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Three in custody following security guard stabbing

Three youths have been taken into custody following an assault on a security guard at a New Lynn supermarket last night. At about 6.30pm, Police...

Auckland Transport’s fare-dodging policy sparks violence and calls for reform

Auckland Transport (AT) is under fire for its lax approach to fare dodging, with critics claiming it has fostered an environment of antisocial behaviour...

Fake police scam: Cash courier faces prison

A visiting UK national, who scammed kiwis out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, won’t be leaving the country anytime soon. Jack Dylan Hennessy faces...

Proposed Auckland housing project sparks concerns over traffic, schools, and community impact

A proposal to construct 87 dwellings in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland, has received substantial opposition from local residents, with over 820 submissions lodged...

Be wary of fake raffle tickets

Police are warning Aucklanders to be on the lookout for fake raffle ticket sellers, who are falsely claiming to represent local sports clubs. There have...

Cannabis plants found in fleeing van

Police have located dozens of cannabis plants after a van was seen driving in the dead of night without its lights on. A Police unit...

Hikoi lane closures on Auckland Harbour Bridge expected to impact morning traffic

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced two northbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will close later this morning due to the...

Swimmer dies, Piha Beach

A swimmer has died at Piha Beach this afternoon. Police were notified just after 3.30pm, after a person had been caught in a rip and...

Warrant to Arrest – Jacob Ormsby

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Jacob Ormsby, 19, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted...

Two critically injured following police pursuit crash in West Auckland

Three people are in Auckland Hospital after a late-night crash on State Highway 16 in Huapai, west Auckland, reportedly following a police pursuit. The incident...

Fiona Bakulich accused of mishandling 10 bodies – police

Police have stepped up their investigation into former Tipene Funerals undertaker Fiona Bakulich, with allegations involving the mishandling of 10 bodies. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin...

Former student reveals complaints against Epsom Girls Grammar teacher ignored

A former student has come forward stating she had raised concerns about inappropriate behaviour by Peter Thomas, the disgraced music teacher at Epsom Girls...

Man dies after crash in Glenfield Mall carpark

A man has died following a collision between two vehicles at the Glenfield shopping mall carpark in Auckland on Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred on...

Arthur Easton homicide investigation progresses – police

The investigation into the murder of Arthur Easton 39 years ago is continuing to make progress. Last week, Police announced a $100,000 reward for information...

Arrest made after cannabis growing operation discovered

One person has been arrested following the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow house in Rothesay Bay. Police in Waitematā executed a search warrant at...

Extended train closures in Auckland for City Rail Link upgrades set to last until 2026

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that Auckland's train system will face up to 96 days of full closures until January 2026 to allow for...

Three charged with kidnapping and manslaughter in Gulf Harbour homicide

Following an eight-month investigation, Police have today arrested and charged three people in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found...

Trio arrested over alleged blessing scam

Three suspected scammers have been arrested trying to leave New Zealand with a large quantity of cash from their alleged victims. A 50-year-old man and...

Man sentenced for attempted murder in vicious attack on ex-wife at McDonald’s

46-year-old Mitesh Kumar was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after attempting to murder his ex-wife in a premeditated attack at...

New information revealed relating to 1980 homicide Cold Case

Auckland Police investigating the 1980 homicide of Simon Buis are encouraging people to come forward with information, after revealing new details on last night’s...

Brian Tamaki arrives at court for 10-day COVID trial

Destiny Church founders Brian and Hannah Tamaki arrived at Auckland District Court this morning, flanked by supporters rallying in defense of what they see...

Homicide inquiry underway, Glen Eden

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden, Auckland last night. Emergency services were called to a family harm...

Wayne Brown criticises Auckland’s $737K ‘Happy Guide’ campaign

Auckland’s cultural and economic agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) says its recent 'Happy Guide' campaign, which cost over $737,000, was an effort to improve...

Auckland FC defeats Phoenix 2-0 to stay unbeaten in A-League

Auckland FC continued their unbeaten run in the A-League with a 2-0 victory over the Wellington Phoenix in an all-Kiwi derby at Sky Stadium,...

Police appealing for information following assault on child in Hamilton

Police are appealing for information following the assault of a young girl in Silverdale, Hamilton. Detective Sergeant Johnathan O’Byrne says Police received reports of a...

Two injured, one critically, in violent South Auckland petrol station altercation

A violent altercation between two groups at the Z petrol station on East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe, left two people injured, one critically, according to...

Arrest made following indecent assault on child in Manukau

One person has been arrested after an indecent assault in Goodwood Heights last week. Police were notified of the assault around 8pm on Friday 25...

Polkinghorne sentenced to community service for meth possession

Former Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne, recently acquitted of murdering his wife, has been sentenced to 150 hours of community service for methamphetamine possession. The...

Three serious crashes across the North Island result in multiple arrests

A series of car crashes across the North Island over the past 24 hours has resulted in one fatality, several serious injuries, and multiple...

Former ‘Casketeers’ star named in deception and misconduct with deceased case

Fiona Bakulich, former funeral director at Tipene Funerals and past star of the reality show The Casketeers is facing serious allegations of misconduct and...

Auckland Council approves move of Western Springs Speedway despite community pushback

After nearly a century at Western Springs, Auckland’s speedway will move to Waikaraka Park in Onehunga following a contentious council decision. The Auckland Council voted...

Police seize ‘significant quantity of cannabis’ after 30 search warrants executed across Auckland

Last week Police across Counties Manukau, Auckland City and Waitemata Districts executed over 30 search warrants at addresses around the Districts, targeting an organised...

Appeal for information and CCTV following indecent assault on child in Manukau

Counties Manukau Police are appealing for information from the public following a serious incident that took place in Goodwood Heights, on Friday 25 October...

Gang cars impounded after Tribesmen gathering in Counties Manukau

Four drivers face court and have had their vehicles seized after a Tribesmen Outlaw Motorcycle Club event in Counties Manukau over the weekend. Inspector Rakana...

Auckland woman charged with ‘hate-motivated’ assaults following CCTV investigation

A 43-year-old woman has been charged with multiple offenses, including a hate-motivated assault, following an incident on Queen Street, Auckland, on September 2. Inspector Grant...

Police offer $100K reward in decades-old murder case of Arthur Easton

Police have announced a $100,000 reward and potential immunity from prosecution for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the 1985 murder...

Fatal water related incident, Maraetai

A woman in her 40s has died following a water related incident off Maraetai Beach, Maraetai, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene...

Onehunga bus murder: Police believe victim and attacker may have known each other

Police investigating the murder of a woman on an Auckland bus on Wednesday are working to establish the victim’s movements on the day she...

Auckland FC snatch last-second winner over Sydney FC

In a pulsating finish, Auckland FC became only the second team in A-League history to start their season with two wins, edging Sydney FC...

ACT MP pushes to end Liquor Licensing Trusts in West Auckland and Southland

ACT MP Simon Court is advocating to abolish licensing trusts in West Auckland, Gore, Mataura, and Invercargill, arguing that the existing rules are outdated...

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