Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.
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Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald
'I got to have a life': The kidney donation that changed a young woman's world
Helotu Kofe was 19 when she was told she needed a kidney to live - her brother stepped up.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
Tribesmen gangsters arrested after high-speed joyride in South Auckland
Three patched gang members were riding at 'high speeds and intimidating other road users'.
Illegal dumpers target South Auckland’s empty building sites
Flat Bush residents say the issue has got worse with recent housing developments.
Dave Letele pulls the pin on his South Auckland foodbank
Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank is closing its doors.
Gong recipient who owes millions boasts of $8m fortune, alleged gang threat
South Auckland businessman faces alleged gang threat amid financial scandal.
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
Gong recipient's firm owes $4m, including $180k for Rolls-Royce, says liquidator
Rahal has resigned as a JP and the Honours Unit is probing whether he should hold a gong.
'I couldn't stop my tears': 2yo remembered as a ‘happy princess’ after fatal Māngere house fire
"She was a happy princess."
'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E
He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
Mark Thomson, commercial manager at Auckland Airport. is at Mānawa Bay, discusses the new premium discount outlet on airport land.
Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.
The home invasion, the mental health facility on a wealthy road, and a community’s fear
On June 13, 2023, a man escaped from a mental health facility and invaded a home
Auckland 15-year-old charged with burglary and getting into a stolen car
At least two offenders smashed the front glass panel and entered the building about 4am.
One inmate seriously injured after Auckland prison assault
Emergency services were called to the facility around 2.30pm today.
Electricity fault at Du Val-developed Manukau high-rise
Lakewood Plaza power outage being treated 'with the utmost of urgency',
Man seriously injured in suspected stabbing
The incident comes after a spate of gun and knife violence in Auckland.
'He's done it again': Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person
1982 crash victim's sister: “It’s just like, ‘you bastard, you brought it all up again’.
Gong recipient surrenders JP warrants after $900k damages order, company liquidated
'Quite literally a cover-up.'
'Go back to your country': Investigation into ref who allegedly made racist remarks to U13 footballers
Parents formulated a complaint with club officials and have lodged it with the NRF board.
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Property Insider: Seascape adjudication decision awards $33m; Carrie Bradshaw index
Developer to pay builder China Construction New Zealand $33m.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
Now Du Val investors and creditors want their money.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.
Child rescued from island in pond in South Auckland
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Man arrested over Māngere East shooting
The 19-year-old male will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
Hawaiian-Tongan singer Josh Tatofi a big hit at Pacific Music Awards
Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.
Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.
Pacific Music Awards: The top 5 artists to win big over the years
Some of the Pacific's and NZ's most well-known artists will be celebrated big tonight.
Tribesman wanted respite from gang warfare. His solution: Shoot his own leader
The motive for the bizarre shooting had been a mystery, until recently.