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Pōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raid
The operators of the grow house remain at large.
Fresh charges filed against ex-Destiny Church disciple accused of sexually abusing teen boys
The 29-year-old now faces 14 indecent assault charges relating to three youths.
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
She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.
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Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.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
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
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
Today's action comes after a dramatic incident during a search on the peninsula in June.
Ōtara home shot at as tally of Auckland houses targeted by gunmen grows
Gunfire has damaged the home’s outside walls and one has gone through a glass pane.
Tiwai deal opens door for new power projects
Contact Energy has started its first battery project and says more will follow.
'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
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
'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
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
'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
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
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
Several investigations underway after the car sped away from police and crashed.
'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
“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
A fifth person who escaped into the bush is still on the run.
Significant traffic delays after gas leak on major South Auckland road
“Emergency gas works in the area are complete”.
Police officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under way
Emergency services were called to the incident around 7am.
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Police are looking for those responsible for a large cannabis operation in Manurewa.
'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'
It started with two friends from South Auckland who had an idea for a new podcast.
Man whose partner fell to death from moving car acquitted of manslaughter, guilty of kidnapping
He said he wanted to get his drunk partner home safely. Family said she screamed for help.