Latest fromWest Auckland
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Body believed to be of missing fisherman found on West Auckland beach
A man fishing off rocks at Piha’s southern end had fallen into the water.
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body found
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Still no sign of missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Piha Beach
Police are appealing for any information relating to the missing man.
'Race to the last mussel': Muriwai residents say crowds stripping rocks bare of sealife
'Anything that moves, it’s going to be in the bucket.'
Search under way for man missing at notorious Piha Beach
Authorities are appealing for any sightings of the fisherman before he fell off the rocks.
Man arrested after two seriously injured in shooting before Christmas
One victim is still in hospital after shooting in suburban Auckland.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
Police manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West Auckland
The pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.
‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death
'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.
Kelston Boys' High team claim World Schools title, keep trophy in NZ hands
Kiwi schools have now won the tournament three years in a row.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
West Auckland 'altercation': Man seriously injured, busy road closed as police investigate
Busy Auckland road closed after fight leaves man with serious injuries.
‘Big heart’: Rānui man who died in cabin fire named by police
Andrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.
'Hooded teens' arrested after smashing storefront, fleeing on moped
The two teens, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with burglary.
Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid
Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.
Strangers targeted in unprovoked West Auckland attacks, police search for man
Police said nobody was seriously injured in the attacks.
'Big heart': Man who died in 'unexplained' cabin blaze a respected village resident
Cordons are in place around the damaged cabin.
'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murder
A police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.
Watch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa parades
Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.
'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playground
Police are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.
Fatal crash in West Auckland, police investigation under way
Police were called to the scene around 6.50pm.
Police are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in Massey
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ Herald
Man suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected home
Police vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.