CrimeEx-prefect stood to strike it rich with maple syrup meth scheme – here's why it failedThe maple syrup shipment contained enough methamphetamine to supply all of NZ for a year. 28 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council urges proper battery disposal as rubbish fires riseLast week's fire destroyed the Abilities Group recycling plant in Glenfield.28 Apr 06:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tears as destruction at fire-ravaged recycling plant revealedThe plant was destroyed in massive blaze that sent toxic smoke across North Shore suburbs.25 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.25 Apr 07:51 AM
New ZealandRecycling plant seeks community support after huge fireA Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.25 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandFire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blazeThe union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.25 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chopper footage shows extent of North Shore infernoFire and Emergency has advised people in the area to stay inside.24 Apr 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze eruptsResident near fire says 'smell of the smoke is awful'.24 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandFirefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / SuppliedWatch24 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with murdering US student Kyle Whorrall appears in courtHe appeared in the Auckland District Court today.24 Apr 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal fieldStereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?22 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam frightGirl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.18 Apr 01:56 AM
Lifestyle'Incredibly determined': Auckland boy hula hoops his way into world record booksLeonardo Pala, 10, now has his eyes set on breaking a new record.17 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs treesAbout 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.17 Apr 07:11 AM
New ZealandPonsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trialThe CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwaterA challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.14 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandToy shop robbers 50km high-speed police dash across Auckland Dash began after 3.18am burglaries at a currency exchange and toy store in Browns Bay.13 Apr 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Huge guns': Armed cops swarm North Shore street after person seen with firearmResidents reported seeing officers with 'huge guns' outside their homes this afternoon.09 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland school closed because of 'ongoing' water issuesStudents have been told to stay home. 08 Apr 07:59 PM
CrimeMMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossedDarren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.02 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at policePrincipal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.27 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application soughtThe word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.24 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North ShoreThe man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.23 Mar 05:46 AM
New Zealand‘I’ll f***ing shoot you’: Dad and son stabbed in brutal ‘gang-ordered’ home heist The pair were attacked on the front lawn of their home on Auckland's North Shore.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We burst into tears’: Family find time capsule on anniversary of dad’s deathBuilders made the discovery while carrying out renovations.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandSinkhole opens up on North Shore roadWater was turned off as Watercare responded.20 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland teen missing from North Shore home located safeThe teen left home early today wearing his school uniform.19 Mar 01:42 AM
CrimeGold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailedA judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.16 Mar 06:09 AM
LifestyleWatch: NZ’s ‘coolest principal’ retires, famous Kiwis lead tributesWell-known Kiwis have come together to thank Bruce Cunningham for 45 years of teaching.12 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandToni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principalBruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 08:00 PM
Crime‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with himHe was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who died in Ōrere Pt police stand-off ‘person of interest’ in armed robbery at Akl barTwo gunmen held up The Rudder on Hauraki before fleeing on electric scooters.11 Mar 11:22 PM
