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Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
Armed police stop vehicles in Auckland after person reported to be carrying firearm
'Police take these reports seriously and were armed as a precaution,' a spokeswoman said.
Simmering tensions between supporters in court after West Auckland bar attack
Security guards had to separate supporters.
Man fighting for life after violent attack at West Auckland bar
A man is on life support after an alleged attack at a West Auckland bar on Friday.
Go NZ: The undiscovered Auckland wine region that's right on your doorstep
Move over Waiheke, there's a new weekend destination in town.
One person injured in West Auckland explosion
One person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.
Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system
The trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.
Fancy a vineyard tour? You can do that from your couch
Lockdown doesn't mean losing out. Make that online order and get tasting.
She was once the only female firefighter in her team, now she's Kumeu's first female chief
"All of a sudden you have 20 other brothers, dads, uncles sort of thing."
Stolen Range Rover: Concrete mixer halts dramatic chase in West Auckland
Police say the fleeing vehicle was driving in a 'dangerous manner'.
Man who fled police in stolen vehicle arrested
The stolen vehicle was first spotted in the Avondale area about 2.40pm.
Suspected arson causes $30k damage at cricket club
Surrounded by trees the club chairman says it is 'lucky' the fire didn't spread further.
'He could have killed my son': Teen knocked off bike by driver of BMW
The aghast mother has contacted the police and made a plea on social media.
Police investigating 'spate' of mailbox thefts
Reports of a mailbox bandit working through the night are coming in thick and fast.
Road closed near Kumeu following serious crash
Motorists are being told to avoid the area if possible.
New Zealand's largest gun show canned
The Kumeu Militaria Show has been cancelled in light of the Christchurch terrorist attack.
Parking fees create 'chaos' for park-and-ride commuters
On-street parking fees fuel demand for free spaces at Albany park-and-ride.
One person seriously injured after car rolls west of Auckland
Drivers are advised to take extra care while travelling in wet conditions.
Motorway treasure-box mystery solved
Treasures in the box included a letter from the King about wartime death of a flier
Three injured as stolen car evading police crashes in west Auckland
The stolen car was reportedly being driven erratically before the crash.
House falls off truck, blocks State Highway 16
State Highway 16 at Kumeu is closed after a house fell off a transporter.
Sharing stage with China's top models casts long shadow
China's top models are here for the James Law World Model Competition Fashion Show.
Police appeal for help finding missing Waitākere woman
Simpson may be confused or disorientated, police say.
Alleged serial burglar appears in court
Man believed to be behind at least 10 burglaries at Auckland homes in one night in court.
Victims of horror crash named by police
Two women died after the crash on State Highway 16 on August 29.
Second woman dies after Waimauku crash
Second woman dies in hospital after 64-year-old woman died on Wednesday.
Auckland Ironman battling back after crash
Terenzo Bozzone aims to compete in the Ironman World Champs in Hawaii.
Two-car collision injures two in Auckland
The crash occurred between Old Railway Rd and Riverhead Rd.
Police hunting man after spate of burglaries
Suspect may be connected to 10 Auckland burglaries in one night.
Two multiple-vehicle crashes in upper North Island
Emergency services attend multiple-vehicle crashes near Huntly and Kumeu.
In your neighbourhood? Find out where Auckland's new schools will be built
Four or five new high schools and eight to 10 new primaries to cope with Auckland growth.
First photo: Ironman Terenzo Bozzone has surgery for truck crash injuries
Top triathlete needs surgery for injuries after being knocked off bike.
Auckland's trams could extend to Kumeu
Modern trams could be extended from Westgate to Kumeu to cope with rapid growth.