Auckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring one
The 65-year-old fired a single shot with an air rifle at the group of hoons.
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‘Gastro emergency’: Realtor rushed to loo and left buyers unattended
The vendor claimed he arrived at his apartment to find the buyers sipping wine.
Double arrest following two gang-related Auckland shootings on same night
Police have not ruled out further arrests or charges.
'We were literally in mid-air': Rescued man's stormy sea ordeal on 30-tonne boat
The seafarer says 'boiling' water conditions were like nothing he had ever seen.
Mum who stabbed captive man to death over insult was 'gangstress' raised by Mongrel Mob leader
Jurors found the young mother guilty in September of a stabbing frenzy.
Developers of Remuera laneway fined $133k, had no building consents
Council calls project manager's text about consents 'brazen, ... arrogant defiance'.
Fresh email bomb threat sees North Shore court evacuated
A lawyer working at the court said it was cordoned off by police.
'Inadequate': Lack of crew, safety plan made Auckland train accident more likely
The train slid 55m on its side before stopping.
'Huge flames towering in the air': Fire on North Shore treated as suspicious
At least six crews were battling the fire in windy conditions.
Homeowners declined cyclone-related accommodation support
Auckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on storm-damaged homes.
$19b business moving, Brian Gaynor library planned for new offices
'Fearless champion for NZ companies and investors' to be commemorated in new premises.
A lot of people are culturally bankrupt and want a way to their Māoritanga
Ngāpuhi will rejoice with a massive hui in Auckland at the weekend.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.
Lotto luck! Hamilton, Auckland players win share of $1m
Two winners share $1 million Lotto first division prize.
Realtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consent
He has now been found guilty of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.
Auckland Fish Market could be sold and turned into waterfront apartments
The Fish Market started in 1904 selling fresh fish and seafood.
Man killed in Waiheke Island boat capsize was single dad who'd just graduated
The 47yo is remembered by family as a 'loving son who lived his life to the fullest'.
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.
Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
Prison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.
Woman attacked in Auckland CBD, two including teen arrested
The pair will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
'Kiwipedo' who tried to buy toddler online for sex to be released from prison
His release location in the North Island cannot be revealed.
Christmas joy: $5.4m Parnell repairs, owners get keys back
Chubb New Zealand insured units where repairs were carried out by Tauranga’s Align Group.
Auckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settle
One vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.
Govt backing new test cricket venue for Auckland
Plans are progressing to develop a new home for Auckland cricket and regain test status.
Judge encourages children's lit career for man who sent threatening emails to Ardern, synagogue
A judge said the mental health system had let him down for years.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
Auckland shooting: Woman 'shaken' after shots fired through children's bedroom window
Police said gunmen recklessly shot through several windows in a Pt England home.
Why Auckland Museum pulled the pin on hosting a hit Harry Potter exhibition
How a group of committed staff convinced Auckland Museum to turn away a major exhibit.
Motorist pleads not guilty to killing unborn child during illegal street race
Police said the defendant hit a pregnant pedestrian during a street race.
'Particularly toxic': Erasmus on his relationship with former ABs coach
Rassie Erasmus hasn't held back in describing fraught relationship with the NZ coach.
'Absolutely crucial': New venue for SailGP NZ event confirmed
SailGP have found a new home for their 2024 regatta in New Zealand in March.
Cop discharged without conviction after assaulting teens after chase
The man won a discharge without conviction on the two assault charges.
13 years and counting: Auckland eatery offers free Xmas lunch to those in need
'It’s not always about taking. We need to give back to our community.'