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Shop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crime
Protesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.
'Totally unacceptable': Three arrests over violent jewellery store robbery
The jewellery owner store owner suffered a fractured skull and needed surgery.
Hair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim Kardashian
Auckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.
'The evidence is stacked against me': What an accused baby murderer told police
His biggest fear, Tipene Te Ahuru told a detective, was to become like his abusive father.
Auckland police appeal for information on missing 9-year-old
He was last seen in the Māngere area before the school holidays.
'Lovely kid': Auckland police make arrest after fatal Papatoetoe hit-and-run
The arrested woman is set to appear in court next month.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
Head Hunters member pleads guilty to ambush killing of Mongrel Mob boss
Daniel Eliu was shot six times at point-blank range - including four in the back.
One hurt in gas explosion at industrial site
Gas cylinders and a forklift were on fire after explosion, Fire and Emergency said.
Pedestrian killed in Papatoetoe hit-and-run was 14-year-old boy
Alcohol and speeding were believed to be factors in the collision, principal says.
Auckland pedestrian killed in hit and run
The person died late yesterday on Great South Rd.
Auckland police swoop on 94 petrol stations amid crime wave
Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.
Petrol station worker assaulted by hammer-wielding robbers
The offender's hammer narrowly missed the man's head during the assault.
Funeral director urges Pacific families to save for funerals to avoid going into debt
Ese Tatupu says Pasifika should speak more openly about death - often a taboo topic.
Rekkha Yoga founder on getting the ancient practice off the mat
The yoga in social media and studios might sometimes be far removed from its roots.
Auckland petrol station robbed overnight
The offenders left in a stolen vehicle, which was abandoned a short time later.
Drink driver who killed pedestrian spared jail after victim's family asks for mercy
The bereaved mum said she was consoled to know Vaiti had comforted her dying son.
Duo found guilty of attempting to murder Auckland radio host over his views
Radio host Harnek Singh nearly died after a group of strangers ambushed and stabbed him.
'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzy
The radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.
'He's talking bulls***': Man accused of orchestrating radio host's attempted murder made disdain clear
'Everyone feels like he’s no good,' the suspect told police of victim Harnek Singh.
'You were the ringleader': Defence lawyers have go at attempted murderer who left knife at scene
Radio host Harnek Singh was stabbed dozens of times by strangers in his driveway.
'Just panicking': Witness tells how political assassination attempt devolved into amateur hour
An Auckland-based international talkback radio celebrity was their target.
'The chosen one': Business owner-turned-prison inmate explains how he was recruited to kill
The witness is already serving a sentence for the radio host's attempted murder.
Man missing after setting out for beach walk in east Auckland
Zhichao Wang was reported missing after last being seen at 10am yesterday.
Person killed in Papatoetoe crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on Great South Rd last night.
Major traffic delays after crash in Papatoetoe
Buses have been detoured and traffic is backing up after a crash on Great South Road
'I'm gone': Radio host testifies about attack that almost cost his life
The radio host was stabbed repeatedly after having his car rammed.