Police taser use on unwell man 'excessive'
South Auckland sergeant's use of a Taser on mentally unwell man 'unjustified'.
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Train delays after track fault
Train passengers can expect delays across Auckland's rail network.
The big wet: Prepare for more of the same
Little respite by those hit by deluge overnight, as more bad weather predicted over next 48 hours.
Pukekawa market gardens up for sale
A family who has owned property in Pukekawa for more than 100 years is selling up 90-acres of land in an fast-developing area south of Auckland.
MP helps out stranded Hunua camp kids
Children leaving the Hunua Falls Camp due to heavy rain and flooding today were helped by police, the army, civil defence - even a Cabinet Minister.
Flipped house deal sparks call to protect consumers
Call for an overhaul of the Real Estate Agents Act.
A one-in-100-year rain event
Several roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.
Family home 'flipped' for $81k profit
A family of seven sold their Papakura home for $819,000 but it was 'flipped' by an investor on the day of settlement for $900,000.
1300 without power in Auckland
More than 1300 people are without power in Auckland following two outages.
Long delays expected on motorway
Motorists on Auckland's southern motorway are being warned to avoid the area or expect delays after a spillage late this afternoon.
Children heard during attack, trial hears
As she lay in the basement beaten and cable-tied, the Dome Valley victim thought she could hear one of her alleged attacker's children running around upstairs.
Elderly man dies from scooter fall
An elderly man has died after an uneven footpath caused him to fall off his mobility scooter.
'I thought they were going to kill me'
Naked, beaten and bound, the Dome Valley victim lay in a basement as she listened to her captors decide what to do with her body.
'Not unusual to have a 14yo in a stolen car'
Police announced a major truancy operation across Auckland.
Pair sought after daylight robbery
Police are on the hunt for two men caught on CCTV camera.
Auckland volcano: The eruption scenario
The Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.
Crime spree: Couple pose as medical staff
A couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.
Review of 'mouldy bread' case ordered
Child Youth and Family is to review how it handled a case where five children were so badly neglected they had to eat rotten food.
Property values drop, but is it enough?
Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?
Dome Valley case: Photos of victim's face shown, court told
A friend of a woman charged with attempted murder says her mate showed her photos on a phone of the victim's face bruised after a bashing.
Dog attack father will not go to jail
Closure for father almost three years after his 4-year-old son was viciously mauled by the family dog.
Teens arrested for allegedly bashing elderly man
Two teens are in custody for allegedly bashing an 85-year-old Papatoetoe man.
One dead in van crash
A van hit a tree in South Auckland this morning, killing one person.
Dome Valley jury see 3D image of wounds
The Dome Valley victim was smashed in the head at least seven times, a court has heard.
Prison investigation, report into safety
A major investigation has been carried out at Auckland South Corrections Facility after concerns were raised about the level of violence within the prison and inmate and staff safety and "non-compliance" of the internal complaints process.
Dome Valley victim 'like pile of rubbish'
Lying still on the side of the road, the Dome Valley victim looked like a pile of rubbish, a court has heard.
Auckland's full! Tourists sleep at marae
About 50 elderly US tourists had to stay at a marae after their flight was cancelled.
Charge laid in fatal Favona stabbing
A man is dead after a family argument at a South Auckland house overnight.
No house, no motel, for homeless family
A homeless mother-of-six couldn't find any motel room in Auckland yesterday.
Pukekohe to Huapai rail line suggested
Transport-users lobby group proposes new train service from south to west.
Police thank brave Papatoetoe mum
Police have praised a Papatoetoe woman who came to the rescue of her neighbour.
Dome Valley case: Head bashed in spat
A teenager was left for dead after a meth-fuelled attack, a jury has heard.
Home invasion: Brave mum to the rescue
A brave Papatoetoe mother didn't hesitate to confront three weapon-wielding men who bashed and robbed her elderly neighbour.