"Unsettling': Man arrested after armed police descend on West Auckland road
A resident of Simpson Rd said she saw police with rifles guarding the cordon.
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From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Appeal for dashcam footage after attempted abduction of West Auckland schoolgirl
The schoolgirl managed to break free of the man’s grasp and run home.
New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season
The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.
Sun comes out to play on first day of Polyfest
Day 1 of this year's ASB Polyfest saw hundreds of students take to the stage.
Road rage: Brayden Towler found not guilty of Glenmall carpark murder
One juror held out against a not guilty verdict.
Hundreds of Head Hunters descend on West Auckland to mourn crash rider
Police say antisocial or unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.
Police ask for dashcam footage after man tries to abduct Auckland student
'He grabbed the student’s arm and tried to pull the student into his vehicle.'
Whangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing event
The inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.
Gunman guilty of murder: Mum, best bud and girlfriend to be sentenced too
Ethan Dodds was arrested after a police chase in a stolen car driven by the victim's ex.
Police to monitor gang tangi following Head Hunter's death in crash
Police say any anti-social behaviour in the area will not be tolerated.
The moment a road rage dispute turned to tragedy in West Auckland mall carpark
Steve Braunias on the moment road rage turned fatal in Glen Eden.
LynnMall attacker’s ‘obvious’ mental health issues were missed, Coroner says
Ahamed Samsudeen had been under active surveillance after being released from prison.
Why police failed to stop LynnMall knife attacker
Samsudeen was shot 12 times by police after injuring seven people.
'Strung out' murder defendant boasted of being 'active as f***' on morning of killing
Julius Te Hiva Ka denied being in on a plan to ambush and rob a drug dealer at gunpoint.
Multi-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau marae
What we know about the four projects so far.
'No witnesses': Murder defendant says alleged robbery checklist found in his bedroom wasn’t his
'This was a mistake. This is a stupid ass thing that happened,' he said of the shooting.
'Just let the reo speak for itself'
Te Po Theatre presents a new hybrid show of Māori theatre and circus.
Images of Karekare before and after Cyclone Gabrielle
Small slips have been repaired. Damage is very visible to the road, but it is functional.
'It was surreal': Murder defendant recounts chaos, panic after 'accidental' killing
“It happened so fast. It was like a reflex. I can’t really explain it."
Pasifika Festival: Celebrating 32 years of Pacific Island culture, food and music
"It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our communities - the colours, sights and sounds."
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.
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.