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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fire
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Mum of harassed schoolgirl calls for bus passengers to step in
The mum said all her female friends would have similar stories of harassment in public.

Alleged early morning assault lands man in court after victim took himself to hospital
Armed police on the scene in Massey surrounded a truck after a reported shooting.

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

How one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcy
Peter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.

One critical in apartment fire in Pakūranga
A person is critical after being rescued from an apartment building in Pakūranga.

'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgery
The boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.

Operation Sphinx: How undercover officers cracked the Ariki Rigby gang-related murder
Top cop: 'I was always confident that we were going to get Mr Heremaia.'

Inside the investigation to catch Ariki Rigby’s Mongrel Mob killer
The top cop who led the hunt to find Ariki Rigby’s killer opens up as Jimmy Heremaia awaits sentencing for murder.

Family of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassion
The little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.

Funeral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrow
The family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.

Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022

Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.

Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.

Six youths escape from Oranga Tamariki community remand homes
Police say three of the six have been found so far.

$110k fraud scheme: Man allegedly used fake ID for electronics, hardware spree
Police have laid 36 charges and a man has appeared in court.

Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgery
Investigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.

Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’
The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.

Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.

Architectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppression
The designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.