One tonne Peace Bell stolen from Auckland garden
The theft of a solid bronze Peace Bell weighing a tonne overnight on Tuesday is a tragic loss…
Embers responsible for huge blaze at popular Akl track
Embers from an overnight fire that wasn’t properly extinguished caused significant damage to a popular Auckland bush track,…
Five meth couriers caught in just over a week at Auckland Airport
Customs has arrested five people in just over a week while seizing 51kg of methamphetamine at Auckland Airport.…
Location of second NZ Costco store revealed
The location of a second Costco store in the Auckland region has been revealed. Property developer Kiwi Property…
Mt Eden prisoner missing for days after hospital escort escape
A remand prisoner from Mt Eden Prison has been on the run for four days after escaping during…
IRD pursues 44 sushi companies run by Auckland businessman James Hwang
YB Sushi makes sushi products fresh in-store for 51 New World and Pak’nSave stores in the North Island,…
Police justified in shooting armed carjacker in west Auckland – report
A police officer who shot and injured a man attempting to hijack vehicles at gunpoint in west Auckland…
Dodgy Auckland dentist David Zimmerman has Stanmore Bay home/clinic up for mortgagee sale
“This three-bedroom, 250 sq m property comprises a two-level home constructed of board and batten with a portion…
Dialysis model saves lives and millions
A world-first South Auckland dialysis model is being praised for saving lives, restoring dignity, and easing pressure on…
Auckland vehicle owner refuses to name illegal dumpers, fined $750
A cul-de-sac in Auckland’s Māngere has become a “persistent target” for illegal dumping, with contractors called out 55…
Auckland mosque worker charged with sexually abusing teens outside masjid, at youth camp
While there, it’s alleged he squeezed the boy’s genitals and made sexual comments. On another occasion, while parked…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…