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Chemical spill at Auckland’s St. Cuthbert’s College prompts evacuation

St. Cuthbert's College in Epsom, Auckland, was evacuated after a chemical spill occurred in the art department when a shelf holding historic biological specimen...

Three firearms seized following fight in St. Luke’s mall car park

One person is in custody and three firearms have been seized following an incident which started in a shopping mall car park last night. At...

Auckland schools targeted in vandalism spree

Several Auckland schools, including Massey High School and at least four other west Auckland secondary schools, have been struck by vandals over the past...

Security breach at Auckland Airport causes delays and cancellations

A security breach at Auckland Airport disrupted travel plans as all passengers were required to undergo rescreening, leading to long queues at the domestic...

Elevated arsenic levels found in Waikato water supplies

Testing has revealed elevated arsenic levels in drinking water supplied by Waipā District Council and Waikato District Council, joining Hamilton City Council in reporting...

Report reveals Auckland cargo plane nearly crashed due to crew error

A cargo plane flying above Auckland in June 2022 came dangerously close to engine failure and a potential crash after its crew failed to...

Stolen boat returned to owners

Police in Counties Manukau South have located a stolen boat and returned it to its rightful owners, before they even realised it was gone. Yesterday,...

Man arrested after firearms incident during Facebook Marketplace deal

Police have arrested a man after allegedly presenting an imitation firearm during a Facebook Marketplace transaction last night. The incident unfolded at a Takanini petrol...

‘Lawfare’: Liz Gunn calls for support to appeal ‘assault’ conviction

Liz Gunn has called for support in a quest to appeal her recent conviction for assault at Auckland Airport, calling the ruling an example...

Former LOTR actor sentenced to jail for child sexual abuse

Paris Howe Strewe, known for his minor role as Théodred in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers has been sentenced to 43...

‘Political figure’ receives jail time for sexual abuse of teens

A former political figure, who mentored two teenage boys in the 1990s, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for sexually abusing them. Despite his...

Flatmate found guilty of murder after fatal knife struggle

Auckland man Sergio Frederico Williams, 36, has been found guilty of murdering his 70-year-old flatmate Herbert Bradley, after a deadly altercation in their shared...

Mongrel mob associate arrested after fleeing from Police

Police have arrested a man after fleeing Police and driving dangerously across Auckland’s motorway network overnight. It follows an earlier incident that resulted in a...

Swimmer who died at Piha named

The swimmer who died at Piha Beach on Tuesday 12 November can now be named. She was 33-year-old Swe Swe Htet of Takapuna, Auckland. "Our thoughts...

Judge declines Liz Gunn’s application for a discharge without conviction

Campaigner Liz Gunn was convicted of assaulting an Auckland Airport security worker in February 2023. Gunn's application for a discharge without conviction was heard today...

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...

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