Road closures will hit late-night West Auckland commuters tonight as workers press ahead.

A 31-year-old is now facing a number of charges after an armed operation locked down a west Auckland street last night.

Police have taken a 31 year-old man into custody this evening, following a callout to a property in Meadowvale Rise, Titirangi.

Nearly 2000 new homes - hundreds priced in the affordable range for first-home buyers - are set to be built in Auckland's western fringe.

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A Fire Service spokeswoman said when crews arrived at the scene at 7.10pm there was no evidence of fire.

Auckland community upset at lack of details about a convicted child sex offender they have been told is to be released into their neighbourhood.

A Herald poll has found readers are overwhelmingly in support of a West Auckland Nando's restaurant for not letting people bring their own food to eat there.

A mother says she will no longer go to a West Auckland restaurant after claiming she was told off by staff for bringing in food from a different takeaway outlet.

The 13 year-old girl suffered scratches to her face and arm and a sore neck during the incident in West Auckland yesterday.

The North Western Motorway will be closed from 10pm tonight while NZTA carry out highway improvement work.

One airgun was seized at the scene and a woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor head injuries.

The head of the company which employed a young Indian security guard who was killed on his first night at work has given evidence at a Coroner's inquest.

Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition after a crash on Swanson Road in West Auckland early this morning.

The school under fire for bribing its kids with takeaways says it never served fried chicken - only pizza.

Trial for the man accused of murdering Connor Morris will begin a year to the day 26-year-old died.

Auckland Transport is warning passengers of potential bedding-in glitches after it replaces diesel trains this morning with electrics.

A nutritionist has dubbed a 3km stretch of road featuring more than 30 fast-food options "Heart Attack Alley".

The house was listed on Trade Me last week at a fee of about $500 - but despite rampant demand for Auckland real estate, the property had just two inquiries.

A boy accused of murder was retreating and trying to defend himself when he stabbed a West Auckland shopkeeper to death, his lawyer says.

As more people sleep rough in the suburbs, one advocate is suggesting building lockers for their belongings.

Police will not lay charges over an incident in which terrified West Auckland school kids jumped from a moving bus whose driver allegedly refused to let them off.

Campaigners want Auckland Transport to grant rail services from Swanson to Waitakere a stay of execution.

The agent says the price demonstrates the fierce competition among investors and developers for properties with subdividable sections.

A spokeswoman said yesterday police had taken a statement from the driver, and would speak to him again before making a decision.

Bus company chief defends driver and blames "stupid bloody kids" for opening back door while bus was moving.

A former West Auckland principal found to be storing thousands of pornographic images has been sentenced to 16 months in jail.