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Search for man swept off rocks at Union Bay underway

A search and rescue operation is underway after a man was swept off the rocks at Union Bay, Karekare, on Auckland's west coast, earlier...

Auckland FC continue hot streak with dominant win over Melbourne City

Auckland FC capped an impressive late-summer run with a commanding home victory over Melbourne City FC, securing three points through goals from Logan Rogerson,...

Man arrested after stabbing leaves two injured in central Auckland

One person has been arrested, and two people injured, after a serious assault on Lorne Street in the Auckland CBD late last night. Emergency services...

Woman arrested after allegedly trying to steal $74K necklace in Auckland CBD

A 26-year-old woman’s plan to allegedly steal a $74,500 necklace in Auckland’s CBD was derailed this afternoon after quick actions of store employees. Police were...

Warrant to arrest: Tevita Lasa

Police are working to locate Tevita Lasa, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Lasa, 35, is wanted by Police...

Man charged over indecent assaults near North Shore schools

North Shore Police have arrested a man over alleged indecent assaults against high school students and a staff member in recent months. Quick reporting meant...

Fatal crash, Totara Heights

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Eugenia Rise, Totara Heights in Manukau on 17 February. Emergency services were called to...

One dead after vehicle flips in Hillsborough crash

One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough, Auckland, last night. Police were called around 6.30pm, to the crash where a vehicle has hit...

Phoenix coach resigns after 0–5 derby humiliation to Auckland FC

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has stepped down after his side suffered a heavy 5–0 home defeat to Auckland FC, accepting full responsibility for...

Woman charged over retirement village burglaries

A prolific burglar allegedly targeting a west Auckland retirement village is facing numerous charges in court. The arrest comes as Police investigate other burglaries at...

Government cuts Auckland housing capacity target to 1.6 Million

The Government has announced it will amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) to reduce the minimum housing capacity requirement under Auckland Council’s Plan Change...

Firearms seized in ongoing family harm event investigation in Manukau

Police have recovered a cache of weaponry as part of an ongoing investigation into a family harm event. Counties Manukau West Police responded to Māngere...

Red light dash ends in arrest after Newmarket burglary getaway fails

An offender left himself seeing red, after a dangerous dash through red lights foiled his getaway from a burglary. The man came to Police attention...

March for Life planned for Auckland on 7 March

A 'March for Life' will be held in Auckland on Saturday, 7 March 2026, with organisers from Family First New Zealand expecting thousands to...

Auckland FC score last-gasp equaliser to salvage draw against Sydney FC

Auckland FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval after scoring deep into stoppage time to deny the hosts victory. Sydney...

Charges laid over BMX club arson

Police investigating an arson that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at a Rānui sports club last year have made an arrest. Detective Senior Sergeant...

Recidivist thieves wind up in custody

A pair of thieves allegedly responsible for helping themselves to more than $40,000 worth of goods from various stores across Auckland and the Bay...

State of Origin confirmed for Eden Park in 2027

A State of Origin clash between Queensland and New South Wales will be staged at Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 after three years...

Onehunga shooting: Police seize firearm in ongoing investigation

Police are continuing to make progress in investigating a shooting in Onehunga last month. The Auckland City Organised Crime Unit has been investigating the incident...

Sailors injured after high-speed SailGP collision forces race abandonment in Auckland

Two sailors, one from New Zealand’s Black Foils and one from France, were hospitalised after a high-speed collision during race three of the New...

Wanted to arrest: Regan Brown

Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of Regan Alan Brown. The 29-year-old man has a warrant for his arrest for assault with intent to...

Teen trio arrested after aggravated robbery probe and Pukekohe manhunt

A Police operation in Pukekohe quickly rounded up several persons of interest in recent aggravated robbery investigations. The situation unfolded on Thursday afternoon with Police...

Man arrested following scooter robbery in east Auckland

A man will appear following an alleged robbery in east Auckland yesterday afternoon. Just after 4pm, Police were notified of an incident in Point England...

Woman arrested over elaborate 18-year romance scam

Dunedin and Auckland Police have made an arrest over an alleged romance scam that has spanned nearly two decades. Over this period an unsuspecting Dunedin...

Group arrested over Auckland vehicle crime

Police have caught up with a group of young people likely involved in a wave of vehicle crime across parts of Auckland. Frontline units deployed...

Teen arrested after police dog tracks shoplifting suspect to Te Atatū address

A teenager faces court after failing to give Police the slip after a shoplifting in Te Atatū Peninsula. Police responded to a dairy on Te...

Fatal crashes – Buckland and Rangitikei

Fatal crash, Rangitikei One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Santoft Road, Santoft, Rangitikei, late last night. Police were called to the scene about...

Fatal crash, Dairy Flat

One person has died after a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat, north of Auckland, early this morning. Emergency services were called to...

Black Knights grind out crucial win

Auckland FC returned to winning form in the A-League with a determined 1-0 victory over Sydney FC, ending a three-game winless stretch through a...

Auckland unites four major codes for ‘Footy, Fillies and Fans’ sports weekend

Auckland will host a major multi-sport weekend from March 6 to March 8, bringing together rugby league, rugby union, football and thoroughbred racing under...

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair’s family issue statement following murder sentencing

Jayden Mamfredos-Nair was a 19-year-old that suddenly lost contact with his family one Friday night, 21 April 2023. Operation Violin commenced into his disappearance, and...

SFO files charges against TV producer over alleged fraudulently obtained funds

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has filed charges in the Auckland District Court against a television producer for allegedly obtaining fraudulent lending and funding...

Auckland speed camera destroyed amid revenue-gathering and surveillance backlash

A fixed speed camera on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway north of Auckland has been cut down with images circulating online showing the unit lying on...

IPCA finds unjustified use of force on woman who gave the ‘thumbs down’ to a police officer

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (ICPA) has found that a Police officer was unjustified in stopping a car, and using subsequent force, on a...

Out-of-control dirt bike mob terrorises Auckland Streets

The 'appalling behaviour' of dirt bikers in South Auckland on Sunday risked the lives of children and motorists, and Police are urging the public...

Late collapse and injury woes push Auckland FC down A-League table

Auckland FC slipped from first to third in the A-League after a 2–1 defeat to Perth Glory that was overshadowed by a growing injury...

Tamaki leads moment of prayer with police at Harbour Bridge protest

Brian Tamaki says a potentially volatile confrontation with police instead became a calm and unexpected moment of prayer during a protest gathering. In a social...

Auckland mother’s myocarditis story featured in THE+TRIBUTE Episode 3

THE+TRIBUTE today releases Episode 3, featuring the story of Val, a young Auckland mother who developed myocarditis and severe ongoing symptoms shortly after her...

Police warn of Auckland motorway delays amid planned protest activity

Aucklanders are being warned to expect possible delays on parts of the motorway network and roads near the central city on Saturday due to...

14-year-old charged over violent assault on Auckland bus driver

A youth has been arrested and charged following a serious assault on a bus driver in Massey last night. At about 7pm, Police responded to...

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