Man jailed for 'cowardly' fatal steel-tipped boot attack on comatose victim
Victim Lev Nemkin, who has autism, died with a boot imprint on his face.
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Weather repairs on Northland’s sole rail line now chugging forward
The slip-impacted North Auckland Line is set to reopen in the middle of the year.
Aggravated burglary at West Auckland petrol station
Police descended on the service station just after midnight.
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
Parts of Auckland brace for downpours of up to 22mm per hour as cold front sets in
Metservice said anything above 6mm of rain an hour was considered heavy rain.
Crown alleges slain man's partner helped his killer
Prosecutors say Ben 'Dekoy' Mcintosh was lured to a robbery that turned fatal.
Little life, big legacy: Baby’s death won't be in vain, parents say
'We’re just here to help other families now,' the mum of the late 4-month-old says.
Watch: Moment teens arrested after dramatic high speed fleeing driver incident
Five teens were taken into custody
Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet
'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'
Shoppers and staff at busy mall traumatised after man's death
'It took a while to process what had happened and it still doesn’t feel real.'
Oh no! Auckland Transport's hilarious bus stop clanger
“What in the Temu road markings is this?”
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
One person in serious condition after three-vehicle crash on Te Atatū Rd overbridge, Auckland
The southbound lane is reported to be blocked.
Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'
A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.
Three injured, road closed after serious crash north of Helensville
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash on South Head Rd.
'Like a photograph': Horror night still vivid in memories of West Auckland families
Seth Smith can still see that tragic night in Muriwai like it was 'a photograph.'
Person trapped under 10-tonne roller
The person was extricated using specialist rescue equipment.
Desperate Pharmac plea from family selling cans for unfunded cancer drugs
A desperate Auckland family is collecting cans to try fund blood cancer medication.
Search for 37yo missing swimmer at Piha Beach suspended for the night
The search included the police vessel Deodar and the Eagle helicopter.
‘Costco baby’ hits first weight target, parents hoping to go home 'soon'
Baby Nathanael’s goals are 'just to feed and grow', mum says.
Public tip-off leads to liquor store robbery arrest
Police said information provided by the public was key to making this arrest.
'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fire
The fire was first reported just after midnight.
Trial date set for trio charged with murder nine months after Auckland teen vanished
Jayden Mamfredos-Nair's remains were found in Dairy Flat last month.
Traffic crush as tens of thousands flock to free Waitangi Day concert
Families flock to free concert featuring former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett.
Urban Māori organisations have Tāmaki Makaurau musically covered
Free Waitangi Day concerts at West and South Auckland.
'Lady-hunts' and drink-spiking claims: What we learned from the Black Coast Vanishings
Other women say they have been chased and “stalked like prey” by men in Piha.
'Deliberate and calculated': IRD blasts woman in Working For Families $141k fraud
The woman claimed she had 11 kids she cared for between 2013 and 2022.
'Fly high baby girl': Muriwai victim to be farewelled at West Auckland beach
The teen died after being ejected from a ute while it drifted on Muriwai Beach.
Meth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuries
The long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.
Delays after early crashes and brief Waterview Tunnel closure
Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use alternative routes.
Man charged after crash at Avondale Christmas parade
Police have charged a 45yo man with two counts of careless driving causing injury.
'News no parent ever wants’: Father of teen critically injured in previous Muriwai crash speaks out
There are more calls for vehicle access to Muriwai to be limited after another death.
'Like the wild west': Witness warned wife not to cross sand before Muriwai Beach death
Auckland Council has today closed Muriwai Beach to vehicles following yesterday's crash.
Briefing reveals acute risks of under-strain maternity units
A ministerial briefing, obtained by the Herald, reveals the severe pressure.