Ram-raid youths need understanding not prison
Children as young as 7 have been arrested in the raids.
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Ducking for cover: Rush to protect children during early-morning gun attack
Cars and the Eagle helicopter at the scene of an incident in South Auckland this morning.
'I can't even walk properly': Mum's $30K loan for hysterectomy to end pain
Her pain was so bad she would regularly faint at work.
Trevor Purkis: Don't let the bureaucrats rob Auckland of its soul
OPINION: 'Signalling intent may look good politically now, but at what future cost?'
'I did start to feel suicidal': Endometriosis patient's agonising wait for treatment
"Not because I wanted to die, but because the pain was so unbearable," 20-year-old says.
Scaffolder learns he has lost both arms after electric shock
Jahden Nelson has been heavily sedated for 15 days.
Recent ram-raids prompt revamp of bollard installation process
The process to install bollards was reportedly quite complicated in the past.
Motorway mayhem as multiple vehicles involved in crash on Northwestern
Expect delays if you are heading into the city from West Auckland.
Scaffolder who lost both arms after electric shock conscious, off life support
'It shouldn't have happened."
Opinion: Why Auckland needs to retain its character suburbs
OPINION: Auckland councillor claims there's a meek submission to a flawed housing policy.
Dr Oscar Lyons: 'Being open about struggle can help others understand they are not alone'
Dr Oscar Lyons: educator, researcher tells his story to Elisabeth Easther.
Shocking gun statistics as gang warfare and firearms violence erupt
'These are real people, these are real families devastated.'
New Covid-19 'Lamp' test to be trialled at Auckland Airport
Lamp tests combine speed of RATs with accuracy of a PCR test and can be self-administered.
'Distressing and complex': Police minister responds to youth crime spike
At least 45 children or teens are allegedly behind eight recent crimes and ram raids.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Aviation watchdog launches inquiry into skydiving sector following deaths
"Incidents mean ambulances and ambulances mean the press."
Leopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouth
An arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.
CBD hit and run death: Friend's frantic search for mate at nightclub
Best friend of teen who died tells of partying with him before coming across crime scene.
Seven more Covid deaths and 7043 new community cases
Yesterday, there were 14 deaths, 8242 new cases and 480 people with Covid-19 in hospital.
Police recover stolen property after overnight ram raid near Auckland Airport
One youth with a broken leg was located by police, but four others are yet to be found.
Pedestrian killed: Two 18yos charged after alleged Auckland hit-and-run
The incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday.
'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail
Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.
Four teens in custody after alleged attempted shoplifting in Manurewa
Public detained four youths, aged 14-15, after the Manurewa convenience store incident.
Framed? Prominent businesswoman's killer wanted world to think investor did it, defence says
Prosecutors said it was clear defendant Fang Sun was embittered after losing over $25m.
Auckland man charged with manslaughter, three weeks after fatal shooting
The defendant, already in custody for a related charge, has been granted name suppression.
Christmas Day tragedy: Charge filed against driver alleged to have killed mum of six
The 28-year-old driver is making his first appearance today at Auckland District Court.
'Atomic bomb in his body': Young dad's arms amputated, fighting for life after electric shock
A high voltage current ripped through Jahden Nelson's body as he dismantled scaffolding.
Majurey & Filipaina: Maunga authority delivers on co-governance
OPINION: Chairs of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority say the body has made good ground.
High Court declines to declare sole mana whenua rights for Auckland
High Court declines to recognise Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has exclusive mana whenua rights.
Body found in water in Pakuranga
Emergency services are at Dayspring Way, next to the Tamaki River.
Cat-astrophe averted: Moggy mariner's epic tale of survival
Luchs the Bengal cat plunged into the sea on a stormy night - and lived to miaow about it.
Watch: New video of ram raid robbery - filmed by those involved
Police fear kids could be killed in a crash if the worrying trend continues.
Ram-raid and burglaries force liquor store owner to sleep in shop
Sandringham business owners are fighting back with a solution of their own.
Costco reveals petrol pricing, service station opens
US giant also plans presence in Wellington, Christchurch.