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Missing man's son makes desperate appeal
Stefan Jensen, who suffers from mild dementia, disappeared on June 4 from his son's rural property in Pukekawa, 24km southeast of Pukekohe.
Tearful teen admits murder charge over arson death
A tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.
Student splashed with meths has surgery for severe burns
A high school student has undergone surgery after suffering severe burns from a technology class assignment gone wrong this morning.
Teen changes plea to murder in arson death
A 17-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to murdering Pukekohe mother of three Lynette Chapman, who died in a fire in her home in January.
Off-duty cop in hospital after serious assault
An off-duty police officer is in hospital after being seriously assaulted in Tuakau, south of Auckland.
Driver carjacked at knifepoint
A man will appear in court after stealing a car at knifepoint.
Severe thunderstorm warning in place
Residents living south of Auckland are being warned to brace themselves for a stormy night.
Man who twisted cat's head off in front of family jailed
A man who tore the head off a kitten in front of his family has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Franklin residents split between district councils
Franklin residents will be split between the new Auckland Supercity, Waikato and Hauraki district councils.
Banks hails new Super City structure – Labour opposes
Auckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".
Glider pilot may have flown into power line
A glider pilot killed in an accident south of Auckland yesterday may have hit power lines.