Fatal plunge: Truck driver killed in South Auckland quarry crash
It is understood the truck plunged up to 100m down a bank.
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'Soaked in blood': Family's desperate attempt to save stabbing victim
A mother and 12-year-old daughter were "soaked in blood" during life-saving effort.
Young man in hospital and two charged after South Auckland stabbing
One person suffered stab wounds and two people face charges.
Man seriously injured in South Auckland assault
One person has been arrested at the scene after a suspected stabbing in South Auckland.
South Auckland fire: 12 trucks used as blaze extinguished
Firefighters have extinguished fires in Wiri and New Windsor overnight.
Auckland couple devastated after pet dog found beheaded
"We were looking for him every single day for two weeks."
Arrest made in Ōtara homicide enquiry
"Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, he died at the scene."
Airport of the Future: Building work takes off
Auckland Airport's upgrade is the biggest commercial infrastructure project in NZ.
One critically hurt as armed police reportedly swarm south of Auckland
Tuakau locals have reported armed police and ambulances near the town's cemetery.
Man charged with South Auckland murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a 51-year-old in South Auckland.
Dogs attack schoolboy: 'Owners need to be held accountable'
The dogs that ripped off "chunks of flesh" from boy's limbs could still be on the loose.
'Chunks of flesh' ripped from child in Ōtara dog attack at school entrance
Auckland Council staff have been unable to locate the dog yet.
Screams, gunshots: Second shooting in Auckland suburb in three days
A shooting and a car fire overnight in Mt Roskill may be linked, police say.
Innocent Auckland mum shot dead: The hunt for her killer
Police are yet to arrest anyone in relation to the death of 57-year-old Meliame Fisi'ihoi.
'We're really sorry': Lotto to fix website after $50m draw freeze
What could a Lotto winner spend their haul on? Perhaps upgrading the failing website?
'Absolutely thrilled': Manukau abuzz at $25m Lotto prize, winner urged to be discreet
Take a breather and get advice from people you trust, councillor urges lucky winner.
Three men shot - police seek information about an SUV fleeing the scene
Two people are also dead after separate incidents in South Auckland.
Murder inquiry: Man shot dead, another injured in Auckland
The death is the latest in a spate of shootings in the region.
Mum's warning: Daughter suffers severe burns on feet
Mum shocked after her daughter came home from school with blood-filled blisters on feet.
Killer appeals sentence for machete murder of Auckland church bell-ringer
An Auckland man who killed a 62-year-old with a machete has appealed his sentence.
Firefighters battling warehouse fire in Ōtāhuhu
Fire crews were called to the scene about 5.20am.
Breast cancer crisis: Women forced to wait despite risk
Counties Manukau DHB has raised the threshold for breast cancer treatment.
Fletcher Building growing impatient for Ihumātao solution
Fletcher chief executive described the situation as complex.
Breast cancer diagnoses delayed as wait times blow out
Women are having to wait months longer than DHB targets for breast service appointments.
'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - Coastguard
A man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.
$13k meth contamination fine: Tenant blames cousin
The tenant's defence was that her cousin was to blame.
A young man was killed in an explosion. Police have seized more than $8m from his boss
"I'd done my time, paid the fines... I thought proceeds of crime was related to drugs."
How a 'model' Auckland suburb became a crime hotspot
Addison in South Auckland was meant to be model suburb. The reality was quite different.
'We're off to see Jesus': Home detention for mum who tried to drown disabled son
"The facts are unique and, on any view, it is a tragic case."
Road closed after crash involving car and tanker
Linwood Road in Karaka, south of Auckland, is closed after a serious crash.
Coronavirus panic, hysteria: Auckland school bars Filipino kids
School bars four Filipino children who have never been to China.
'No Indians, no Māoris': Agent accused of racist ad after account hacked
The matter has been referred to police.
He was convicted of the rape and murder of an Auckland woman. He says the jury was biased.
The case which has spanned nearly two decades will continue with an appeal this month.