Crime
Bach home: $38,000 violin allegedly stolen from bus returned to owner
Police found the violin hidden in a linen cupboard ceiling cavity in Rānui.
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International student's $38k violin stolen after she fled bus in fear
Student says a passenger made off with it after making her feel 'unwell and unsafe'.
Machete-waving driver livestreamed burnouts before arrest, police allege
After a person watching the stream contacted police, the car was found and searched.
15yo charged after alleged armed robbery at popular West Auckland bar
The New Lynn bar will reopen today after it was targeted by a machete-wielding robber.
'Horrific, violent': West Auckland bar targeted by machete-wielding robber, manager assaulted
The man remains on the run; staff and a customer were left shaken by the raid.
'Violent extremism': How did supermarket terrorist become radicalised in NZ?
Ahamed Samsudeen was released from prison seven weeks before the New Lynn attack.
Bus hits power pole, knocks out power in Auckland suburb
No one was trapped but power lines were left sagging after the impact.
'Complete disregard for others on road': Police arrest four, issue 53 notices after mass bike ride
Police monitored anti-social behaviour during large-scale bicycle circuit on city streets
'A real risk': Auckland mosque arsonist says new goal is to kill more than Chch terrorist
'You don't think they'll give me parole?' he taunted prison officers amid death threat.
Sleight of hands: Meet the clock master keeping giant time-keepers in line with daylight saving
While you sleep on Sunday morning, Jamie McKinnon is busy adjusting the hands of time.
Aussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ
The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.
'We don’t feel that safe anymore': Tourists hit by West Auckland van break-in
They had bought the campervan just three days earlier and insured it that week.
Tourist threatened with hammers, robbed after car cuts him off on West Auckland footpath
The victim, new to Auckland, was robbed just a week after arriving in the city.
'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incident
The alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.
Needles, nappies, dog crap, couches: Ex-pro boxer threatens to name illegal dumpers online
Dave Letele's Glen Eden and New Lynn gyms have both been hit by rubbish dumpers.
Bus crashes into power pole in West Auckland, driver escapes serious injury
The pole is now leaning against a building on Portage Rd.
Sports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year Honours
Scott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.
Death after New Lynn house fire not treated as suspicious
The man’s death has been referred to the coroner after a post-mortem.
Person found dead after Auckland house fire as police investigate
The blaze broke out at a Kohekohe St home in New Lynn at 1.23pm.
Emergency response after West Auckland house fire in New Lynn
Emergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.
Judge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattoo
Shontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.
Pair arrested after suspected stolen car flees police, hits other cars
The road drama played out in Auckland's New Lynn last night.
Inside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gap
Five new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.
Man accused of New Lynn killing is named
He was arrested at the same home where paramedics were unable to save Joseph Walsh.