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Body discovered in water near boat ramp in Drury
Police said the body was found by a member of the public.
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‘Be vigilant’: Topless, ‘pants down’ man in car performs indecent act towards teen
Police are seeking sightings of the offender's vehicle.
‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to fold
Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.
Property For Industry pushes profit up 36%
Optimistic outlook released for final half of the 2025 year, 'signs of recovery emerging'.
Property Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase
'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.
Look inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple
'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.
‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootings
Pacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside.
Auckland man arrested after vehicle loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Watch: 'Mr Drifter' - Driver loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Girl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger
'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.
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.
New port in Manukau Harbour ‘technically’ possible but many red flags
Big question now is will Government take the report and the whole idea further?
One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / NZ Herald
One dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
Emergency services were called to the scene this evening.
Police monitor South Auckland funeral procession, warn against illegal behaviour
Attendees are travelling across the Counties Manukau district.
Labour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her through
Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.
Mongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trial
She was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
Officials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.
Police confirm multiple complaints after Pak’nSave security guard accused of extortion attempt
Police are now looking into a 'series of incidents' after the alleged standover.
Local board backs mural to honour Fa’anānā Efeso Collins
The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'
Hunua Ranges scrub fire which threatened native bush brought under control
People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police
The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.
Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million
After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.
Police investigating alleged extortion attempt by security guard on Auckland supermarket shopper
Consumer group says alleged standover extremely distressing for shopper.
'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi events
This year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.
Woman jailed for 156km/h crash that killed sister after Mother’s Day ‘bottomless brunch’
The driver had been pulled over once on the way home but was allowed to carry on.
School lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'
David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.