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Watch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrols
Thieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.
National's Simon O'Connor faces challengers in re-selection bid
The Tāmaki MP faces a rare challenge in his electorate, which he's held since 2011.
Ali Shakir: It happened in Iraq. Now AT wants to take my home
OPINION: The confiscation is unfair, but AT has no qualms.
Award-winning butchery's light-hearted dig at new King
Auckland butcher makes light-hearted dig at King Charles III's 'sausage fingers'.
'Everyone was in shock': St Heliers cafe owner suffers heart attack after ram raid
'This crime spree needs to be stopped.'
Gun crime: Police yet to find links between four alleged firearms offences overnight
Incidents were reported in Avondale, Ōtara and Gulf Harbour/Whangaparāoa.
'Under siege': Community leader's sleepless night as city's crime spree continues
"Something's become unhinged in our society", leader says, after night worrying for sons.
Auckland shootings: Glen Innes home shot at, cars damaged
The offenders fled the scene and no arrests have been made yet.
Another smash and grab at a Michael Hill jewellery store
Over the past month, three other Michael Hill stores have been hit.
Auckland townhouse settlement delayed by months
Good news for many as it gave them hope of getting townhouses soon.
Ferries to Half Moon Bay replaced by Ubers tonight
Fullers360 says disruption is due to operational requirements.
Fire closes off part of Tī Rākau Drive, East Auckland
Traffic is being diverted as a result and bus services are affected.
Fire teams forced to free driver from car after Auckland crash
Fire, ambulance and police rushed to the scene of the Pakuranga Highway crash.
Auckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'
Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.
Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.
'Ha, he's got a scooter out': Eagle helicopter pursuit of stolen vehicle takes unexpected turn
"It's obviously pretty dangerous," police Eagle helicopter crew says.
Armed Offenders assist police in Otara search warrant arrests
The Armed Offenders Squad assisted as a precaution.
Gun, drugs and cash seized at Northland gang house
Officers executed a warrant on a house with known gang links in Tikipunga, Whangārei.
'Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target
Auckland woman left triggered and traumatised by shooting at her home.
Man dies in workplace incident in Auckland
Emergency services called to the scene of a workplace accident on an Auckland farm.
Rail union says workers lucky to escape serious injury after derailment in Auckland
Tracks were also damaged in early-morning derailment.
Feast with the whānau: The best family-friendly restaurants
Top spots to gather the whānau for a joyous and reka (delicious) midwinter's feast.
Auckland shooting: At least 20 bullet holes in house, sleepout
Attention is focused on a residence which neighbours believe is a gang house.
Fishers caught with haul of snapper 45 times over limit
The group of five had 317 snapper - 95 of which were undersized.
'Gut-wrenching': Liquor store ram-raided twice in a month
The vehicle smashed a hole in the wall that had been boarded up after previous raid.
'No one is safe': Overnight ram raid - thieves target second pawn store days apart
Store owner had to sit outside raided store at 2am to protect it.
'Don't feel secure': Ram-raided store owner no longer feels safe
Vinod Ranchhod's store Big Broz in Panmure has become the latest to be raided.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Opinion: Don't just blame the current Govt for rising crime
When did we become a country where ram raids aren't out of the usual?
Police investigating pedestrian death in Auckland
A pedestrian died on Ti Rakau Drive in Pakuranga late on Tuesday.
Watch: Brazen ram-raid - cars driven into and through mall, shops ransacked
'There must be an element of thrill-seeking involved.'
Watch: Brazen ram raid - CCTV footage shows stolen cars being driven inside mall
Ormiston Town Centre say they are concerned about the increase in incidents.
Security staff, cleaners endangered as stolen vehicles plough through mall
Three stores were raided by multiple people in three stolen vehicles.