'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.
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Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
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"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.
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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.
Opinion: Don't just blame the current Govt for rising crime
When did we become a country where ram raids aren't out of the usual?
'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls
'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'
Security staff, cleaners endangered as stolen vehicles plough through mall
Three stores were raided by multiple people in three stolen vehicles.
Scrapped harbour crossing plan leaves Northcote residents in limbo
Although the idea was scrapped - behind the scenes the wheels had already begun turning.
Foggy start at Auckland Airport, some roads affected
Fog is rolling in from the ocean, MetService says.
Man dies in 'water incident' at Piha in West Auckland
Emergency services were called at 8.15am.
Second Omicron wave may have begun - expert
Deaths of 10 to 15 people a day are likely to continue for months.
Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
Family dog taken from front garden in front of grandmother
Miniature poodle Cookie was taken from the front yard of an Onehunga house on April 7.
A Moment In Crime: Miscarriage of justice - the murder of Susan Burdett
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Susan Burdett in 1992.
Anzac weekend: Traffic building, crash blocking SH1, mixed weather bag
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'It's not a choice': No transport, no school for dyslexic teen
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Beloved teacher farewelled after losing cancer battle
Rodney Gordon taught at Auckland Grammar for three decades.