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![Three injured in crash involving police vehicle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three injured in crash involving police vehicle
A police officer, social worker and member of the public hurt in crash.
!['Beloved' Auckland woman, 80, suffers facial injuries in late-night home invasion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Beloved' Auckland woman, 80, suffers facial injuries in late-night home invasion
Locals shocked at attack on elderly neighbour, while manhunt for intruder is under way.
![Tenth arrest made after aggravated robberies in Auckland suburb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tenth arrest made after aggravated robberies in Auckland suburb
Police say the level of violence seen in the incidents was appalling.
![Pedestrian dies days after crash in Massey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pedestrian dies days after crash in Massey
The victim was critically injured in the crash last Friday.
!['Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Off his head': Man arrested after assaulting police, fleeing across Auckland
The driver fled at high speed from West Auckland to Papakura before crashing.
![Police investigating second infant death in two years at West Auckland home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police investigating second infant death in two years at West Auckland home
Another baby died at the home in 2022, meth was found in her system.
![Missing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police say
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
![Person critically injured following motorcycle crash in West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person critically injured following motorcycle crash in West Auckland
Police advised motorists to avoid the area.
![Buyers pay $175k on homes that may never be built, developer says it's a 'good deal'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Buyers pay $175k on homes that may never be built, developer says it's a 'good deal'
The Iqbal family believe they're unlikely to get anything back for their $175,000 deposit.
![Woman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West Auckland
The woman and the man were known to each other, police say.
![Police examine car as serious incident closes road in Massey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police examine car as serious incident closes road in Massey
Police have been examining the scene on Moire Rd through the night.
![Five arrested following armed smash-and-grab at West Auckland jewellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five arrested following armed smash-and-grab at West Auckland jewellers
Five men have now been charged with aggravated robbery.
![Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court
The accused will keep his name secret until at least next month.
![Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Power out in Glen Eden, road blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened on West Coast Rd around 5.10am.
![Man charged with murder after woman found dead in West Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in West Auckland
The accused is due to appear in court tomorrow after homicide investigation.
![Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Unlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detention
Victim's family question sentence imposed by court.
![Murderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Murderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland park
Victim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.
![Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.
!['He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'
Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.
![Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.
![Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.