Crime
Killer Beez murderer's reform efforts set back after punching out prison officer
He had been aiming for 'low risk' status but 'lost control' while arguing with a guard.
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Electoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxes
Complaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.
Auckland teen accused of street fight murder loses name suppression
He was accused in August of wounding another man. Police have now added a murder charge.
Auckland land values: Which suburbs are most popular and why?
Convenience trumps coastal views: people want to live near shops and jobs.
Youth charged with murder after South Auckland street brawl
Two men were found with critical injuries when police arrived at the scene of the fight.
Police name teen killed in South Auckland street fight
A 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding in connection with the incident.
Police arrest man after deadly Ōtara street fight
A 19-year-old is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday.
Man dies, another injured in Auckland street fight as police launch homicide probe
Police were called to Wymondley Road in Ōtara just before midnight.
Ōtara street fight turns deadly, police launch homicide investigation
A man has died overnight following a street fight in Ōtara, with police launching a homicide investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Police investigate homicide in Otahuhu
A person has suffered critical injuries following an assault at an accommodation block on Beatty Ave in Otahuhu. Video / NZ Herald
Tenant in fight with Kāinga Ora over dogs evicted after repeated abuse
He was repeatedly aggressive towards staff, yelling and telling them to 'f*** off'.
Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations
The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.
'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner
Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.
Home detention for serial thief who tasered cop, stole car as owner clung to bonnet
He later repeatedly rammed a police vehicle with the car he had stolen.
Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.
Group of youths tracked by police chopper after South Auckland ram-raid
The youths were caught after allegedly fleeing in two vehicles.
Crash closes busy Ōtara road at rush hour, motorcyclist critcally injured
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene near Wymondley Rd.
Watch: Gang associates in custody after stolen sports cars race through children’s crossing
Two men got into a woman's vehicle and allegedly tried to make her drive away.
Locals 'gutted' after popular playground dismantled: 'It feels like the drinkers have won'
'It’s our kids that have lost out to a bunch of people drinking'.
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
He spotted the man walking and swerved onto the footpath and hit him.
Thieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashed
The preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
Men face charges after ‘violent scuffle’ outside South Auckland takeaways
One man will appear in Manukau District Court in February.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'
Watercare’s new map shows Auckland connection constraints
Some people without existing consent won’t get a wastewater connection for years.
'No remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boy
Tere Moekore was four times over the limit when she hit Kaea Matau - and kept on driving.
Teenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incident
Investigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.