Bail for 56yo accused of attempted schoolgirl abduction
He allegedly tried to start a conversation with the girl before grabbing her.
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Fletcher Building CFO follows chairman, CEO departures
Bevan McKenzie's resignation follows repeated calls for changes at the top.
'Utterly destroyed': Woman, child escape blaze, gangs on scene
Armed police were at the scene of a fire that tore through the home in Massey.
No arrests after armed police at large Auckland house fire, gang members on scene
Images of the blaze showed thick plumes of smoke filling the air.
Ten exciting things to do with kids over the school holidays
From things to do in Auckland to easy at-home activities - here's how to pass the time.
'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation
'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'
Swindler dupes woman in her 90s into thinking she’d won $350,000 lottery on Facebook
Robert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.
Rachel Hunter-fronted beauty brand Essano sold
The maker of Cancer Council Sunscreen acquires a Kiwi supermarket skincare brand.
Man accused of Auckland kidnapping appears in court after dramatic waterfront arrest
The man has name suppression so he can tell his mum what has happened.
Retrial rejected: Man who beat girl, 2, to death claimed miscarriage of justice; appellate panel disagrees
Tyson Brown was convicted of murdering Arapera Fia, but he blamed her mother.
Watch: Recycling plant catches fire in Auckland
A witness described seeing black smoke everywhere.
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
'It’s been a while since we attended a serious incident of this nature.'
Fire at National Steel
Smoke from a fire can be seen emerging from National Steel in Manukau. Video / Supplied
Caught on video: Arson charge filed, eight months after blaze in Countdown toilet paper aisle
Bystanders recorded the blaze as it reached up to the supermarket's ceiling.
Man dies from meth overdose in custody, 'missed opportunities' in Police care
The man died in police custody on June 24, 2023.
'Gutting': Auckland couple's rings stolen in brazen burglary days before their wedding
'It’s just such a shame that someone’s taken that away from us.'
'Silver lining' of immigration: New house consents plummet, what might change that?
'For every three people coming into New Zealand, we need a new house.' - Mike Blackburn.
Surfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuers
A reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.
Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.
Opinion: We need to look at different ways to solve the housing crisis
OPINION: Housing supply is not just about owning homes.
'Much work' to do, but AT says Meola Rd will partially reopen amid construction saga
A letter sent to residents today confirmed the reopening of the road at the end of April.
Slain Mob boss had $230k in car when police busted meth-dealing ring
Daniel Eliu was shot dead outside a South Auckland church.
‘Bizarre’: Lawyer made himself sole beneficiary of client’s will
He has now been censured and ordered to pay a fine for the misconduct.
Watch: Armed police storm Leo Molloy’s waterfront bar to arrest alleged kidnappers
Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.
Auckland businessman drove Ferraris, but an MDMA and meth factory secretly underscored his success
His clandestine factory produced a nationwide supply of 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy tablets.
'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th day
A large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.
Real estate agent fined $3000, censured for not disclosing wall dispute
'Important that a message of deterrence is sent to all licensees' - Penalty decision.
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
KFC 'Gravy Train' to offer free chicken on key Auckland route
Blues fans can add some extra seasoning to this Auckland train journey.
Herne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?
Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.
‘Auckland invasion’: 209 fines and 5 arrests after illegal street racing sting
11 people were caught drink-driving after 1703 breath tests
'Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address
Police found the injured woman at an address in nearby Greenhithe.
Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites
A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.
Gone forever? Godfreys loses woman's $800 vacuum then goes into receivership
Store refers woman to liquidator after losing expensive machine.