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![South Auckland shootings: 'My kids don't walk the streets'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
South Auckland shootings: 'My kids don't walk the streets'
How do residents feel amid a spate of six shootings in Auckland's south in 2019?
![Cold case: Police chase leads in 26yo murder mystery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Cold case: Police chase leads in 26yo murder mystery
Jane Furlong was killed 26 years ago - who did it? Her mother's not sure we'll ever know.
![Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland scrapped after lightning strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland scrapped after lightning strike
Travel plans disrupted as Air NZ works to rebook passengers.
![Weather wild and unpredictable - and there's more to come](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Weather wild and unpredictable - and there's more to come
Walkers enjoying a period of sunshine have been caught out with an unexpected hailstorm.
![Driver dies after fleeing police in South Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Driver dies after fleeing police in South Auckland
A person died at the scene after a police chase in Manurewa.
![Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
![Flooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Flooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' plan
Auckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.
![Airport worker struck down by devastating illness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Airport worker struck down by devastating illness
Akhilesh Kadam died almost a week after being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
![Inmate assault claim probe after lawyer's visit blocked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Inmate assault claim probe after lawyer's visit blocked
Inmate claims she was pepper sprayed, handcuffed and face-smashed into the floor.
![Waiheke ferry fury: Fullers to review operations after 400 passengers stranded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Waiheke ferry fury: Fullers to review operations after 400 passengers stranded
"We have heard loud and strong that some of our customers are unhappy with our services."
![Wild weather, downpours: Long weekend holidaymakers face traffic chaos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Wild weather, downpours: Long weekend holidaymakers face traffic chaos
Heading away for Queen's Birthday? You may be in for a slow, wet journey.
![Court dates set for Great Barrier dredging appeals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Court dates set for Great Barrier dredging appeals
The consent increases sediment dumping from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.
![Embrace the chill: Six best places this wintry long weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Embrace the chill: Six best places this wintry long weekend
If you can't wait until Monday to get outside, we've got a few tips.
![St John staff to vote on unsociable work hours pay offer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
St John staff to vote on unsociable work hours pay offer
Staff will vote on the offer to introduce shift payments for unsociable work hours.
![Young man who praised Christchurch mosque attacks kept in jail longer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Young man who praised Christchurch mosque attacks kept in jail longer
Mentally unwell prisoner expressed white supremacist views, and support for massacres
![Delays after crash near Karaka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Delays after crash near Karaka
The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.
![Ferry cancellation strands hundreds on Waiheke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Ferry cancellation strands hundreds on Waiheke
Around 400 commuters were stranded after sailings were cancelled from 6am to 8am.
![Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail
Taylor King and Jeremy KauKasi died at the scene of the crash.
![Family fears being 'ripped apart' if pregnant mother of two is deported](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Family fears being 'ripped apart' if pregnant mother of two is deported
Mother of two NZ-citizen children warned she could be taken into custody and deported.
!['Batman just punched a licorice allsort': A night on the streets with NZ Police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
'Batman just punched a licorice allsort': A night on the streets with NZ Police
What's a night on the town like for New Zealand Police?
![The pop concert you don't want to miss this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
The pop concert you don't want to miss this weekend
Winter is here - so are top plays, films, concerts and exhibitions to keep us entertained.
![Auckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef Mince](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Auckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef Mince
MPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.
!['Why I chose to stand with my teachers': Student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
'Why I chose to stand with my teachers': Student
COMMENT: 'It is about time we stood with them - for them.'
![Former Black Cap talks about struggles of climbing Mt Everest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Former Black Cap talks about struggles of climbing Mt Everest
Adam Parore opens up on achieving the feat in 2011.
![Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist died in the crash last Friday when their bike collided with a ute.
![Death prompts fire escape warning for those in industrial buildings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Death prompts fire escape warning for those in industrial buildings
Fire manager says lack of escape routes and multiple fire alarms an issue.
![Not guilty plea for man accused of hit on gangster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Not guilty plea for man accused of hit on gangster
Notorious gangster Joshua Masters was shot at a Harley Davidson store in Auckland.
![Budget leak: Treasury calls in police over 'hacking'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Budget leak: Treasury calls in police over 'hacking'
'This is by far the most serious hack-attack we've seen in modern times'
![Peruvian-style rooftop restaurant set to open at Westfield Newmarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Peruvian-style rooftop restaurant set to open at Westfield Newmarket
Scentre Group announces South American eatery Inca will open at Westfield Newmarket.