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Police arrest two North Shore men following separate road rage attacks
North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland Police thanked the public for their assistance.
'A merciful heart and peaceful mind': NZ's first baby of the decade
The precious bundle of joy has been dubbed New Zealand's first bub of the decade.
Long-running roadworks on Southern Motorway at an end
AA spokesman Barney Irvine said delays on the Southern Motorway are inexcusable.
Beached as: Armourguard car stuck in sand
Armourguard in the gun for getting car stuck on beach in Auckland.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Large sharks spotted at Orewa, closing beach
The alarm was raised after the police Eagle helicopter spotted the sharks' shadows.
Downtown New Year's celebrations a glimpse of Auckland's future
Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.
Driver soon back behind the wheel after injuring 6 children
Six children aged between 13 and 15 years at the time, were injured - three seriously.
'Looks a bit dodge' - Brazen cash box hold-up
A cash box has been dumped on Auckland's North Shore after an early morning hold up.
Pua Magasiva's dark final days: Attack on wife now revealed
The prominent entertainer "refused to acknowledge his history of domestic violence".
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Police appeal to public to help catch armed robbers
Two men robbed a North Shore service station before leaving in a stolen car.
Ready, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmers
The King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.
Hospital accused of allowing gynaecological exams without consent
Claims doctors performed surgeries on women under anaesthetic without their consent.
Guns and gangs: 147 people shot in Auckland in four years
Police are pleading for the public to take a stand against gun violence.
The 15 suburbs that dropped from Auckland's million-dollar housing club
The latest OneRoof Property report shows first-home buyers are driving city prices down.
17yo charged after women attacked on Auckland public walkways
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and will be appearing in the Youth Court tomorrow.
Bodies-under-the-bridge murderer appeals
The bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.
Community plea after second life-saving defibrillator stolen
"I hope you never lose a friend or loved one because a defibrillator was stolen."
'Fight mode activated': Man shoves home invader through bedroom window
They opened a window to escape the humidity - the burglar seized the opportunity.
'He was just punching me': Jogger describes serial attacker assault
A woman attacked in Browns Bay has described the moment a man punched her repeatedly.
New Auckland Harbour crossing business case delayed
The new harbour tunnel could involve a tunnel for light rail with road pricing.
Pedestrian, scooter rider seriously hurt in crashes near Western Springs concert
A person struck by a truck has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Hit-run killer driver: 'They lost their son because of me but I am not a monster'
Rouxle Le Roux still feels guilt 18 months on as she ends her home detention.
Multiple assaults on women put Auckland residents on alert
'My wife and daughters wouldn't walk this track until he's caught'.
Search for missing woman called off after body found
Police have found what they believe to be her body at Lake Pupuke, in the North Shore.
'Brazen attacks': Three women assaulted on North Shore public walkways
Three women assaulted on East Coast bays walkways in recent weeks.
'Significant concerns' for missing 25-year-old
25-year-old woman last seen wearing a black "Mickey Mouse" hoodie and black trousers.
Snorewa? Heavy hailstorm tricks Auckland locals
Heavy thunderstorms with epic hail hit Auckland's eastern coast, Thames and Coromandel.
Flooding and lightning strikes hit the Hibiscus Coast
Weather chaos: Firefighters called to house fire and flooding in north Auckland.
Children playing in contaminated water at popular Auckland beach
Children and a family group collecting kina were in the water at Browns Bay today.
Woman in 20s attacked while jogging on clifftop path
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident is urged to come forward.
Mobility scooter spotted in 80km/h zone
Mobility scooter rider alarms after-school motorists on Auckland highway.