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Thieves target stores around Auckland overnight
Thieves have smashed their way into at least three Auckland businesses overnight.
'Immense courage': Heroic moment onlookers pull Tesla driver from burning wreckage
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
Teens stopped after travelling 180km/h on Auckland motorway
Five teens in a car travelling up to 180km/h on the Northern Motorway in police custody.
Watch: 'Huge flames' on Harbour Bridge after Tesla catches fire
Fire crews rushed to the scene after reports a car had caught fire on the Harbour Bridge.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
Red Cross donating $1 million to Wairoa community
Generous Kiwis have so far donated more than $18 million to the fund.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the country
Opinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?
Smash-and-grab incidents keep police busy in Auckland
West Liquor store in Glendene, West Auckland, was targeted shortly after 3am.
Red Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent on
Free psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.
Justice served: Arapera Fia's family to visit her grave a day after guilty verdict
Arapera Fia, 2, suffered severe injuries that would result in her death in 2021.
Listen live: New Police Minister joins Hosking; Auckland thieves hit shops
Several shops and eateries in West Auckland smashed into.
Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
'Boom, boom, boom': Up to five shots fired at house during Auckland drive-by
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Mt Wellington, Auckland, overnight.
Auckland ram raids leave trail of destruction
Ram raids and burglaries reported in Auckland overnight.
Firefighters called to blaze at Grey Lynn cafe
Firefighters were called to the ohSO Cafe, on Crummer Rd, early today.
Central Auckland disorder: Police arrest five after multiple fights break out
Police have warned revellers that they will be held accountable for their behaviour.
From MP to pimp: Jami-Lee Ross faces accusations of unsafe workplace from escorts
Jami-Lee Ross is in a new line of business and facing new accusations.
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is in for a huge homecoming
Are you ready for Auckland's Pasifika Festival this weekend?
Transport Minister to respond over Wayne Brown's ‘dead duck’ light rail jab
Mayor Brown said he planned on using the blowout as leverage against the Government.
Teacher strike: All you need to know
Motorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.
'Bombed out': Neighbours up in arms about half-finished apartment complex
Tough times for developers leaves Auckland street with unfinished eyesore, neighbours say.
Sunny skies forecast for last day of Polyfest
The venue is packed-out for the final day of the hugely successful Polyfest 2023.
Auckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’
Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.
Electric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, Northland
A cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.
Child injured in overnight incident in Mt Albert
A child has been taken to hospital after incident early today.
Polyfest has always been the spot, whether you're performing or not
Time for Pacific Island goodness, kai and inspiration.
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Terrorism sentencing: Teen who planned attack took weapon to hockey game
The teen became radicalised online after bullying at school.
Dave Letele delivering on his promise to homeless whānau after floods, cyclone
Dave Letele's BBM charity has refitted 42 homes of affected whānau.
Auckland dairy killing: Third man now charged with murder
The men were initially charged with robbery, but those charges have been upgraded.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Suspected botched ram-raid: Car, building catch fire
Six engines were sent to the scene in Otara.
Editorial: Task force route suggests long and winding road
The Government is setting up a steady, thorough process on recovery and resilience.