Clumsy Auckland car thief caught with DNA database after leaving bloody trails
He cut himself twice - once with a screwdriver, again breaking a car window.
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'You have acted too late': Tenant awarded $9k after rental complaints fell on deaf ears
The landlord did not investigate the tenant's 'legitimate concerns', a tribunal found.
Ponsonby Road Bistro owner Blair Russell on his favourite spots in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.
‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery
Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.
'10 times better': Why some Kiwis are ditching NZ for Australia
'It is just so hard for people to survive.'
Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."
Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024: Nearly $2 million raised as event gets underway
The event has raised nearly $16 million for blood cancer patients and their families.
Woman who left 29kg mother on tarpaulin to starve to death released from prison
It was estimated Cindy Taylor's mother went up to 15 days without food before dying.
Fire burns golf shop at beleagured Gulf Harbour Country Club
Fire teams rushed to the scene before 3am today after multiple calls from the public.
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids
Rain or sun, you don't want to miss out on experiencing these thrilling weekend events.
New NZ Navy helicopters: Three contenders emerge as defence lobbying ramps up
Airbus has thrown its hat in the ring and is offering the maritime version of the NH-90s.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
NZTA to reduce investment in Te Huia passenger train
The NZTA board made the decision at a meeting yesterday.
'We are devastated': Men killed in non-suspicious house fire worked at top Auckland restaurant
The pair were beloved workers at Cafe Hanoi, blaze not suspicious
Police report a rise in WhatsApp scammers pretending to be loved ones to get money from families
Families urged to chat with elderly or vulnerable members about the scam.
$1b listed retail landlord Investore Property halves losses, outlook ‘soft’
The company developed a new $26.1 million Woolworths at Kaiapoi in the past year.
More people ‘drowning in debt’ as cost of living crisis bites
While incomes increased last year, they were "cancelled out" by the cost of living crisis.
Bribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppression
Daud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.
Sex worker slashed customer with knife in secluded carpark, severing artery
Details of the violent end to Daniel Otess' life have been revealed for the first time.
Developer on Northcote frustration: 'We need more homes, not more meetings'
'Not possible to get past the time and resources required in dealing with Eke Panuku.'
Gangbuster: Police Minister’s message to gangs - reform or be reformed
Police Minister Mark Mitchell's message is simple. There's a new sheriff in town.
Scale of retail crime leads One NZ to close Auckland store
Aggressive customers and thieves armed with knives are the reality of retail.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
Letters: Govt's education 'solutions' are contradictory; motorists just don't get it
OPINION: Also on our readers' minds - city drop-off zones, teacher training and Sam Cane.
‘I chopped up my wife’: Papatoetoe meat cleaver wife murderer to remain behind bars
Zeshen Zhou couldn't handle his marriage ending, so he killed his wife.
Manhunt underway after person stabbed at Auckland public pool
Police said they are trying to locate a person in connection with the incident.
What are Kiwis afraid of?
Herald reporter Cameron Pitney hit the streets of Auckland to ask people what scares them.
Weekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year Budget
Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.
Tribunal says real estate firm's 'numerous breaches' put public at risk
The real estate firm says the failures were due to human error and faulty systems.
Watch: Nearly 2000 tyres illegally dumped in front of Auckland business
The owner said Auckland Council won't help because the tyres are on private property.
Auckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secret
Judge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.
Auckland police officer accused of perjury named as Constable James Cox
The prosecution alleges he falsely claimed to be qualified to use a radar gun.
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.