Boy found motionless in Auckland pool wanted to touch the bottom, family say
"This is a tragic accident that occurred while swimming."
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Two men found 'motionless' in Newmarket pool were holding breath under water
The pair were resuscitated poolside before being taken to hospital.
'Glad I was there': Champion swimmer rescues critically injured men from pool
The pair were resuscitated poolside before being taken to hospital.
Two people in critical condition after getting into trouble in water at Newmarket pool
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.30pm.
Two heists in nine days: Police investigate if raids on Newmarket jewellers connected
The vehicle used in last night's raid was found abandoned a short distance from the store.
Newmarket jewellers hit with second ram-raid in nine days
An Auckland jewellery store has been ram-raided by thieves for a second time in just over a week.
Auckland jewellery store ram-raided for second time in nine days
Armed police are guarding the mall as a scene examination is conducted.
Jeweller ram raid brings police, business together for meeting
Newmarket Business Association is making all resources available to help police.
Witness describes dramatic ram raid at Auckland jewellery store
Black barriers and security are standing guard in front of the store.
$1.4b sale: Singaporeans want to quit five NZ malls
A non-management stake in five NZ malls with $2.37b annual sales is on the market.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Armed police storm Auckland motel in early hours
Police clear rooms by gunpoint and take one person into custody.
Biggest NZ mall owner pushes up revenue, shopper numbers
Australasian shopper visits rose 6.7 per cent in 2023.
Opened: Ponsonby's new The Greenhouse apartments, 19th block by Ockham Residential
Mayor praised Ockham Residential's apartment buildings as "architecturally fantastic!"
Creative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs
'This is the highlight of this business.'
Eleven fire crews tackle blaze near Auckland Domain
Roads have now reopened after the blaze in central Auckland.
Up to 80 dirt bike riders seen blocking Auckland intersections
A 14-year-old is one of four people arrested.
'Powerfully built bugger': 91yo assaulted in attempted mugging after doing Xmas shopping
Security guards caught the offender who apologised to the victim.
Black Friday: Westfield Newmarket vows to feed shoppers stuck in car parks; AT warns of 'busiest shopping weekend ever'
Westfield vows to deliver food and drink to customers if trapped in car park.
Newmarket mall: Woman wet herself while trapped for three hours in carpark queue
One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.
'Going to have a panic attack’: Auckland mall shoppers stuck in traffic jam for hours
Mall officials said it could take three hours to clear the log jam.
Failed Newmarket restaurant Inca owes creditors $1.1m: Who wants money?
The restaurant had 'exhausted all other financial options available'.
Can retail bounce back from off-Broadway tragedies?
Barkers snatches victory from jaws of defeat, main street blues pondered.
West Aucklanders next in line for KiwiRail's disruptive rail rebuild
Introducing more buses will not save any time, says one commuter.
Firefighters contain Newmarket blaze
The fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd
Police, retailers join forces against ram raiders
Retail security roundtable: co-operation by some of NZ's biggest shop brands.
Shrinking office: The company dropping desk area from 70pc to 35pc
What a post-lockdown commercial fitout looks like: here's catering for new working styles.
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Time to get real - we are facing a crime crisis
Opinion: For three years, this group has been asking for help.
Three youths steal two vehicles and hit another during car chase
Three youths were arrested and had suffered moderate injuries in a crash in Epsom.
Repeat upskirt offender: Why I keep taking vile videos
Seth Frater went to the mall and used his phone to record unsuspecting victims.
Caught on camera: Teen 'delinquent arsonists' linked to Newmarket blaze
Security staff can be seen ordering the youths to leave minutes before the fiery blaze.
'Millions worth of damage': Business boss says CCTV shows group of youths by blaze
Newmarket's business boss says the fire had caused millions worth of damage.
Newmarket fire: Residents let back into apartments
Urban Search & Rescue teams installed bracing to keep the building structurally sound.