Toy gun sparks armed police response at Auckland mall
'I think everyone was on high alert,' a man in the mall said.
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The Police Minister said he was "deeply concerned" at the spate of recent robberies.
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Rugby player dies after head injury in Auckland match
It is understood the man's partner and his children were watching the match.
'Lovely kid': Auckland police make arrest after fatal Papatoetoe hit-and-run
The arrested woman is set to appear in court next month.
Bodies in suitcase: Mum's murder trial comes to halt at last minute, indefinitely delayed
Jury selection was scheduled to begin today.
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Police arrest man after West Auckland mall smash-and-grab
The man is due to appear in the Waitākere District Court this morning.
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It is understood that both children were under the age of 4.
'Everyone was panicking': Police hunting armed robbers after dramatic smash-and-grab
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Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
Auckland woman's car written off after swerving to avoid hay bale on motorway
She lost her job after the accident because she could no longer drive.
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Worker claims Auckland bowling alley is ‘controlling and enslaving’ him
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Delays warning: Papakura off-ramp reopens after car crashes into barrier
NZTA warns motorists to avoid using the off-ramp and to expect delays.
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UFC star Adesanya buys into popular Auckland eatery
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Broken footbridge: Restaurants suffer over 'mindblowing' delays
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