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School ball patdown 'feels like they violated my daughter'
A 17-year-old was told to lift her dress up so high her underwear was exposed.
Police warned Google about Grace Millane case suppression
Police say they warned Google about name suppression in the Grace Millane case.
Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
Speedy arrest after West Auckland robberies
Police arrest 33-year-old man following series of aggravated robberies.
St Cuth's pool incident: Girl, 6, rushed to hospital after CPR
A 6-year-old girl is recovering in Starship Hospital following the incident.
Machete murder: Life term for killing bell-ringer over 'affair'
The victim begged for mercy in Samoan as the machete "rained blows down" on him.
Breakdown slowing traffic on Auckland motorway
Auckland's Southern motorway slow due to crash and truck breakdown.
Vote looming over Chamberlain Park redevelopment action
Auckland Council's environment and community committee will consider the proposal.
Uber driver 'shoves' 5yo, takes off with an iPad - police called in
"He couldn't stop crying."
The new enclosures coming to Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo saying goodbye to traditional exhibits like the tiger pit.
Liquor lockdown: West Auckland booze stores shut temporarily
Police are following "strong lines" of inquiry to arrest those responsible.
'An evil act': Jealous stalker to appeal murder conviction
"Obsessed" man will appeal conviction after jury took just 40 minutes to find him guilty.
Officials change tune: Nelson St to remain closed this week
Auckland Transport now says Nelson St to remain closed until next week at least.
Nightclub shooter identified in rap video loses appeal
A YouTube rap video led to the identification of a South Auckland shooter.
Two people critical after burning charcoal indoors
The two people have been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Rotor-cop: Fleeing teens stuck in mud, Eagle chopper flushes them out
Teens were taken back to the police station for 'hot showers, dry clothes and a Milo'.
Serious crash in Taumarunui; woman dies in two-vehicle crash at Orewa
Emergency services are on the scene.
CBD traffic woes: Nelson St could re-open tonight
Auckland CBD could return to normal four days after panel fell from building.
Measles outbreak: 1555 more Auckland babies immunised
The Auckland measles outbreak forced the age limit for the first dose to be lowered.
'Scared, frustrated': South Auckland reeling after fourth shooting
Residents fed up with gun violence following the fourth shooting in the area this year.
Crash blocking Auckland's Southern motorway
Drivers are warned they will need to merge down to two lanes.
Man in hospital after hammer attack, car stolen
The couple were sitting in their parked car when the group set upon them.
CBD traffic: Key road remains closed, Victoria St West re-opens
Roadblocks started on Thursday afternoon after a large panel fell from a CBD building.
Bermageddon: Council loses first round on bid to ban parking
Auckland Council is seeking a law change to stop people parking on berms.
Police flood Te Atatu after liquor store robbed
Armed police were posted outside the shop, a witness said.
Mean streets: Region rocked by spate of gun crime
South Auckland has been rocked by a spate of shootings this year, with two people killed.
'Nobody stopped to help': Quadriplegic ex-jockey Sophia Malthus in car crash
Second brush with death for the former jockey after she was thrown from a horse in 2016.
Delays expected with new birthing unit
Waitematā DHB acknowledges community frustration over new maternity unit
Hundreds protest waste dump off Great Barrier Island
Environmentalists marched in Auckland to oppose the 250,000 cubic metre sediment dump.
'Positive leads' in solving South Auckland shooting
Woman seriously injured in Clover Park, South Auckland shooting
Secrets of a pro Kiwi car thief: 'We can't get caught'
Convicted thief Alex made $10k a week. He wants to warn you.
Lawson quins tragedy: Shirlene's shock death at 53
The family of Lawson quin Shirlene Colcord are reeling over her sudden death in June.
Boaties fear being kicked out for America's Cup super yachts
Super yachts worth $436m to NZ economy may be prioritised for Auckland marina berths.