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Auckland shooting: Woman in critical condition; terrified neighbours flee after blasts ring out
"As soon as I heard the shots I put my hands on my ear."
Ram raid thieves target Auckland supermarket for vape products
A supermarket in Waimauku is the latest store to be targeted by ram raiders.
Youths and ram raids: What is behind the crime wave and how we do we stop it?
Government officials and a youth worker share their perspectives
The huge property deal behind giant Albany data centre
Sod turned on site in northwest Auckland that will host 80,000 computers.
Auckland crime: Petrol station staff held up; gunman foiled by fog cannon
Police say inquiries are ongoing to locate the gunman.
'Whole village flooded' - clean-up ahead after heavy rain overnight
There are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.
Watch: Cleaned out in 60 seconds - hooded robbers ransack vape store
At least six retail stores around Auckland were hit overnight.
Watch: 'I'm only 13, let me go' - teen in Queen St heist detained by witnesses
Alleged robbers were 'flailing' weapons at members of the public.
Commemorations of a battle and the message on a coconut that saved JFK's life
Daughter of JF Kennedy appears at commemorations in the Solomon Islands.
Overnight crime wave: Six stores hit, PM says offending 'atrocious'
Several Auckland shops have been targeted in smash-and-grab incidents overnight.
Watch: Eerie fog swamps Harbour Bridge, flights affected
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
Auckland shooting: Gunshots fired at Papakura property overnight
Police were called around 3am after reports of gunshots.
Early morning car crashes leave one dead, two critical
One car hit a bus stop before smashing into a tree; the other crashed into a power pole.
Watch: Thieves ditch getaway car in Queen St robbery, steal another; child detained at scene
The off-duty cop is in hospital after being hit in the head by one of the offenders.
Motel on fire: Owner wakes to guests bashing on his door - person in custody
Wellsford's Castle Court Motel caught fire early this morning.
Long delays expected on Auckland's Southern Motorway following crashes
Incidents earlier today blocked lanes and led to long delays for motorists.
Three injured in serious crash in Waiuku
Emergency services were called to a collision in the area about 8.30am.
Auckland fog - Restrictions over after Auckland travel disrupted, flights, ferries affected
A thick blanket of fog is limiting visibility in Auckland.
Businessman accused of writing rest home cheques to finance his new build home
The man is accused of cashing rest home cheques worth $430,000.
Comment: Housing Enabling Supply Bill 'tragically wrong'
OPINION: Senior urban planning lecturer runs an eye over housing plans for Auckland.
Crash blocks multiple lanes on Auckland motorway
Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to pass the scene with care and to expect delays.
Head-to-head protests: 'He is throwing a tantrum' - counter protester blasts Tamaki
Aucklanders fed up with motorway disruption plan to take matters into their own hands.
Dramatic rates increases start landing in Aucklanders' inboxes
One pensioner the Herald spoke to had his rates increase nearly $500 per quarter.
Businessman accused of stealing $1.3m from Auckland rest home
The money allegedly went on the couple's lifestyle and newly built home.
Addict, millionaire Mark Lyon dies while serving 15-year prison term
Mark Lyon was serving a 15-year sentence at the time he died.
Controversy surrounds multi-million Point Chevalier RSA sale to Foodstuffs
A former president and members allege a forced sale vote and missing financial records.
Gun crime: Police yet to find links between four alleged firearms offences overnight
Incidents were reported in Avondale, Ōtara and Gulf Harbour/Whangaparāoa.
Pothole penis painter returns with new ploy amid rise of roadwork vigilantes
Aucklander Geoff Upson's online pothole campaign is generating thousands of views online.
The short turbulent tenure of Paul Yurisich as head of TVNZ news and current affairs
TVNZ's head of news lost his job this week as the Kamahl Santamaria fallout drags on.
'Complete shock': Auckland couple admit doctoring LIM report to sell 'leaky' house
The couple could face up to 10 years in prison for obtaining by deception.
'Stay with me': Terror attack hero and the woman he saved
Shopper ran towards danger and was confronted with heartbreaking scene.
The great website switcheroo: Young Nat confirms 'unfortunate' link to fake Efeso Collins web address
Tristram Speedy says he now needs to 'consult with a few guys'.
Armed police responding to two firearms incidents across Auckland tonight
There are reports of a firearm being pointed from a vehicle at two Auckland addresses.