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'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
The victim was backing away when he was hit with a blindside punch.
Police seize 300 cannabis plants at South Auckland grow houses
Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Counties Manukau this week.
Person in serious condition after fleeing driver crashes into truck in South Auckland
Fire and Emergency sent three fire engines to the Lambie Dr just after 1.26pm today.
Man allegedly points gun at South Auckland resident, flees
The alleged offender was arrested in Māngere, found with cannabis and shotgun cartridges.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhound
Racing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.
Thieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashed
The preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.
Auckland mall allegedly ram-raided by five youths as young as 12
Police called to Silverdale on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast about 4.35am.
'Impound their bikes': Ex-cop turned politician wants police to come down hard on illegal dirt riders
It comes after a group of around 100 dirt bikers were seen driving through Auckland.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South Auckland
A man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
Homicide investigation launched in Clendon Park
Homicide investigation launched after man presents at South Auckland medical centre with gunshot wounds. Video / NZ Herald
'Appalling tragedy': Man fatally shot in South Auckland, police combing property at Wattle Downs
The man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
Food Safety refusing to say what supermarket products had needles in them
Needles were discovered in two different food products from Woolworths in Papakura.
Men face charges after ‘violent scuffle’ outside South Auckland takeaways
One man will appear in Manukau District Court in February.
Officials say tampering 'extremely rare' after needles found in supermarket food
The supermarket would not disclose what products were affected.
Police warn motorists of 'dodgy' tow truck drivers
Scam tow truck drivers are pinching people's vehicles, police say.
'One bite is too many': Campaign aims to protect kids from dog attacks
New dog bite prevention campaign targets kids in South Auckland.
‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selection
The commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.
'Selfless leader': 16yo aspiring league star killed in crash driving to tournament
Lil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.
Fire investigator to return after large fire breaks out near South Auckland industrial area
One person described seeing large plumes of black smoke coming from the site.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
One dead after Auckland single-vehicle crash
Police said the road is expected to remain closed for some time.
'Overwhelming burden': Family grieving women killed in Takanini crash
Aria-Sativa Kapene, 24, and Crystal-Alizae Emery, 20, have been identified as the victims.
SFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribes
Architect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'