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'I have f***ed up': Man texts partner after prison attack and shotgun chase
Police said an argument outside a restaurant led to a car shooting and high-speed chase.
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Brother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug charge
John Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.
'Over the moon': Mother and son to reunite after 11-year residency struggle
Ali told the Herald it has been difficult living apart from her only child.
Property flippers chased for alleged $22m in debt quietly joined new real estate firm
The taxman wants to shut Hills Real Estate down, so staff went to work for a new company.
After failing to rob a toy-store, a trio of masked men led police on 180km/h chase
The high-speed chase ended when the tyres of the men's getaway car were spiked.
Police swarm central Akl suburb after social tip-off of planned student melee
The response follows mass teenage brawls in Manukau last year.
Safety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees plan
Leaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.
Statutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primary
The manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.
Dirt bike rider busted with meth and cash after stalling in suburban driveway - police
The man also faces dangerous driving charge, and has had his dirt bike confiscated.
Vape city: ‘Store‑within‑a‑store’ outlets inside dairies rising in poorer Auckland suburbs
Store‑within‑a‑store vape outlets have arisen to circumvent a 2020 law, a new study finds.
Southern Motorway to shut for 14 hours as bridge demolished for upgrade
The bridge rebuild is part of a wider SH1 upgrade due to finish in 2030.
High-speed Harley late-night dash ends in double arrest, seized drugs at garage hideout
The rider failed to stop for police, took off at high speed and ran a red light.
Where did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cash
Liquidators following the money trail in the hope of recovering millions in unpaid tax.
Rarotonga International Airport starts screening passengers in fight against dengue
An elderly member of the public is the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands.
'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal
Locals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.
Statutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's board
Education officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns.
Auckland bus driver killed his passenger – why he was spared prison
After knocking the older man unconscious, Mikaele Ah Fook continued on his bus route.
'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motel
Auckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.
Hammer threat at Manurewa dairy: Three teens charged after early morning raid
The Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.
Dengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidays
In the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.
Public brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zone
Two schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.
'Horrifying behaviour': Group of 40 dirt bikers endanger kids and motorists in Auckland
'If something goes wrong, someone is going to be maimed or dead.'
Top Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principal
New principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.
Southern Motorway closed overnight following serious crash
Police have closed the Southern Motorway from East Tamaki Rd overnight following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. Video / NZ Herald
Property flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt
A 2024 Herald probe found Hills-linked traders flipped 71 homes for millions in profit.
'Urgent': Ministry intervenes at Akl school after ERO flags poor attendance, NCEA pass rates
Fewer than a third of students passed NCEA level 1 or gained university entry.
‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals
The two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.
Loaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pair
The Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.
Traffic chaos: Auckland SH20 Lambie Drive offramp reopens after rubbish fire
NZTA warns motorists should continue to expect traffic delays as congestion eases.
Third member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppies
The odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.