A man appeared in court today charged with burglary and unlawfully taking two vehicles in west Auckland, which may be connected to an arson attack on a residential property.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.

Neighbours say they were forced to break down a door to get to two young children locked inside after police arrested their father.

A woman charged with murdering her husband in west Auckland said she feared for her own safety and she'd "had enough" after he allegedly tried to throttle her, a jury has been told.

Maurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.

A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.

A neighbourly dispute may have led to a shot being fired in west Auckland, say police.

Auckland couple offered vouchers after finding blood in a Burger King meal.

Aisling Symes' family say they will visit the parents of a toddler crushed by a brick wall just 3km from where their daughter died.

Police have named the toddler who was crushed by a brick wall in west Auckland today.