Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k
'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'
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“To be honest, I wanted to kill someone,” he said of the random attacks.
Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges
The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.
'Health hazard': Auckland school closed tomorrow after major sewage leak
Parents told "hazardous" sewage has seeped into carpets at Western Springs College.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Strewth! SkyCity's $49m for prosecution of Adelaide business
Strweth! Penalty could vary wildly from estimates.
Suspicious fire in Royal Oak, Auckland; roads closed
Five fire trucks and aerial crews have been fighting the inferno since 6am.
'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort
'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'
Two people escape with moderate injuries following collision with power pole on North Shore
The car collided with a power pole in Browns Bay.
'It was hell': NZ mum believes baby’s death could've been avoided
The parents of a 'heart' baby who died in Estonia tried desperately to medevac her to NZ.
Auckland Hospital discusses limiting number of C-sections
The discussions come amid debate about c-section rates at the hospital.
‘You swallow a lot of pain’ - West Auckland community’s cyclone trauma
Six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces.
Electric vehicle and house on fire in Pakuranga Heights
A house and garage were well involved in a fire in Pakuranga Heights.
Pedestrian hit by car in Ponsonby in critical condition
A young woman is badly injured after being struck on Redmond St.
Police investigating 1980 murder of Alicia O’Reilly to trial DNA tool used by FBI
Police brass have approved the use of controversial genealogy test as investigation tool.
Major new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car park
Existing car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.
'I just wanted the truth': Sobbing witness recalls stab victim's disclosure before his death
Rangiwhero Ngaronoa was 22 when he was stabbed to death in November 2021.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
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Ted Lasso actor spotted at Auckland football fan zone
Brendan Hunt was spotted at the Queen's Wharf fan zone watching the footy.
FENZ investigation finds lack of landslide-related training for firefighters
'FENZ’s risk management systems did not identify landslides as a hazard.'
Auckland’s big blue backyard still being ‘pummelled’
Another dire assessment of under-pressure Hauraki Gulf prompts fresh calls for protection.
One person in custody, armed police raid West Auckland property
A resident described seeing over a dozen police officers running around holding guns.
Why jailed radio host Nate Nauer could serve home detention as prison term cut
Former Mai FM host laundered $420,000 in drug money for the Comancheros.
Sunk: 'NZ's favourite fishing store' TopCatch owes $3m+
'The fish are cunning, be prepared,' the store says on social media.
Pair arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
It follows a wild pursuit in the city earlier in the week.
New $30m-plus Mitre 10 Mega opens in Silverdale
Expect some good forwards and backs: staff recruitment drive at the local rugby club.
Dead in her car for up to 12 days: Pensioner had ‘access to funds’, mental health issues - coroner
Helena Wakefield, 72, was eligible for $870 a week pension but did not claim it.
'Let's get him back': Police launch homicide investigation into missing teen
Jayden Mamfredos-Nair has been misisng since April 21.
Gangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone
'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.
Police arrest two after fake gun pulled on driver in Piha
Piha residents reported armed police swarming the west coast settlement.
Stolen ute flees police, crashes twice in Epsom chase
The police dog unit found the man, who was possibly under the influence, police say.
'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life support
The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.
Here for Fifa? Tour Auckland in your downtime
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Auckland trains: AT upgrades backup plans for World Cup quarterfinal after more issues
Auckland Transport are revising their back up plans ahead on the quarter finals tomorrow.