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Robber stole woman's $2k pokie winnings and left her unconscious outside bar
She was dragged by the robber’s car when she fought to get her money back.
Latest from Glenfield
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.
Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.
Primary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at police
Principal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.
Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore
The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.
Auckland teen missing from North Shore home located safe
The teen left home early today wearing his school uniform.
Christmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guards
The neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree.
Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.
‘Lazy, sloppy, negligent’: Couple slams council over disputed home assessment
Kim Spark has lost 10kg over the past year from the stress.
Storm-damaged house dispute
Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell
Cyclist in critical condition after striking stationary vehicle in Glenfield
Police were called around 9.30am.
Serial thief attacked supermarket security guard while trying to steal tinned corned beef
Serial shoplifter Terence Tere has a penchant for corned beef, mayonnaise and chocolate.
Armed police swarm Auckland mall after man stabbed
Police located the alleged offender inside the mall and took her into custody.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
'Limping in pain': Row after mall security prevents injured man using scooter
David Stewart, 54, says he was left feeling embarrassed and suffering in pain.
Woman accused of fatal car theft named at first court appearance for murder, but not co-defendant
It appears a man found dead on Pt England Rd had been run over by his own vehicle.
Five youths crash into police car, injuring two officers in Auckland pursuit
The pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.
Watch: Inside NZ’s biggest fully electric bus depot
Kinetic says about 75% of Auckland's buses will be electric over the next 3-5 years.
Man accused of killing Glenfield woman keeps name secret for now
The woman was killed in her home at the weekend.
'So many stab wounds': Good Samaritan testifies through tears at murder trial of teens, 14 and 17
'That’s what happens when you come to Beach Haven,' they allegedly taunted.
Suppression lapses for second man accused of Auckland couple's murder
He has also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to murder a third person.
'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour
"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."
'Stern but with a huge heart': Tributes flow for beloved school principal
Principal Paul McKinley's death will be felt in schools across Auckland.
'Devastating loss': Beloved Auckland high school principal dies suddenly
The school will remain open tomorrow for students that needed support.
'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heists
It's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.
Supermarket's CCTV policy 'only serves offenders'
A private investigator has offered his company's services for free.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Auckland shop hit by ram raiders in third burglary this year
A stolen vehicle was abandoned at the scene.
Man accused of murdering Ellerslie couple appears in court, granted name suppression
The man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.
'Drop your gun': Neighbours recall dramatic scenes during West Auckland police operation
Police could be heard shouting at occupants to come out with their hands on their heads.