Carjacking, armed police and locked-down schools on dramatic day in Auckland
Two of our wealthiest suburbs were ground zero for a series of terrifying incidents.
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'Fragile mental state': North Shore stabbing accused keeps name suppression
The man is set to appear in North Shore District Court early this afternoon.
Editorial: Running into harm's way
OPINION: Our editorial on the passers-by who halted a mass stabbing on the North Shore.
'A hell of a fright': Murrays Bay stabbing victim speaks of terrifying attack
Attacker gave her "hell of a fright", woman says.
North Shore stabbings: Man, 41, appears in court - identity to remain secret
The identity of the man, 41, remains secret after Waitakere District Court appearance.
North Shore stabbing shows Kiwis not prepared for random attacks: expert
Massey University researcher says there is not a strong response framework in place.
'He was chasing me with this big knife': Police hail local heroes after stabbings
Four hurt in horror attack but police say far worse outcome averted by brave intervention.
Four injured in North Shore 'random' stabbing attack; public's bravery hailed
Offender in hospital after public thwarted attack, police say.
'He had a big knife, running at me': Terror at mass stabbing scene
'I was screaming, calling out for help because he was chasing me with this big knife.'
One arrested after daylight robbery of Auckland jewellery store
Police raided two homes in West Auckland looking for thieves who robbed jewellery store.
62 patients in a day: GP driven to tears as 'health system falling to bits'
A North Shore doctor says he is waking up at 4am worried about his patients.
Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord
'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.
'Gunman on the ground floor': Six people arrested after firearms incident at mall
Shoppers told there's a 'gunman' at Glenfield Mall, staff cower in 'safe room'.
Watch: Thieves escape police after robbing North Shore jeweller
Multiple members of the public witnessed the robbery unfold in Takapuna.
Luxon's Māoridom guidance questioned after potential tikanga breach
Sitting on a table, especially one used for food, is in violation of tikanga.
Home badly damaged in morning blaze on Hibiscus Coast - reports
Sirens can be heard wailing in the northern suburb.
Do Auckland port's woes lie in ditching of council assets expert?
Councillor suggests decision to save money on experts may have backfired.
Hundreds evacuate city mall, cause unknown
Hundreds milled outside as firefighters arrived to investigate at Westfield Albany.
'Nana, someone just shot at us': Family pleads for gang gun war to stop
Family at centre of latest shooting beg for calm after shots blast grandkids' bedrooms.
'Someone will be killed this weekend' - Gang 'war' continues in Auckland, house shot at as family sleep
A Beach Haven house was targeted and gunshots were heard in the latest gang war incident.
'They were very lucky': Fire truck's delay came close to costing lives
Fire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.
Top sportsman, Rhodes scholar took own life after depression battle
Finn Lowery had a lot to live for, the coroner noted.
'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.
Kiwi metal musician owned hundreds of child porn images and videos
Musician also shared images with others.
Auckland's Covid creep: 200 students at one school impacted
Over two days 200 students were off as Omicron hit families at Albany Junior High.
Man busted with cannabis in his Mercedes: 'For sick old lady'
A judge was sceptical about the man's various excuses for being caught with drugs.
Vandals attack controversial T3 lane cameras on busy Auckland road
Their introduction caused uproar in the community. Now they've been vandalised.
Lanes blocked on Northern motorway and Upper Harbour Highway following crashes
The left northbound lane near Tristram Ave is blocked on the Northern Motorway.
'Window of opportunity': Missed 10 minute checks linked to patient suicide
'He could still be here had it not been for those mistakes.'
The ghost of Queen St: How Auckland's mayoral candidates plan to revive the city
The CBD is lacking the hustle and bustle with more people working from home.
'Highest figures since mid-90s': Shops ditch Auckland CBD
The jump in vacancy rates is another sign the way some of us work is changing.
Youths arrested after a dozen vehicles stolen in brazen North Shore raid
One person due in Youth Court while six others referred to Youth Aid following car thefts.
Auckland haematologist shaves hair for blood cancer patients
David Downs joked it was now his turn to give his friend a 'bad haircut'.
Wild weather: How an Auckland home flooded in 30 minutes
'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'