Crime
'Escalation of violence': Police to carry guns after shooting spree
Suburban spate of shootings prompts arming of South Auckland police.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Death of baby in Ōtara now a homicide, man charged with assault
The death of a baby in Otara last week is now being treated as a homicide.
Otara baby death: Police probe after tot's unexplained death
Police are speaking to a man after a baby died in an Otara house this morning.
Election 2020: South Auckland crowds mob Jacinda Ardern
Ardern visited South Auckland and was unsurprisingly mobbed by fans.
Jacinda Ardern speaks to media after announcing $60m broadband promise
The Labour leader has visited markets in Māngere and Otara.
What we know about NZ's current Covid-19 cases
Here's what is known about the community cases.
TV but no online learning for 70,000 students
About 70,000 students still don't have computers for online learning.
Nightmare tenants left 'urine saturated' carpet
Soaked carpet so badly damaged it needed replacing.
Tornado baby: Ōtara mum feared for her life during 'crazy' ordeal
'Our ambulance literally lifted and slammed back down.'
Tornado baby: Happy outcome after ambulance struck by flying shed
Giving birth ain't easy - especially when a tornado sends a flying shed at your ambulance.
'I told you not to come around here' - Best friend sentenced for shooting Killer Beez boss
Mystery still surrounds why gang member gunned down Josh Masters in broad daylight.
Spilt milk: Arrest after stolen milk truck pursuit
Early morning pursuit ended after truck tyres were spiked by police causing it to crash.
How thieves helped themselves to nearly 100 rental cars in days-long heist
Top cop: Large number arrested and more likely.
Calls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdown
Experts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
Jucy car heist: Arrests continue to soar as 78 vehicles recovered
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage as part of their ongoing enquiries.
Car crash traps South Auckland driver under power pole
Fire teams were called to free driver who hit pole and knocked out power to local area.
Jucy heist: Arrests climb to 22; 73 of the stolen 112 vehicles recovered
As of this morning police had recovered 73 of the vehicles that were missing.
Jucy heist: Stolen cars valued at up to $3m-plus; some arrested have gang links
Police are 'determined' to recover the outstanding vehicles.
'Once were brothers': The rise and fall of Josh Masters and the Killer Beez
Killer Beez leader Josh Masters and his alleged shooter were once close friends.
Third South Auckland coronavirus testing site opens
It will address the immediate need identified in the community, a healthcare CEO says.
Coronavirus: Virus could 'rip through' South Auckland, GP warns
A Papakura clinic on the frontline against Covid-19 has had its protective gear stolen.
Appeal allowed: Convicted killer has jail term reduced
Ueta Vea, armed with a machete, had ambushed Laulimu Liuasi in his home.
Arrest made in Ōtara homicide enquiry
"Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, he died at the scene."
Dogs attack schoolboy: 'Owners need to be held accountable'
The dogs that ripped off "chunks of flesh" from boy's limbs could still be on the loose.
'Chunks of flesh' ripped from child in Ōtara dog attack at school entrance
Auckland Council staff have been unable to locate the dog yet.
Three men shot - police seek information about an SUV fleeing the scene
Two people are also dead after separate incidents in South Auckland.
Murder inquiry: Man shot dead, another injured in Auckland
The death is the latest in a spate of shootings in the region.
Killer appeals sentence for machete murder of Auckland church bell-ringer
An Auckland man who killed a 62-year-old with a machete has appealed his sentence.
Overcrowded schools: 508 short of classrooms
National says figures show Labour has failed to keep up with demand for classrooms.
How Bizarre: Why Kiwi chart-topper's widow gave up music riches
Pauly Fuemana's widow opens up on the chart-topper, 10 years on from his death.