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Man charged following fleeing driver incident across central Auckland

A man is expected in court today, following a fleeing driver incident across much of central Auckland. On Tuesday, a vehicle with mismatching plates was...

Missing swimmer at Piha Beach

A man is outstanding after a group of swimmers got into difficulty at Piha Beach Tuesday afternoon. Police were advised about the rescue by Surf...

Second arrest over Middlemore firearms incident

A second person has appeared in court over a firearms incident at Middlemore Hospital earlier this month. An investigation has been ongoing since 4 January,...

Lawyer found guilty of misconduct for improperly accessing and disclosing neighbour’s criminal record

An Auckland-based lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct after improperly obtaining his neighbour's criminal conviction history and presenting it during a mediation...

Charter schools turn away students amid high demand

Several charter schools are experiencing overwhelming demand even before their official openings, with some turning away students due to limited capacity. Tipene, the first Māori...

Moreno’s late strike sends Auckland FC to A-League summit

Auckland FC climbed to the top of the A-League with a dramatic last-minute victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, courtesy of a 95th-minute goal from...

Judge faces investigation over alleged disruption at NZ First event

The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into District Court Judge Ema Aitken's behaviour at a private New Zealand First event in...

Man to face court after drugs, stolen items, and cash seized, Hawke’s Bay

An operation targeting methamphetamine dealing in the Hawke's Bay has resulted in an arrest, alongside the seizure of drugs, stolen items, and around $57,500...

Golriz Ghahraman cleared in supermarket incident amid privacy concerns over retail crime platform

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman will not face charges following a supermarket incident in Auckland, where she was stopped before entering the checkout area...

Police updates: Name release Karaka crash, Temuka fatal crash

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 23 January 2025. Fatal crash: Milford Clandeboye Road, Temuka Police can confirm one person has died following a crash...

Late Rogerson strike secures draw for Auckland FC against Adelaide

Logan Rogerson salvaged a 2-2 draw for Auckland FC with a stunning 100th-minute header, keeping his side within a point of table-toppers Adelaide United. The...

Auckland homeowners face four-month delay for updated property valuations

Homeowners in Auckland will wait an additional four months for updated capital valuations (CVs), originally due in May 2023, as Auckland Council addresses data...

Customs arrests passenger for 31 kg of meth in suitcases

A 24-year-old woman has appeared in the Manukau District Court today after Customs officers found an estimated 31 kilograms of methamphetamine in her checked-in...

Armed robbers smash Into Takapuna restaurant

Staff at Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant on Auckland’s North Shore, endured a terrifying ordeal on Sunday night when armed robbers smashed through safety...

Arrest made in Middlemore Hospital firearms incident

One man faces court, as the Police investigation continues into a firearms incident outside an Auckland hospital. Counties Manukau CIB have been investigating since 4...

Auckland FC blitz Melbourne FC to reclaim top spot

Auckland FC ended their form slump with a commanding 3-0 victory over league leaders Melbourne FC at Mount Smart Stadium, reclaiming the top spot...

Police investigate Newmarket Station fight as one man hospitalised

A section of Auckland's Newmarket Station was cordoned off after a fight between two men around 4:30 pm resulted in one man being hospitalised...

Police remind public of airspace restrictions during SailGP racing in Auckland

Police are urging the public to adhere to airspace restrictions in place over parts of the Waitematā Harbour during the SailGP racing event from...

Three arrested following Mount Wellington firearms incident

Three people have been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Mount Wellington last night. At about 8.40pm, there was an altercation between two...

Time running out to claim $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton investigation

A reward for information to identify the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton 39 years ago will expire in 7 days. Police announced a $100,000...

Man shot during firearms incident at Auckland bar

A man was seriously injured in a shooting at Apple Jacks Bar and Eatery in Auckland’s Highland Park on Thursday night. Police were called at...

Public safety threatened as thieves steal $75k worth of road safety fencing

Auckland Transport (AT) is appealing to the public for help after the theft of road safety fencing valued at $75,000 from multiple sites across...

Golriz Ghahraman faces new shoplifting allegations – report

Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman, who resigned from Parliament in early 2024 amid multiple shoplifting convictions, is now under investigation for an alleged...

Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan airfield threatens campgrounds

Authorities are appealing for witnesses after a fire near Raglan Airfield sparked an emergency response late yesterday afternoon. The blaze was reported just after 5...

Body located at Piha Beach

Police have located a body in the Piha Beach area on Tuesday night. At around 5.10pm, Police were notified of the body on the shoreline. While...

Auckland man faces charges over inappropriate and violent behaviour

Police have arrested a man in Ponsonby after acting aggressively towards the public on Tuesday afternoon. As part of enquiries, Police are also wanting to...

Woman arrested at Glenfield Mall

A woman is in Police custody following an earlier altercation involving a person known to her in the Glenfield area. The incident occurred just before...

Four arrested after attempted break-In at Pt. Chev. construction site

Police have arrested four people following an attempted break-in at a construction site on Parr Road North, Point Chevalier, late Sunday night. The incident occurred...

Auckland commuters face train closures as rail network undergoes critical upgrades

Auckland commuters returning from the holiday break faced disruptions as buses replaced trains across the rail network, which is closed for critical upgrades throughout...

Crews work overnight to repair burst water main on Auckland’s Queen Street

Crews worked through the night to repair a burst water main at the corner of Queen and Wakefield Streets in Auckland, restoring water supply...

Auckland FC stunned by Perth Glory

Auckland FC missed a chance to reclaim the top spot in the A-League Men after a surprise 1-0 defeat to struggling Perth Glory at...

Man dies in water-related incident in Mt. Wellington

A man has died following a water-related incident off the coast of Mount Wellington, Auckland today. Police responded to Mount Wellington around 3:45pm following reports...

Police investigating death in Avondale – Update: Man charged with murder

Police are investigating the death of a woman in Avondale overnight. Officers were called to a Holly Street property shortly after 1:30am today, where they...

Knife-wielding man found hiding up a tree following hours-long chase

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point, drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car has been found hiding up...

Search underway for missing fisherman at Piha Beach

Authorities have launched an urgent search for a fisherman who was reported missing at Piha Beach early this afternoon. Police were alerted at approximately 1:50...

Migrant worker dies after scissor lift fall in Auckland

Chinese migrant worker Jun Jiang, who fell from a scissor lift at SD Aluminium in Auckland on December 28, has died in hospital after...

Police appeal for information following child’s death in East Tāmaki

Authorities are seeking public assistance as they investigate the death of a child in East Tāmaki, Auckland, on Sunday night. A 37-year-old man appeared in...

Five arrested after armed robbery at Karaka service station

A raft of Police resources has rounded up five people believed to have robbed a Karaka service station early this morning. At about 5.30am, Police...

Man arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after an assault at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland on Monday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred around 3:20...

Auckland man accused of child murder appears in court

An Auckland man in his 30s has appeared at the Manukau District Court, accused of murdering a young child whose body was found in...

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