Five arrested after alleged kidnapping, home invasion in upmarket Auckland suburb
The five allegedly forced entry and presented weapons to an occupant at the address.
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The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction
She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.
Thunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour Bridge
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Editorial: Have Tui 'Yeah Right' billboards had their day?
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'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
'The van flipped': Man arrested after crash involving stolen car closed Northern Motorway
The motorway was closed for hours.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.
'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbing
An employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.
Hauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishing
Hauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.
Ute smashes through wall of home, driver taken to hospital
The ute can be seen half inside the home after punching through its wall.
Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald
Teenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incident
Investigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.
My brother's kidney allowed me a full life
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Shane Te Pou: The $350 Entrust sugar hit and the energy future Auckland needs
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$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer says
Ockham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.
Secret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki Makaurau
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Eight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge
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'So unprofessional': Angry Auckland festivalgoers demand refunds after organiser flop
Refund requests surge at Eden Fest after headliners withdraw and complaints mount.
Review: UB40 brings the magic to Auckland concert
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Morbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scam
He previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.
Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
Why SailGP bought an ex-Team NZ America's Cup boat
After threatening to cut a team from the line-up, SailGP has changed tack.
Independent bookstores celebrating despite tough retail environment
Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day recognises the pivotal community role of bookstores.
Howick College crowned national champs in thrilling final
It will be remembered as one of the most dramatic finishes the national champs has seen.
Things to do in Auckland this weekend
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Auckland restaurant inviting cash-strapped customers to BYO fish
Economic downturn has left people with less disposable income to dine out.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental property
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First image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floor
The image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.
How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle
The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.
Three hospitalised after car hits tree in North Auckland
Two people were seriously injured in the crash and a third person was also hospitalised.
Revealed: How Asian staff were pulled from surgery at North Shore patient's request
The Herald first reported the situation last Saturday, and can now reveal further details.