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![Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police response to Ferry Building attack lambasted as 'entirely inadequate'
Footage shows victim being punched, kicked and stomped while lying motionless on ground.
!['It's a fiasco': Rail passengers wait over four hours after power outage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'It's a fiasco': Rail passengers wait over four hours after power outage
Around 28km of train lines between Penrose and Papakura were without power this evening.
![Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Cops crack down on Anzac Day dirt bikers: Three vehicles seized after properties searched
Police searched three properties in Takanini, Pakuranga and Ōtara.
![Veteran Hells Angels member farewelled with gang ride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Veteran Hells Angels member farewelled with gang ride
The senior member died on May 11 after a short illness.
![Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Duo accused in meth-laced beer smuggling face fresh cocaine charges
The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, face more drug charges.
![Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Bystanders at East Auckland kids’ football practice help catch bag-snatcher
The man was seen running barefoot with a bag in his hand, being chased by another man.
![High-performance $110,000 Tesla listed for $1 reserve - so what’s the catch?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
High-performance $110,000 Tesla listed for $1 reserve - so what’s the catch?
The stunning 4WD high-performance plug-in was damaged in the Auckland floods.
!['Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours
The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.
![Car central to road rage shooting found, victim discharged from hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Car central to road rage shooting found, victim discharged from hospital
The 2009 Mazda Axela was found at a Manurewa home last night.
![Manhunt launched after teen girl shot in road rage incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Manhunt launched after teen girl shot in road rage incident
Police want public's help finding a 2009 Mazda Axela, rego NGL15 - caution urged if seen.
![Who's behind $40m+ Devonport Village property buy-up?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Who's behind $40m+ Devonport Village property buy-up?
Ex-ANZ bosses have linked up with fiercely private heir to NZ's former richest man.
![Watch: Video of 'barbaric' attack outside Auckland Ferry Building stokes crime fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Watch: Video of 'barbaric' attack outside Auckland Ferry Building stokes crime fears
Video footage shows a group kicking, punching and stomping on someone lying on the ground.
![Repeat upskirt offender: Why I keep taking vile videos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Repeat upskirt offender: Why I keep taking vile videos
Seth Frater went to the mall and used his phone to record unsuspecting victims.
![Police bust major crime ring, seize 220kg of drugs and high-powered guns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police bust major crime ring, seize 220kg of drugs and high-powered guns
The total alleged is around 220 kilograms, consisting of meth, MDMA and other drugs
![Commerce Commission house building material probe: Government responds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Commerce Commission house building material probe: Government responds
Fletcher Building’s 94 per cent share of NZ's wallboard market is often cited on topic.
![Council budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Council budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kids
Matt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.
![‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Appalling violence’: Vehicle of interest revealed after girl, 15, shot in road rage incident
Police are appealing for motorists who saw the road rage incident and shooting.
!['Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slips
Those in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.
!['Reckless violence' : Teen girl shot in Auckland road rage incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Reckless violence' : Teen girl shot in Auckland road rage incident
'Appalled' police are appealing for witnesses after innocent teen seriously injured.
!['Unfortunate disruption': Auckland’s Western Line trains resume service after car driven on tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Unfortunate disruption': Auckland’s Western Line trains resume service after car driven on tracks
The vehicle drove along the tracks from a level crossing in Mt Albert.
![Auckland petrol station cordoned off after serious incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Auckland petrol station cordoned off after serious incident
It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured.
![‘Good evening, citizens’: Radio legend Barry ‘Dr Rock’ Jenkin dies at age 75](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Good evening, citizens’: Radio legend Barry ‘Dr Rock’ Jenkin dies at age 75
'He’s lived exactly as he chose to' - daughter Andrea says.
!['Frightening': Liquor store owners fight off armed youths after attempted robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Frightening': Liquor store owners fight off armed youths after attempted robbery
A witness said the youths were armed with a bat and possibly a pocket knife.
![Police hunt for axe-wielding man spotted on popular Auckland CBD Street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police hunt for axe-wielding man spotted on popular Auckland CBD Street
The man was spotted on Queen St just after 4pm today.
![What Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
What Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget
'NZ needs to grow up and accept the costs if we are going to build a prosperous future.'
![Three fire crews rush to house caught ablaze in Papakura, Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Three fire crews rush to house caught ablaze in Papakura, Auckland
The well-involved fire is located inside a small residential unit on Porchester Rd.
![Desert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Desert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murder
Wang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.
![Auckland police seek mystery woman as cyclist fights for life in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Auckland police seek mystery woman as cyclist fights for life in hospital
The mystery woman stopped to help the man after he came off his bike.
!['Ought to have known better': Arborist company fined $32k for felling notable tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Ought to have known better': Arborist company fined $32k for felling notable tree
The judge said while not deliberate, the company should have known better.