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Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex Burton
Police boost ‘reassurance patrolling’ in North Shore suburb after stabbing, robbery
The move comes after a brutal stabbing and the aggravated robbery of an Armourguard van.
Police hunt under way after Armourguard robbed for ‘unconfirmed amount of cash’
Police have increased their visibility in the Birkenhead area in response to the incident.
Police challenge allowing man who holidayed with patched gang members to work in security
Sultan Alfathly has kept his security licence despite police raising objections.
'Disgusting': Postnatal mums faced stench of poo after maternity ward sewage leak
Witnesses described sewage leaking from toilets and shower pipes.
Venomous sea snake found on Auckland beach, DoC investigates
Anyone who sees a sea snake should not try to move it back to the water.
Teen killers’ identities finally revealed, two years after road rage stab attack on stranger
The siblings were found guilty in May but continued to keep their identities secret.
'Get on with the year': Parents baulk at school holding online day between Waitangi and weekend
Other schools will close or hold a teacher-only day Friday, creating a four-day weekend.
Police hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
Armed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.
Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.
'Nightmare situation': Cop acquitted of perjury over unauthorised speeding tickets
His lawyer slammed police superiors and said a criminal charge was a vast overreaction.
Police officer accused of perjury over speed radar qualification
Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Man charged after four-hour standoff with armed police
Police took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.
Car removed from Mairangi Bay crash site
Car removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex Burton
‘Vehicle into a building’: Three hospitalised after crash on Auckland's North Shore
The crash occurred on Beach Rd in Mairangi Bay just after 1pm.
'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in Auckland
Auckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.
Armed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.
Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ Herald
‘Appalling’: Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences
More than 60 panels were uprooted from on top of a newly built retaining wall.
Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices
Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.
‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
Armed police swarm Auckland mall after man stabbed
Police located the alleged offender inside the mall and took her into custody.
Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'
'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.
‘Creep’: Police receive report of Auckland beachgoer masturbating in public
One person warned people of a 'nude creep masturbating out in the open'.
Watch: ‘Couldn’t even stop him’ - Brazen daylight theft from Auckland motorbike shop
The thief wandered through the motorbikes outside and eventually rode off on one.
Melbourne man reported missing found in Auckland
Liam James Drew was visiting family and has now been found safe.
Armed person on the loose on North Shore: One person seriously injured in assault
Police say the alleged offender is armed with a weapon other than a gun.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
Trio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.