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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.
Armed police descend on Oriel Ave, West Auckland
'One female cop jumped in the front with her gun slung over her shoulder.'
'He’s gonna be known as Costco baby': Mum gives birth in Auckland megastore
'Thank God the toilet was not disgusting,' says mum who delivered in Costco bathroom.
Armed police stand-off closes busy West Auckland road for five hours
Police cordons on the street were stood down before 8am this morning.
'I don't want to die': Woman recalls water rescue at Pātaua
Potoz Morunga Rudolph cried when she realised how close she came to not making it home.
Insurance payout limbo leaves father sleeping in van for work after house fire
The Vaganas were left with nothing after their Avondale home was destroyed by fire.
Missing Auckland teen: Third man charged with murder after police find body
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.
'We believe this is Jayden': Two men charged with murder after body found
Teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been missing since April last year.
No home detention for teen in brutal machete attack amid Comancheros, Head Hunters tensions
The victim was already writhing in pain on the ground, having been hit by their car.
Tastes from the motherland: The cuisines of immigrants
Migrant communities are carving new paths for their cuisines in New Zealand.
21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths
The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.
Two charged with arson after residential blaze near busy West Auckland junction
On arrival, fire crews found a double garage well involved in flames.
‘Disgusted’: Māori graves damaged by vandals at NZ’s largest cemetery
Family of man whose gravestone was split by vandals concerned it's a 'racist thing'.
'Big bang': Michael Hill jewellers attacked by men with hammers
An employee from a nearby shop said two kids went into the store in facemasks and hoodies.