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![Father joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Father joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up together
A judge praised Texas Doctor's dedication to his sons - until he joined the Rebels.
!['Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
The officers recounted being soaked in blood and terrified.
!['We've been told they're carrying knives' - Youth violence in Auckland suburb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'We've been told they're carrying knives' - Youth violence in Auckland suburb
Offenders as young as 11 are targeting lone boys.
![Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
![Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Cafe owner mum-of-six jailed for tax evasion, claiming benefits in $420k con
Cafe operator misappropriated payroll taxes, claimed benefits.
![Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Identities revealed of two men accused of killing Head Hunters member in park brawl
A third murder co-defendant lost suppression but has a month to decide if he will appeal.
![Four hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Four hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East Auckland
Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.
![Botany Downs Secondary College returns after evacuation, amps up police presence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Botany Downs Secondary College returns after evacuation, amps up police presence
Students were told to stay away from school due to a 'threat'.
![Person in critical condition after incident in Bucklands Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Person in critical condition after incident in Bucklands Beach
Another person was moderately injured at the residential property
![Black slimy algae spreads to new beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Black slimy algae spreads to new beach
Foul-smelling algal blooms boom in warm weather but mysteries persist about their origins.
![Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Self-identified Tongan selfie killer targeted Samoans while stabbing strangers
He filmed himself laughing as he posed with the bloody murder weapon next to a victim.
![One dead in Auckland train incident: Commuters told to expect long delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
One dead in Auckland train incident: Commuters told to expect long delays
A witness at the scene said a police officer confirmed someone had been killed.
![Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car
The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.
![South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
South Auckland hairstylist's ultimate call-up to braid hip hop royalty
Catheryne Matiasi is still on a high after her latest celebrity client, rapper Bizzy Bone.
![Vehicle owner seriously injured trying to prevent it being stolen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Vehicle owner seriously injured trying to prevent it being stolen
More than one offender was involved in the early-morning theft, police say.
![Person in serious condition after being hit by car at Bucklands Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Person in serious condition after being hit by car at Bucklands Beach
Police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John staff have been at the scene.
![Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death
A manslaughter trial is slated for August.
![Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Pedestrian seriously injured near Sylvia Park Mall, traffic gridlocked, warning to avoid area
The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
![Auckland shooting: Woman 'shaken' after shots fired through children's bedroom window](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
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.
![Man in court on multiple charges after six pedestrians injured in car collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Man in court on multiple charges after six pedestrians injured in car collision
A 22-year-old man will appear in court today.
![Six people injured, one arrested after pedestrians hit by car in East Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Six people injured, one arrested after pedestrians hit by car in East Auckland
The road is closed and enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.