Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.

"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."

The victim is recovering in hospital.

Police say their scene examination is almost over.

Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.

Ambulances have rushed to the scene in Clyde Rd.

A Year 13 student has attacked another, a parent says.

The boy now is too shaken to go to school, while his mum fears the pair may strike again.

There is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.

Fenz was waiting on the power authority to proceed with their rescue.

The co-defendants were trained in kung fu. One said punching officer also was defensive.

A witness said there were 'police everywhere with guns'.

Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.

The school will remain open tomorrow for students that needed support.

Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.

Locals say the skipper was caught out, he says it was deliberate.

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair's remains were found in Dairy Flat last month.

The visit comes as junior schools introduce one hour a day of maths, reading and English.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of dozens of birds at a North Shore park.

The building manager told the Herald he believes a gas bottle started the fire.

His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".

"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.

The incident began about 4.15pm after police observed a person in a stolen car.

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.