Opioid error at Middlemore Hospital leaves woman with brain injury
A woman suffered a brain injury and permanent damage to her memory after being given too many opioids…
Cocaine worth $12.6m found stashed in container delivered to Auckland business
“This is a prime example of a ‘rip on’ or ‘rip off’ importation to try and sneak drugs…
Unsuspecting workers find $12.6m of cocaine stashed in container
An investigation is underway after workers at an Auckland business discovered 36kg of cocaine – worth around $12.6…
Where to next for Auckland’s proposed rubbish trial?
Auckland Council will meet in December to decide whether to go ahead with a proposed six-month trial for…
Police apologise to murderer’s family for losing investigation file
Police have apologised to the family of murderer Ross Appelgren after it was discovered they lost their original…
The Best Places To Eat, Drink & Shop In Uptown Auckland
From pho to focaccia, Uptown’s eateries, bars, cafes, and food stores show the city at its tastiest. Taking…
Person critically injured in Ardmore crash near airport intersection
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Measles case total rises to 17 with one more in Auckland
Another measles case has been detected, taking the total number of currently known cases nationally to 17. Health…
Horse racing: Auckland punter sweating on miracle 100,000-1 collect in Melbourne Cup
With his miracle bet still alive, the punter then had to sweat on whether trainer Waller would actually…
Once-prolific Auckland bus flasher Richard Hona returns to court after relapse
Police agreed that intensive supervision would be a suitable outcome. Police released CCTV stills and mugshots of Richard…
Bus fire after collision with overpass in Auckland’s North Shore
A bus which caught fire after striking an overpass at a major transport hub in Auckland this afternoon…
Thousands turn out for record-breaking Auckland Marathon
More than 17,000 runners and walkers hit the streets for the Auckland Marathon today with nearly 3500 tackling…