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South Auckland brawl: Two injured people remain stable in hospital
Police said two people are still in hospital recovering from their injuries today.
One critical, one seriously injured in South Auckland street fight
Several people have been taken to hospital after the brawl in Clover Park.
Visually impaired student in wheelchair 'almost killed' on first day of school
"Were [this] a decile 10 high school...these issues would not exist," principal says.
Alfriston Rd murder: Domestic tyrant granted bail before fatal attack
Palmer Edward Marsters sentenced to life, with a minimum of 12 years before parole.
Dangerous road: Rural south Auckland residents call for action
Locals are calling for action to make safety improvements to a notorious road.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
South Auckland shooting: Three men charged
Three men aged between 22 and 27 will appear in the Manukau District Court today.
'Opposite policing to US': Majority officers want to be routinely armed
NZ is one of just 19 countries around the world in which police aren't routinely armed.
Businesses struggle with south Auckland's homeless
Rough sleepers and beggars are causing problems for at least two business associations.
Spookers back on sale: Ghouls resume hunt for new owners
New Zealand's most haunted attraction is back up for sale - with 140 resident ghouls.
Cops investigate Ōtāhuhu street violence
Dozens of Rebels members at violent scene - but cops say chaos not linked to turf war.
Collins targets 'easily winnable' election if National sticks together
Judith Collins promises members she can win the election - if the party stays focused.
Ōtāhuhu gang-related incident: One seriously injured
Police and emergency services have been called to Fort Richard Rd in Ōtāhuhu.
Driver dies after smashing into parked car
A person has died after smashing into a parked car in Takanini.
Bruised National promises it has learned its lesson
National kicked off its Party conference promising to "learn the bitter lessons of 2020".
Newborn death: Infant found in toilets, police supporting family as investigation continues
Police working to establish whether Auckland baby was stillborn or died after left in bin.
Watch: Knife-wielding robber rips out till at Auckland shop
'Someone at home is going to know who this guy is.' - police
Covid-19: Two new arrivals, person in MIQ taken to hospital
Counties Manukau DHB said the travellers did not have Covid but required same protocols.
Taking back the streets: Meet the South Aucklanders standing up to violence
Can chess clubs, barbecues and cultural dance save youth from gangs?
Two men shot in Auckland night-time incident; workers rushed to help one
Police are investigating the shootings of two men in Auckland.
Car-fall manslaughter charge denied
Not guilty plea after 28-year-old fatally fell from vehicle in South Auckland
Ninth Michael Hill jewellery store targeted in heist
Two stores were hit by burglars at Dress Smart on Sunday.
'Prepare for morning without power': Wild winds hammer Auckland
Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.
Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'
Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.
Vulnerable people may skip mass vaccination events - health professionals
GP clinics are a better option for high-risk and vaccine-hesitant people, professor says.
Police confirm one of two people in horror crash has died overnight
The death comes less than a week after the crash on Maraetai Drive last Wednesday.
15,700 jabbed: Success in NZ's first mass vaccination event
A review would take place on how the process could be refined ahead of future events.
Mass vaccination: More than 10,000 jabbed
The long queues from yesterday were evidently not present today.
Hospital contact of Fiji Covid case not symptomatic
The staffer would undergo testing on the fifth and 12th day of their stay in quarantine.
Chasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?
NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
Police called to firearms incident in Manurewa
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a firearms incident in Manurewa late last night.
Mass vax day 1: False start but recovery for 'Olympics of vaccination'
The vaccination of more than 16,000 people marks the start of the general public rollout.
Covid-infected WHO worker being flown from Fiji to Auckland hospital
A Covid-positive patient in Fiji will be brought to New Zealand for hospital treatment.