Molloy fronted the media at 3pm today at his Ponsonby campaign headquarters.

Due to a crash, two northbound lanes are blocked near the Ellerslie-Panmure on-ramp.

An innocent motorist was also injured after man's vehicle taken in daytime attack.

"You can't avoid prison for what you did."

Police won't confirm whether anyone has died but reporter saw body being put in hearse.

Victim still in hospital, but stable, police say.

Firefighters at NZ's busiest station regularly receive 'mayday' calls for extra staff.

"As soon as I heard the shots I put my hands on my ear."

A supermarket in Waimauku is the latest store to be targeted by ram raiders.

Police say inquiries are ongoing to locate the gunman.

There are reports of flooding in Puhoi after bad weather overnight.

At least six retail stores around Auckland were hit overnight.

Alleged robbers were 'flailing' weapons at members of the public.

Daughter of JF Kennedy appears at commemorations in the Solomon Islands.

Several Auckland shops have been targeted in smash-and-grab incidents overnight.

Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.

Police were called around 3am after reports of gunshots.

One car hit a bus stop before smashing into a tree; the other crashed into a power pole.

Incidents earlier today blocked lanes and led to long delays for motorists.

Emergency services were called to a collision in the area about 8.30am.

A thick blanket of fog is limiting visibility in Auckland.

The man is accused of cashing rest home cheques worth $430,000.

Waka Kotahi is urging motorists to pass the scene with care and to expect delays.

Aucklanders fed up with motorway disruption plan to take matters into their own hands.

One pensioner the Herald spoke to had his rates increase nearly $500 per quarter.

The money allegedly went on the couple's lifestyle and newly built home.

Mark Lyon was serving a 15-year sentence at the time he died.

Incidents were reported in Avondale, Ōtara and Gulf Harbour/Whangaparāoa.