As Auckland prepared for a snap lockdown, the Tamakis were packing their bags.

High Court judge to jury: 'The verdict is for you to decide as is the facts.'

Defence claim it is 'reasonably possible' Amy Smith acted in self-defence.

How woman replied to police officer shortly before being charged with murder.

Ben Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.

'I don't know how to control the bleeding', defendant desperately told 111 call taker.

'You took away a piece of my freedom I will never get back.'

All but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.

Figures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.

Only a 40-minute drive from home, this trip fitted in perfectly with urban holiday ideals.

Police call on the public to speak up about organised crime, violence and illegal guns.

She was last seen leaving her dad's apartment in Grafton on Thursday evening.

A fugitive was discovered at a property.

A major street was closed and cordon in place as a police operation unfolded in Massey.

West Auckland road still closed after serious fatal accident.

Most people do the right thing, but those who don't are potentially costing AT thousands.

An alert has been posted advising against swimming at Muriwai Beach.

'Get a meaningful hobby, have pets and read plenty of books.'

Three drivers have been injured in crashes overnight.

There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.

The stolen car was spiked, but didn't stop until it got stuck in traffic.

Three fire appliances are attending the fire.

Police crawled through the sinking mud to rescue her.

Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.

"I just keep my head down ... and I keep a club at the side of my cupboard," witness says.

Police in West Auckland are looking for those involved in a late-night shooting.