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Three security guards at Akl supermarket arrested after alleged extortion attempts
The first report was made to police in late January.
Deadlocked: Jurors unable to decide if woman’s deadly leap from moving car was caused by partner
Jurors deliberated an unusually long 37 hours over nearly a week.
Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?
South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.
Large blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.
Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ Herald
Defendant’s ex giggles, ogles his photos during bizarre murder trial testimony
'Yum', the witness responded when prosecutors showed her a photo of the defendant.
Blocked lanes on motorway into Auckland reopened, traffic eases
One person was injured in the crash.
Watch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire
'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking.
‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him
Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.
Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.
‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him
He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.
Manslaughter accused’s account shifted hours after partner leapt from moving car
The defendant's recorded statements changed after police made two major revelations.
15yo boy reported missing in South Auckland found ‘safe and well’
The youth had last been seen on Sunday evening.
Death of man at gang-associated property in Auckland being treated as homicide
Police said preliminary findings indicate the man was assaulted before his death.
Unjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cake
The stolen cake was worth just $52.90.
‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden
The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.
Family of 501 who died after Ōrere Point tasering launch fundraiser to fly body home
Family say he grew up in Australia but was deported in 2017 under the 501 law.
Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore
'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'
Calls for change: Petition demands police bodycams after man’s death
Family members allege police violently assaulted Faasala Samu Matue.
Auckland school forced into lockdown after gun scare speculation
Parents took to social media saying children were told to turn off their phones and hide.
‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.
'Quite scary': Auckland driver almost rammed off road in frightening encounter
'I have no doubt he would have tried to attack me.'
‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage
One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.
'Keep the kids safe': Police monitoring South Auckland schools after threat of planned brawl
One school said they had notified police and would have a 'strong staff presence'.
‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborne
The teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive.
Fright response manslaughter trial: Crown says man caused partner to jump from moving car
The defendant is accused of beating his partner until she jumped from the moving vehicle.
‘If I die who will look after my son’: Hero couple tell how they helped three stab victims
'It’s still in my mind, the shouting, [and begging] save us,' witness tells Herald.
‘A very bad scene’: Shock after three stabbed in Auckland altercation
Police say those involved in the incident knew each other.
One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Māngere
A person died at the scene and another was seriously injured.
Group of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raid
The youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.
Trio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in Takanini
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ Herald
'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
Body discovered in water near boat ramp in Drury
Police said the body was found by a member of the public.
Police car rammed, attempted carjacking - offenders flee at high speed across Auckland
A pair fled at high speed from Greenlane to Manurewa, got arrested after fleeing on foot.