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Watch: 'Mr Drifter' - Driver loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Girl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger
'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.
Mongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trial
She was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
Officials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.
Police confirm multiple complaints after Pak’nSave security guard accused of extortion attempt
Police are now looking into a 'series of incidents' after the alleged standover.
Local board backs mural to honour Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'
Hunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control
People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police
The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.
Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million
After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.
Police investigating alleged extortion attempt by security guard on Auckland supermarket shopper
Consumer group says alleged standover extremely distressing for shopper.
'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events
This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
School lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'
David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.
Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'
'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.
Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music
The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.
Watch: Cyclist spins through the air after collision, confronts pensioner driver at home
‘How the hell?’, grandmother says after cyclist told her to pay $12,000 in bike repairs.
Person in critical condition after suffering severe burns at Auckland petrol station
An employee has confirmed a person was seriously injured during incident.
‘Private speedway’: Vehicles impounded, fines issued after crackdown on beach drivers
Several vehicles were impounded at Karioitahi for violating beach driving rules.
Second person arrested after alleged firearms incident at Auckland hospital
Police say further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out.
‘Software malfunction’: IT outage hits Auckland public hospitals
Hospitals across the city were affected by the outage.
Armed police block major Auckland highway lane to arrest man over alleged social media comments
Police said charges would be considered.
Watch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mower
Three officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
Manukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded field
Quintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.