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Watch: Bullet holes in windows - more Auckland shootings overnight
It isn't yet clear whether the incidents are related to the recent spate of shootings.
'Come on, let's go': Men confront, chase ram-raiders down Auckland motorway after liquor store heist
Four young people were arrested after police spiked their getaway car.
Armed police swarm Auckland suburb in search for person of interest
A witness reports armed police and several police cars in West Auckland suburb of Massey.
Scaffolder learns he has lost both arms after electric shock
Jahden Nelson has been heavily sedated for 15 days.
Motorway mayhem as multiple vehicles involved in crash on Northwestern
Expect delays if you are heading into the city from West Auckland.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
'Atomic bomb in his body': Young dad's arms amputated, fighting for life after electric shock
A high voltage current ripped through Jahden Nelson's body as he dismantled scaffolding.
Person critical after electric shock in workplace incident
One person taken to Auckland Hospital and a second person treated at the scene.
Three shots fired after armed police swarm on Massey house, one man in custody
Police are responding to an incident in Massey, West Auckland.
Woman crept into ex-husband's home before knife attack on his new partner
A psychological report has been ordered for Donglan Wu ahead of her sentencing.
If these walls could talk: Auckland's under-explored historic homes
Find some of Auckland's wonderful off-the-radar historic houses.
'Well-involved' house fire in Auckland's Massey
Emergency services received reports of a house fire at about 9.20pm.
Fatal crash in West Auckland - police investigating after car ploughs through fence
Police investigating after car ploughs through fence in West Auckland.
'My heart crushed': Family of cyclist killed by fleeing driver confront convict at sentencing
Jamie Jameson died two years ago this month. The man who hit him has been sent to prison.
Steve Braunias: Eli Epiha trial brought to an end on a perfect note of contempt
Steve Braunias reflects on the trial of the man found guilty of murdering Matthew Hunt.
'No sentence will bring Matthew back': Slain officer's mum speaks after killer jailed for life
Constable Matthew Hunt was shot to death in June 2020.
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
Wellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residence
Covid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.
'Aimless, shameless coward': Cop killer's accomplice jailed
Bracken's actions too serious for home detention sentence, judge says.
'That man is my father' - how a son faced his dad 52 years on
In 1969, Mate Kremic's dad disappeared. This year, after his death, he emerged.
20 new community cases as Auckland clings to hope
Health Ministry says it expects fluctuating case numbers at this point in the outbreak.
Explainer: Why 7000 Aucklanders need to be Covid tested per day
Testing numbers have fluctuated in the past week.
One man arrested after police presence at Massey home
One man has been custody after a Police gathered at a standoff, Auckland earlier today.
Death, a will, then court: How one man dangled an inheritance to command many women
After decades together, she was cut out of a will that left it all to a new woman.
Jewellery heist: Pascoes hit by burglars for second time in 8 days
Police wouldn't confirm the shop raided but said a significant amount of goods was taken.
Man who killed cyclist in police chase found guilty after representing himself in court
Jamie Jameson, a 39-year-old father and husband, died a week later from head injuries.
Cyclist's death in police pursuit crash: Accused offers no defence
Jamie Jameson died of brain injuries several days after he was hit while riding his bike.
Cyclist death trial: Cops, witnesses describe bizarre behaviour after crash
An erratic driver hit cyclist Jamie Jameson on November 25, 2019. He died a week later.
Cyclist death trial: Driver attempted to hide damaged car under blankets — witnesses
Cyclist Jamie Jameson, 39, died several days after he was hit in November 2019.
Man accused of fatally hitting cyclist, driving off was fleeing police — witnesses
Defendant accused of fatally hitting Jamie Jameson with his car while fleeing police.
Steve Braunias on Eli Epiha trial: The murder was strange from beginning to end
OPINION: It will continue to resonate for a long while beyond the High Court of Auckland.
'We miss him terribly': Police union demand tough sentence for cop killer
Matthew Hunt's family and police colleagues have responded to his killer's guilty verdict.
Special report: Unintentional murder defence backfires for Eli Epiha
Eli Epiha is guilty of murdering one police officer and attempting to murder another.