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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to abolish licensing trusts in West Auckland, Gore, Mataura, and Invercargill, arguing that the existing rules are outdated...

Increased police presence at Auckland transport hubs following fatal bus attack

Following the tragic bus attack in Onehunga, police have ramped up visibility at transport hubs across Auckland to reassure and protect the public over...

Disbarred lawyer faces 11 money laundering charges

Disgraced Auckland lawyer Rohineet Sharma has been identified as the man accused of laundering $600,000 in stolen funds, primarily from scam victim Tim Michalick,...

Victim identified in Gulf Harbour homicide case

Seven months after the discovery of a body in a bag found in Gulf Harbour, Police can now reveal the identity of the victim. She...

Fonterra manager guilty in meth-laced beer manslaughter case

Himatjit “Jimmy” Kahlon, a Fonterra manager, was found guilty of manslaughter and possession of methamphetamine for supply following the death of 21-year-old Aiden Sagala,...

Victim of Onehunga bus attack named as accused appears in court

Kael Leona, 37, has appeared in the Auckland District Court, charged with the murder of Bernice Louise Marychurch, who was fatally stabbed on a...

Man in custody following Onehunga bus attack

A man sought in connection with a fatality following an assault on a bus in Onehunga yesterday has been taken into custody. The 37-year-old man...

Person attacked on Onehunga bus passes away

Police can confirm that a person has died following an assault on a bus in Onehunga, reported at 2.30pm this afternoon. Police are making urgent...

Chhour clarifies Oranga Tamariki incident after Swarbrick questions in parliament

Minister for Children Karen Chhour released a statement today to clarify the facts following Chloe Swarbrick’s questions in Parliament this afternoon about the incident...

Person critically injured in Auckland bus assault

A person has been critically injured following an assault on a bus in Auckland's Onehunga suburb. Emergency services, including one ambulance and three rapid response...

Arrest made in investigation into burials at Waikumete Cemetery

Police have made an arrest following an ongoing investigation into concerns surrounding burials at Waikumete Cemetery. Auckland’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has been probing the...

Significant Police operation targets organised crime around North Island

Today Police executed over 30 search warrants across the North Island as part of Operation Highwater, a concentrated operation targeting members and associates of...

Oranga Tamariki rooftop protesters will face consequences – Chhour

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed that the young offenders involved in a rooftop incident at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice residence in Auckland...

Youths stage rooftop protest at South Auckland youth facility, demand junk food and getaway car

More than a dozen youths climbed onto the roof of the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility in South Auckland last night, making demands for...

Mobile repair shop worker’s security guard application rejected after trying to access customer’s nudes

A former mobile repair shop employee, who pleaded guilty to accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes after attempting to AirDrop a customer’s nude...

South Auckland business to pay $4m settlement over 2015 workplace death

Salters Cartage Limited and its owner, Ronald Salter, have been ordered to pay $4 million following the tragic 2015 death of Jamey Bowring, a...

Ghahraman’s shoplifting appeal dismissed

Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman’s second attempt to avoid conviction for a $9000 shoplifting spree has failed. Ghahraman, who previously served as the Greens'...

Fatal water incident in Manukau leaves one dead

One person has died following a water incident on the Manukau Harbour this morning. Police were alerted to a boat capsizing on the bar just...

Police Investigating Overnight Shooting in Wiri

A police investigation is underway following a firearms incident in Wiri overnight, which left one person with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 1 a.m....

Tragic night in North Island as three fatal crashes claim lives

In a series of crashes across the North Island overnight, three lives have been lost in separate incidents. Fatal Crash in Morrinsville The first incident occurred...

Auckland FC wins historic A-League debut

Auckland FC made a memorable A-League debut, securing a 2-0 victory against Brisbane Roar at Mount Smart Stadium. The home crowd was treated to a...

Second man arrested in Hampton Downs murder investigation

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man found critically injured on Hampton Downs Road, Whangamarino earlier this...

Clothes store owner charged with 64 counts of making intimate visual recordings

An Auckland business owner has been charged with 64 alleged instances of intentionally making intimate visual recordings without consent. The man, who is in his...

Man critically injured in Auckland CBD assault, two arrested

A man is in critical condition following a serious assault in Auckland's CBD early this morning. Police found the man with significant injuries lying in...

Man charged with attempted murder after alleged deliberate crash in Manurewa

A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly intentionally crashing a vehicle in Manurewa, leaving a woman with serious injuries. The crash...

Stephen Stone granted bail after 25 years in prison following conviction overturn

Stephen Stone, who has spent 25 years in prison for the murder of West Auckland tyre-fitter Dean Fuller-Sandys, has been granted bail. Stone was originally...

Ghahraman appeals shoplifting conviction

Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman, convicted in June for shoplifting nearly $9000 worth of high-end retail items, has filed an appeal seeking a...

Man arrested following multi-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway

A 34-year-old man has been arrested following a dramatic series of events that began with an alleged vehicle theft in Point Chevalier and ended...

Kāinga Ora housing project sparks National debate over cost and debt

The unveiling of Kāinga Ora’s new housing complex in Meadowbank, Auckland, has reignited controversy over the state-run agency's spending, with developers and political figures...

Eden Fest faces backlash as headline acts cancel and festivalgoers demand refunds

Auckland's Eden Fest has come under fire from frustrated festivalgoers after multiple headline acts, including Miguel and Busta Rhymes, pulled out of the event. Attendees...

Police seek public help in Point England murder investigation

Police are calling for public assistance as they continue investigating the murder of a man found on Point England Road late last Saturday night. Two...

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