Latest fromWest Auckland
Watch: Van 'driving erratically' on road to Auckland hotspot narrowly avoids head-on collision
A witness said the van and its driver almost became a near-certain road toll statistic.
'Running a blitz': School takes aim at students who sleep late
School is cracking down on students who sleep-in after 85 children were late in one day.
Far-right US conspiracy theorist Candace Owens’ Auckland show postponed
The 35-year-old last month had her Australian visa cancelled.
Watch: Black smoke billows across city as fire crews battle West Auckland house fire
Police said they have been notified of the blaze but are not attending.
'Hooligans' shoot fireworks at school kids, burn young girl’s top
The incident happened on Victory Rd in Laingholm about 4.45pm.
Auckland Council starts 'deconstructing' red-stickered homes – how does it work?
So far, 42 homes have been moved, recycled or demolished.
'It felt racist': Man accused of attempted Costco theft claims staff discriminated against him
Joao Diniz, 21, was shopping with his mum when he was accused by a staff member.
Watch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PIN
Woman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.
'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
Auckland funeral director appears in court for alleged misconduct with human body
Today's court appearance follows investigations into a former employee of Tipene Funerals.
'So dire': Hospital staff refuse to care for racially abusive patient
More than 30 staff agreed not to look after the man until his behaviour was addressed.
Mum screams after animal jawbone found in bag of Woolworths carrots
Supermarket operator says it is looking into the incident 'as a matter of priority'.
Families allegedly fleeced by undertaker desperate for answers from Tipene Funerals
A 48-year-old woman is due to appear in court on Friday to face charges.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.
Man who spent 25 years in jail granted bail after murder convictions quashed
Stone spent 25 years in prison for the murder of West Auckland tyre-fitter Dean Fuller.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.
Review: UB40 brings the magic to Auckland concert
OPINION: I wasn’t sure what to expect with this UB40 lineup.
One person in serious condition after incident in New Lynn, Auckland
Emergency services were called about 4.30pm.
Man robbed in West Auckland Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong
A meeting took place in a car at a west Auckland shopping centre in the dead of night.
Flood hit homes now worth less than owners' mortgages
'I am going to try and not get emotional while talking about it.'