The thieves who broke into Gun City and stole BB guns and air rifles probably wanted firearms, the chain's owner says.

BB guns were stolen during a burglary at Gun City in Penrose just after midnight.

A call has been issued for tighter security on Auckland's trains ahead of tonight's Christmas in the Park.

Steve Braunias meets Simonne Butler, who very nearly died in the famous attack in 2003 when P-crazed wretch Tony Dixon went at her with a Samurai sword.

Mobility Parking Association - which targets people who park in disabled spots without the proper credentials - have snapped an AA driving instructor without a permit.

Kiwi hip-hop choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel is hosting a dance class to raise funds for her sister after her nephew tragically passed away.

Man dies after being hit by train in Penrose

Shuttle buses in operation after track fault disrupts train services.

A fully leased industrial property with a solid long-term tenant in the popular Church St area of Penrose is for sale for only the second time since the property was developed 15 years ago.

A bank staffer threatened with a gun during a five-hour siege at an Auckland bank returned to work yesterday and was coping well after her ordeal.

A man accused of walking into an Auckland bank armed with a gun, prompting a five-hour siege, has been remanded in custody.

A man will appear in court this morning after allegedly terrifying staff and customers inside an Auckland bank last night.

The father of a gunman pleaded through a loud hailer for his son to come out of the building before police seized him.

A man has been taken into Police custody signalling the end of a five hour siege at an Auckland bank.

Big deals in the past six months are generating confidence, say brokers