations come ahead of a crucial vote on Auckland’s future stadium strategy.
Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?
South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.
Watch: Reckless scooter rider banned after bowling and injuring pedestrian
The incident was caught on CCTV outside an Auckland central apartment block.
Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
The makeover of Britomart
Britomart has gone from a rough area to a vibrant hotspot over 20 years. Video / Alyse Wright, Jason Dorday
Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident
Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.
Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Electric vehicles targeted with spray paint in Auckland
The incidents come after Molotov cocktails were allegedly thrown at a US Tesla dealership.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle in Auckland
The Eagle helicopter tracked the vehicle then police laid out spikes.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ Herald
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald
Unexplained: Police probe after woman found dead inside Auckland flat
Police will conduct a scene examination at the Morningside property today.