Police update on drug-smuggling ring that led to arrest of Auckland airport baggage handlers
Detective Inspector Tom Gollan speaking at today’s press conference. Photo / Corey Fleming Gollan said that had the…
Fleeing offender attempts to change clothes to evade capture
A 36-year-old alleged burglar has been captured after changing his clothes mid-way through fleeing the scene in an…
Auckland child found with decomposing father, who was last seen 4 days earlier
“He was last seen alive by a neighbour on July 16.” A post-mortem examination was conducted and the…
Outrage as local board votes against more events at Eden Park
A local community board has voted against having more concerts at Auckland’s Eden Park, angering a local business…
Aucklanders reject fortnightly rubbish collection trial
Aucklanders have shown strong opposition to a six-month trial to move kerbside rubbish collection to fortnightly, public consultation…
Auckland mum grateful after son’s dramatic late-night Piha Beach water rescue
Price said her son’s two friends had been teaching him some surfing skills when the water began to…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
When spoken to by police the man declined to comment. The man pleaded guilty to one charge of…
‘Swampy’ Auckland swelters in hottest November day on record
MetService has confirmed Thursday is officially Auckland’s hottest November day since records began. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said,…
Dramatic night rescue after surfer dragged out to sea off Piha
A “daring” rescue was carried out by surf lifeguards and police in the black of night on Tuesday…
Man charged after stabbing in Auckland’s Henderson
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing another man known to him in the…
Pleasure launch destroyed by fire on Hauraki Gulf, two rescued
Two boaties have been safely evacuated after their launch caught fire on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf this morning. Emergency…
Conservationists excited by rare mudfish find
An “elusive” mudfish that is unusual for never leaving its wetlands environment has staged an expected comeback in…