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Uber order: Thief leaves name, number, address
But police are yet to make an arrest three weeks later.
Five motorbikes involved in crash
Four motorcycle riders have been injured in a five-bike crash in Hunua.
Loss of Auckland ports could cost ratepayers extra 4 per cent a year
Auckland congested, Northland held back without rail, Tauranga most successful port.
Man in court charged over gang boss shooting at Harley Davidson shop
The 39-year-old man faces charge of attempted murder.
Her dream, your nightmare: Meet the Kiwi supermum who runs for 86 straight hours
Kim Allan, a 51kg, 50-something marvel who is New Zealand's wonder woman.
Ports of Auckland CEO: Quay St works have led to havoc
Tony Gibson says Auckland Transport's poor notice of Quay St works has caused havoc.
Killer Beez president victim of Harley Davidson shooting
39-year-old man arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to the shooting.
Flight bound for Chile turns back to Auckland due to 'passenger issue'
Lee said the issue was related to a passenger.
Motorist critically injured after being stabbed at Papatoetoe intersection
A person is in police custody after the incident.
Another Auckland Mad Butcher store goes into liquidation
The Mad Butcher store has closed its doors permanently.
Maggot-infested birds and eels dumped in Auckland Council office
Bags of maggot-infested birds and eels dumped at Auckland Council. WARNING: Distressing
Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers
The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.
Prominent Kiwi entertainer placed wife in headlock
The entertainer "lost what was a promising career in the media", his lawyer said.
Father of two 'not coming home' after being crushed by moving crane
A much-loved husband and father of two was killed in a workplace incident this morning.
Man pleads guilty to spiking McDonald's sundaes
The man was not an employee of McDonald's, police confirmed.
5yo mosque survivor to Prince William: 'Do you have a daughter?'
5-year-old Alen was previously unable to speak, see or eat when she woke from a coma.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
Mum grateful for prayers: "They didn't know if he was going to open his eyes."
Live: Prince William back in Auckland
Prince William has visited four-year-old Alen Alsati in Starship Hospital in Auckland.
Auckland woman has bank card cloned, $800 swiped
Banks say there has been an increase in card skimming activity across Auckland.
Kiwi musician dies after cancer battle
Browne founded dDub and for 15 years the band toured the country.
Anzac Day across the country: We will remember them
Kiwis across the country have come together in solidarity.
Anzac terror plot: Kiwis targeted in alleged Isis Gallipoli threat
Turkey has arrested an Islamic State member over an alleged Anzac Day threat.
Wildly fluctuating house prices: The surprise winners
Some of Auckland's flashest suburbs take big falls in new property figures.
Person seriously injured after car rolls onto them near Auckland
Police are yet to confirm if the incident happened on the road or private property.
Fear as screaming man storms into Auckland church
The incident has put one Auckland family off attending the church ever again.
Goff denies backtrack on Queens Wharf election promise
Consent has been granted for a $10 million 90-metre fixed gangway extension.
Dramatic image captures thunder storm lashing Auckland
Drone image captures moment a fierce thunder storm smashed into the city of sails.
AA hits out at high number of Auckland bus lane tickets
Auckland bus lane cameras racked up $11.3 million in fines in the last year.
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
Analyst: Kiwi troops not there for Anzac Day crowd control
Auckland Council has already scrapped 58 planned Anzac Day events.
Controversial extension at Queens Wharf for mega-cruise ships gets green light
The decision was released today.
Man killed after being shot in South Auckland named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the fatal incident.
Heavy showers, thunderstorms for upper North Island
"There is a lot of heavy rain around."