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![Dirt bikers ditch ride in intersection, drive up on footpath during joy ride in Mission Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dirt bikers ditch ride in intersection, drive up on footpath during joy ride in Mission Bay
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.
![The target of 13,000 pairs of pyjamas donated in June was well surpassed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The target of 13,000 pairs of pyjamas donated in June was well surpassed
Dame Val puts in huge support for the Middlemore Hospital Foundation.
![Police close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police close major South Auckland road after serious assault, victim critically injured
One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.
![Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
![Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events
Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.
![Shoplifter caught stealing almost 250 chocolate blocks from supermarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shoplifter caught stealing almost 250 chocolate blocks from supermarket
The alleged offender was involved in a number of South Auckland shoplifting offences.
!['Like winning Lotto': Elderly couple elated to be reunited with pooch feared taken](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Like winning Lotto': Elderly couple elated to be reunited with pooch feared taken
Messages from across world support elderly couple whose dog was taken from Weymouth home.
![Police execute search warrant in Āwhitu, new raid on property two weeks after police officer injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police execute search warrant in Āwhitu, new raid on property two weeks after police officer injured
Today's action comes after a dramatic incident during a search on the peninsula in June.
!['We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant plan
Watercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.
![Editorial: The kids aren't all right](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
!['Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Thick black smoke': South Auckland cannabis grow house catches fire
Fire crews were called to the scene in South Auckland around 2am.
![Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need to rise
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
!['We don't know why': Musician's home shot up while children slept inside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We don't know why': Musician's home shot up while children slept inside
The bedroom where his grandchildren were in was shot at over 12 times.
![Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.
!['Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Bang bang bang': Neighbour describes 'scary' drive-by shooting, residents in shock
It's the third confirmed drive-by shooting in Auckland in the past fortnight.
![One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead, one critical after car fleeing police in high-speed tree smash
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
!['Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse
The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.
!['Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack
“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.
![Police arrest three people on drug charges after Āwhitu shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police arrest three people on drug charges after Āwhitu shooting
A fifth person who escaped into the bush is still on the run.
![Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.