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Woman charged after firearms incident, victim still in hospital
A woman has been charged in relation to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe last night.
Person in critical condition after firearms incident in Papatoetoe
Police said they responded to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe about 6.45pm.
Migrant exploitation: Papatoetoe bottle store must pay worker $28k
Migrant worker in store up to 12 hours daily, six days a week was not paid in full.
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.
Kids' challenge axes chocolate bars for breakfast
Some students ate chocolate bars for breakfast, and struggled to walk for one minute.
Air NZ positive case visited six Auckland businesses
Shoppers that visited a number of Auckland shops are being urged to watch for symptoms.
Gone in 60 seconds: Kiwi speed-eating champ sets chicken nugget world record
How many chicken nuggets could you eat in 60 seconds?
Auckland landlord could lose house after failing to pay $180,000 costs
She saw herself as a saviour for the homeless. Now she could lose her own house.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
College-branded mask now part of school's uniform
More school students are wearing masks despite official advice that they're not needed.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Cycling death: Victim was a 'true gentleman' and 'absolute legend'
"He was a kind, lovely man, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face."
Cyclist dies after Papatoetoe crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist dies after a rush-hour accident.
Police incident which closed lanes on Harbour Bridge resolved
Motorists were warned to expect delays after the incident.
Virus, recession keep kids away from school
Students forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.
Radio host 'called for collective violent action'
Talkback host Harnek Singh warned sect members to "be careful".
Family lay hit and run victim to rest, police still investigating
The tragic death was still under investigation at this stage, police say.
Hit-and-run tragedy: Man mown down while buying medicine for sick wife
Elderly pedestrian's death is the family's second road tragedy in a decade.
Pedestrian, 87, struck in hit and run in Papatoetoe dies
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Papatoetoe yesterday afternoon has died.
Police investigating spate of cell tower fires overnight
Attempts to burn down cell towers are thought to be linked to a conspiracy around 5G.
Driver who critically injured 87-year-old man failed to stop and help
87-year-old man is critically injured after being hit by a car.
Covid car: Number plate a tribute to recovered friend
The eye-catching number plate gives a whole to meaning to: 'Bro, that's a sick car!'
Pulotu Selio Solomon: 'If I kept living like that, I'd be on dialysis before too long'
Pulotu Selio Solomon talks to Elisabeth Easther about his upbringing and life.
Watch: Armed police swarm South Auckland car park, arrested man injured
At least 10 police officers descended on the Repco store car park.
Watch: Car dealer smashes window in customer clash - 'I'll kill you'
The dramatic video shows the car dealer smashing a window during the altercation.
'NZ wants to rebuild, but it's on our backs': Auckland schoolgirl's powerful cry
South Auckland teen's powerful call for equity shared thousands of times.
Spilt milk: Arrest after stolen milk truck pursuit
Early morning pursuit ended after truck tyres were spiked by police causing it to crash.
How thieves helped themselves to nearly 100 rental cars in days-long heist
Top cop: Large number arrested and more likely.
Jucy car heist: Arrests continue to soar as 78 vehicles recovered
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage as part of their ongoing enquiries.
Jucy heist: Arrests climb to 22; 73 of the stolen 112 vehicles recovered
As of this morning police had recovered 73 of the vehicles that were missing.