Man charged after presenting firearm at police helicopter
The incident saw police deploy the armed offenders squad to a West Auckland property.
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A man pointed a firearm at the Eagle helicopter in Taupaki.
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Your say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' history
Readers have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history
Fallen tree blocks major intersection
The tree came down around 6.30pm in central Auckland.
Police appeal for witnesses to fight involving US hip-hop crew
Police were called to an altercation on Federal Street shortly after 4pm yesterday.
US hip-hop star at scene of Auckland CBD incident
A member of an American hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd was left with blood on his body.
Whatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called off
The land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off
Most Airbnb owners dodge bed tax
Airbnb hosts now have to pay tax. One problem - the council can't track them down.
Assault by poisoning - a history of gruesome killings in NZ
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Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
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All lanes now cleared on Harbour Bridge, but congestion remains
Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have all been reopened after earlier crashes.
Lime e-scooters to stay on Auckland streets ... for now
Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.
Police helicopter in near collision with drone above Auckland motorway
A drone came within 10 metres of the Police helicopter last night over Auckland.
Fire-hit historic church hall demolished
Blaze engulfed heritage-listed St James Presbyterian Church hall in Mt Eden.
A week at K Road icon St Kevins Arcade
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Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.
Trapped driver freed after car hits tree on Tamaki Drive
Firefighters cut trapped driver out of a car after crash following medical event.
Waiheke boat blaze: Rescue helicopter flies man to hospital
Helicopter takes man suffering from smoke inhalation to hospital after Waiheke boat fire.
Battle of Britain map plotter dies in NZ at 98
Joan Fanshawe's war-time role was to move aircraft markers around the operations table.
Traffic delays after earlier truck crash on Southwestern Motorway
The truck has since been cleared from the road but delays are expected.
Man burned after checking gas leak with match
Man seriously injured after causing a boat explosion near Auckland.
Shaping the future now
Adrienne Young Cooper sees her role as turning Auckland into the most liveable city.
Season of giving and biffing: Aucklanders produce more waste over Xmas period
Aucklanders generate an average 10 per cent more waste over the Christmas holiday period.
Detour city! Auckland central streets closed for construction
Auckland Transport will relocate Quay Street's underground services during the closure.
GoPro series: Jumping off the Sky Tower
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Sunshine brings the race day flocks and frocks out
About 12,000 people flocked to the Boxing Day Races at Ellerslie Racecourse.
New zebra born at Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo welcomed the new addition in the early hours of Christmas Eve.
Fine and improved weather for most of country
Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.
Man hospitalised after stabbing at Papatoetoe address
Police were called to reports of disorder at an address in Papatoetoe this morning.
Fire at Glen Eden fruit store 'well involved'
Fire and Emergency has increased its response effort to deal with the blaze.
Going off at the deep end
Teen Frazer Tavener shares the thrill of high and spring board diving.