Urban cowboy Jock Hume loses front teeth in island stone-throwing incident
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Elderly Ōrewa woman threatened with knife
Man aged 31 arrested after an elderly woman was threatened at knifepoint.
Youth charged after Ōrewa stabbing
Youth arrested after Ōrewa stabbing; victim now in 'stable' condition.
Person in hospital after serious assault in Orewa park
Emergency services arrived at the scene of an assault at Victor Eaves Park at 1.30pm.
Auckland Covid-19 cases: New location of interest released
There are 19 locations relating to the Auckland border-related community cases.
Covid 19: Cases visited BBQ King day they left MIQ, staff test negative
More than 30 staff at The BBQ King, in Albany, have all tested negative for Covid-19.
NZ comes top in international research on Covid response
While Aucklanders get tested, new research has backed NZ's Covid response.
Restaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'
The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.
Fire breaks out at shops in Orewa
The blaze was spotted in the roof of a single storey building that contains several shops.
Vote 2020: Winston Peters wants 'one law for all' in fiery Orewa speech
Don Brash who? Winston Peters says he'd preached 'one rule for all' well before Brash.
Encounters with strangers: Why we need them
We need each other, even when we don't know each other.
Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral: 'You have taken a piece of us with you'
'Every day, in every way, you made me so so proud,' mum tells mourners.
Auckland surfer's lost wedding ring found in miracle discovery
For 11 years he had lost his ring, then a miracle occurred. Now, it's happened again.
Auckland Council slammed for selling Orewa office cheaply
John Watson said the sale was a poor return to the public purse.
One to remember: Veda Young celebrates 100th birthday under lockdown
Veda Young celebrated her 100th birthday while New Zealand was under lockdown.
Unexplained deaths: Woman's body in reserve, man's body in house
Two bodies have been discovered in separate locations, sparking two police inquiries.
Woman, 60s, attacked while walking in Orewa
Orewa Police are appealing to residents for any security footage they may have.
'I have cried so many times': Pharmacist on the frontline chaos of Covid-19
'I am really scared, it's been tough.'
'I'm extremely worried', daughter pleas for parents stranded at sea
One Auckland woman is terrified for the wellbeing of her retired parents stranded at sea.
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
Coronavirus evacuees 'very relieved' to be home
The Ministry of Health has released images from inside the quarantine centre.
Concerns for 78-year-old in Counties Manukau
The elderly woman has been missing since Sunday morning.
'Asking for trouble': Stoush over new religious school on farmland
School would be in "the best place to market garden in the area".
Kāinga Ora ordered to pay tenants over neighbours' 'disturbing' behaviour
It's not Kāinga Ora policy to terminate tenancies, the Crown agency says.
One dead in Orewa home garage fire
Authorities working to understand circumstances of the death.
Claims shark dragged, kicked, left to die on Orewa Beach
Witnesses say great white shark was deliberately caught and brought on to beach to die.
Great white shark washes up on Auckland beach
It comes after Orewa beach was closed on Monday following a sighting of two large sharks.
Secret romance: Family's shock at late grandmother's hidden love
Postcards hiding mysterious love letters hung in Auckland family home for six decades.
Large sharks spotted at Orewa, closing beach
The alarm was raised after the police Eagle helicopter spotted the sharks' shadows.
Christmas Day water chaos: Sharks, orca sightings close Auckland beaches
Several paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.
Grieving McClennan family struggle with league coach's dementia death
Mike McClennan's loved ones want to give back to the community that helped them.
Weather: Thunderstorms move in and rain lashes regions
Aucklanders can brace for more wild weather today as more thunderstorms predicted.
Man in hospital after alleged attack outside Countdown Orewa
The circumstances of the incident are not yet clear and police are making inquiries.
'It means there is hope': The girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to school
Almost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.