A house and garage were well involved in a fire in Pakuranga Heights.

A young woman is badly injured after being struck on Redmond St.

Police brass have approved the use of controversial genealogy test as investigation tool.

Rangiwhero Ngaronoa was 22 when he was stabbed to death in November 2021.

Brendan Hunt was spotted at the Queen's Wharf fan zone watching the footy.

'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'

Another dire assessment of under-pressure Hauraki Gulf prompts fresh calls for protection.

It follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.

Helena Wakefield, 72, was eligible for $870 a week pension but did not claim it.

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been misisng since April 21.

'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.

Piha residents reported armed police swarming the west coast settlement.

The police dog unit found the man, who was possibly under the influence, police say.

The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.

Police were spotted outside the MSD office on Great South Rd just after 2pm on Thursday.

The Massey resident was last seen by friends and family on April 21.

The victim suffered a concussion, court documents state.

'The bikes, vehicles seized have been responsible for nuisance driving' - Police.

One resident said the crane operators had been struggling to lift objects all week.

Teams from Aotearoa have won five medals in six divisions in the United States.

Talkback callers will be able to grill the leader in the hour-long session.

The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.