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‘Significant’ armed police call-out in Papakura, no arrests
The Armed Offenders Squad were among the units called out.
'Escalated so quickly': Auckland family home destroyed in blaze after dishwasher catches fire
The fire started near dishwasher but family say they had no chance of putting it out.
Dozens exit ocean after shark spotted at Auckland’s Long Bay Beach
Auckland beachgoers leave water after shark sighting.
Santa among hundreds evacuated during St Lukes fire alarm; supermarkets slammed
Santa among those forced from mall after fire alarm.
Early morning ram raid targets Auckland dairy just before Christmas
Staff left to clean up mess this morning as police investigate.
Game, set, celebrate: Who is on the guest list for the hottest NYE party in town?
The NZ celebs set to rub shoulders with tennis elite at the ASB Classic launch party.
Steve Braunias on the 20 best things in Auckland life
There is so much to experience in this isthmus of two harbours.
Letters: Call to transform Tank Farm into a Think Farm
OPINION: "Absolutely right to call for more transparency" on waterfront plans.
ELE group collapse: Māori workers caught out
Crown entity paid the money to support more Māori getting into the workforce.
Dairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court cases
He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.
Watch: Prolific Auckland tagger's video of vandalism above speeding motorway traffic
Footage shows two people running across a lane of motorway traffic before tagging signs.
Teen charged with murder of Auckland security guard, police make second arrest
The arrest comes after a 26-year-old man was also charged with murder.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
Auckland’s Laneway Festival wins fight for liquor licence
The all-ages designation for the first Laneway in four years proved unpopular with cops.
Large house fire breaks out on Auckland’s North Shore
Fire and Emergency received several calls about the Rothesay Bay blaze about 4.15pm.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest
'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.
Lift in Kiwis' pre-Christmas spending rings up $2.65b for month
Worldline data showed Kiwis' spending is up on last year in the countdown to Christmas.
Inmate charged with murder after stabbing at Auckland prison
The 47-year-old will appear in court next week.
ELE Group collapse: Immigration NZ seeks direct contact with fired workers
Visas give the workers the right to remain in this country while they are working.
Victims dismayed at bail for Auckland man accused of driving at Good Samaritans
The man allegedly sped into a group helping a woman he had earlier ran over.
Port of Auckland celebrates first te reo Māori graduates
Pepeha, sentence structures, waiata and karakia made up the core of the curriculum.
Northland to welcome visitors during upcoming Brynderwyns closure
The detour will only add 20 minutes to the trip north, advocates say.
Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death
A manslaughter trial is slated for August.
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
ELE Group collapse: Pay cut, redundancy threat came before receivership
Collapsed company ELE was a 'good employer in a tough industry' - but now wages are gone.
Papakura marae invite those most in need to annual Christmas drive
Cars queue up outside Papakura marae waiting for food vouchers and Christmas parcels.
An asset or a cultural asset? The Samoan community responds to the Maota Samoa
The Maota Samoa has seen a major decline in its use by Pacific people.
Funding denied: Radio host's family take on debt for daughter's surgery
17-year-old Selah Ritchie will travel from NZ to Germany for treatment.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
'Being a little bit careful': Breakers star's return still up in the air
"The basketball conditioning is something you really can't imitate."
Inmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at Wiri
The deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.