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Severe weather warnings continue through Friday – MetService

A deep sub-tropical low moving across New Zealand is expected to bring widespread heavy rain, strong northeast winds, and hazardous coastal conditions over several...

Investigation underway after death of man in police custody

A critical incident investigation is underway after the death of a man in Police custody on Wednesday morning. At around 9.40am, Police responded to several...

Severe multi-hazard storm set to batter NZ

A deep subtropical low is forecast to bring a significant multi-hazard weather event across New Zealand from late Wednesday through Friday, with the most...

Mailbox raider arrested after stolen car chase on Auckland’s North Shore

A woman nosing through North Shore mailboxes has been diverted to court after fleeing from Police. At 3am, Police detected a stolen Nissan hatchback travelling...

One dead after crash on Auckland’s South-Western Motorway

One person has died following a serious crash on the South-Western Motorway, Onehunga this morning. "Police were called to the two-vehicle crash about 6.15am. "Sadly, one...

Macarthur stun Auckland FC

Macarthur earned a shock 1-2 win over Auckland at Go Media Stadium, stamping their dominance early and taking the lead after 10 minutes through...

Missing person: Have you seen Tracey?

Police are asking for the public’s help finding 15-year-old Tracey, who has been reported missing from the Conifer Grove area. Tracey was last seen on...

Immigration adviser loses licence over fake job visa scam

An immigration adviser caught selling a fake job at her husband’s company in taped phone conversations — after a migrant lost his first fake...

Charges confirmed following fleeing driver incident

Police have charged four males following an aggravated burglary and fleeing driver incident across Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. At around 3.10pm, Police responded to an...

Police seeking Nigel Byrd Edwards

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Nigel Edwards who has a warrant for his arrest. The 41-year-old man is wanted in connection with...

Fatal crashes – Hastings, Whanganui, Mauku

Fatal crash: Titi Road, Mauku Police can confirm a pedestrian has died following a crash in Mauku, South Auckland on Saturday afternoon. The crash, reported at...

How does Diocesan School for Girls give effect to Te Tiriti O Waitangi?

Observations from an Open Day visit to one of New Zealand’s highest-performing schools. A visit to the Open Day at Diocesan School for Girls in...

Auckland FC beat Newcastle to close Premiership gap

Auckland FC moved to within one point of the top of the A-League Men after a 1-2 win over Newcastle Jets FC at McDonald...

US-based suspect charged in 2024 killing of Auckland courier driver

Police can now confirm a third person has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, following the death of a...

Mt Eden man faces abduction and assault charges

A man faces serious charges after an alleged attack on an Auckland woman at the weekend. Operation Moller commenced on Sunday, after a member of...

Auckland teacher struck off after filming porn videos in school classroom

A former Auckland teacher has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found she filmed and posted pornographic videos of herself urinating inside school...

One dead after car mounts curb and hits pedestrians

One person has died following a serious crash on William Souter Street, Forrest Hill on Auckland's North Shore this morning. Police were called at around...

Burglary bust ends in four arrests

A group of alleged burglars on the hunt for booze instead ended up in custody in Clarks Beach, near Karaka, on Monday morning. Senior Sergeant...

Auckland FC held to draw by Perth Glory

Auckland FC were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with Perth Glory FC after surrendering valuable ground in the Premiers Plate race at...

Fatal crashes – Dome Valley, Karitane, Foxon and Paparoa

Fatal crash, Paparoa One person has died and another has moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Paparoa, Kaipara District. Emergency services were called to the...

Two men charged following Ōtāhuhu assault

Two men have been charged over an assault in Ōtāhuhu on 27 February. Police Became aware of footage circulating on social media this week, showing...

Two arrests following Papakura shooting

Two people have been arrested and a firearm recovered following a shooting in Papakura on Saturday morning. Police were conducting patrols in the Clevedon Road...

Jury convicts three men in New Year’s Day pack rape case

Three men have been found guilty in the High Court at Auckland of raping a 19-year-old intoxicated tourist from Germany after taking her from...

Vandals slash tyres on three St John ambulances in Manukau

Counties Manukau Police investigating the wilful damage of a number of St John Ambulances are appealing for any information to assist in enquiries. Senior Sergeant...

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...

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