Man discharged from mental health facility now missing
Jamie Way's sister said her brother was not dangerous but likely suffered from paranoia.
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Man found dead on Auckland road, identity unknown
Police were called around 3.30am to the incident in Favona.
Two men in hospital, one critical after fight in Papakura
Police were called to an altercation on Orchard Rise around 2am.
Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg
Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.
Person reportedly seriously injured in car on pedestrian crash
Police said a report of the Papakura crash came through about 6.40pm.
Police investigate sudden death at Favona property
Police are working to ascertain the circumstances of what has occurred.
Rare form of breast cancer showing up more in Pasifika women
More Pasifika women in Auckland are being found with a rare form of breast cancer.
Teens charged following Ormiston ram-raid robbery
Police have charged two 15-year-olds with burglary and unlawfully takes.
'Varied and complex' factors behind recent wave of youth crime in Auckland – police
It comes after a weekend of mayhem saw 11-year-olds driving stolen cars.
$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced
Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.
Would-be thieves escape after failed ram raid
A police dog unit was unable to find those responsible.
Daughter's disgust: Callous thieves rob dead dad's home as family farewelled him
'I can't believe people would stoop this low.'
Ram-raid youths need understanding not prison
Children as young as 7 have been arrested in the raids.
Ducking for cover: Rush to protect children during early-morning gun attack
Cars and the Eagle helicopter at the scene of an incident in South Auckland this morning.
Foiled: Security measures thwart burglary at Manukau Noel Leeming store
Burglars tried to use tyre iron in to smash window and gain entry.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail
Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.
Ram-raid and burglaries force liquor store owner to sleep in shop
Sandringham business owners are fighting back with a solution of their own.
Family dog taken from front garden in front of grandmother
Miniature poodle Cookie was taken from the front yard of an Onehunga house on April 7.
A Moment In Crime: Miscarriage of justice - the murder of Susan Burdett
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Susan Burdett in 1992.
Five-hour trip from Hamilton to Auckland: Signal issue causes delay on Te Huia train
Some commuters had been on board since 6am.
One dead following Auckland house fire
Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Māngere Budgeting Service boss resigns, QC's inquiry into claims by former staff
The chief executive has resigned from his position.
The ghost of Queen St: How Auckland's mayoral candidates plan to revive the city
The CBD is lacking the hustle and bustle with more people working from home.
'Big Poppa': Ōtara youth worker Allan Va'a remembered
South Aucklanders are honouring the life of dedicated youth worker Allan Va'a.
Study shows ethnic disparity in ear infection treatment for Māori, Pacific kids
Targeted screening is needed for Māori and Pacific children in South Auckland.
Easter traffic crawls after three-car motorway crash, warnings for motorists escaping Auckland
The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.
Passenger dies after driver flees police, crashes in Auckland
Five ambulances attended the crash in Takanini, South Auckland, about 10pm yesterday.
'Devastating impact on families' as $8m lost on pokies in region in a year
Problem Gambling Foundation says harmful gambling affects every aspect of a person's life.
Rising costs forcing kids out of school to help families, says principal
Costs forced up by Covid and Ukraine war are again hurting struggling families.
The long, dark history of a Māngere boarding house where a tenant died on Sunday
A homicide was the latest in a series of violent events at the Māngere boarding house.
'Nine fled in a Toyota Aqua': 11-yr-old alleged driver in early morning ram raid burglary
The vehicle was spiked in South Auckland, coming to a stop in Clendon.
South Auckland community buzzing as Ōtara Market to reopen
Covid restrictions have kept the iconic market and its many stalls closed.