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Sadistic, depraved, cruel: Ronald Van Der Plaat's litany of 'bizarre' sexual abuse
We look back at the bizarre sex offending of West Auckland criminal Ronald Van Der Plaat.
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'We thought she was going to die': Witness describes horrific crash in West Auckland
"We thought she was going to die, but once they got her out she was still alive."
Police chase: Two teens in hospital after horrific crash
The 15-year-old driver has been taken into custody.
Audrey Young: 'Herculean task' faces Christian party
In theory it sounds fine - practice is another thing, Audrey Young writes
Woman injured after being punched by 'low-life cowardly man'
West Auckland woman calls for witnesses to her attack to come forward.
Man pleads guilty to spiking McDonald's sundaes
The man was not an employee of McDonald's, police confirmed.
Unrest in the West: Battle lines drawn in liquor sales war
A new battle is brewing over access to alcohol in Auckland.
'Happy children': Stolen turtles back at Te Atatū daycare
'Our children are excited at their return and greeted them with a squeal of delight.'
The big housing squeeze: Teachers forced to bunk with boss
Overseas teachers recruited to fill gaps are struggling to find homes in Auckland.
He fell to his death from a party boat. Today, his family start hearing why.
Trial of Red Boats after man fell from Auckland Harbour party boat to start today.
Car fire on Auckland motorway temporarily blocks lanes
NZTA is asking motorists to drive past with care.
Crash into parked car: Bus company admits fault
"I looked up and all I could see is this bus reversing into my car." - Brian Dooley
Auckland man jailed for huge weapons arsenal
The man was also found to have a cash haul close to $3 million.
Youths arrested after fleeing police and crashing into house
The vehicle located by police and had crashed into a house on Annette Avenue.
Police nab trio after Te Atatu RSA break-in
Witnesses watch as Police chase three youths who broke into Te Atatu RSA
'Survivable speeds' planned for Te Atatū South
Speed-calming measures are set to be installed in residential Te Atatū South streets.
Mass board walkout: Commissioner appointed to West Auckland school
A commissioner has been appointed to Matipo Primary School, in West Auckland.
Board of Trustees at West Auckland school walks out
Entire board resigns from a primary school in West Auckland.
Emergency services contain Te Atatu property fire
Te Atatu Motors was well involved in flames earlier this evening.
New centre aims to prevent family violence
Service offers perpetrators a place to cool down and get help to change their behaviours.
Retirement Commissioner steps in on Down Syndrome KiwiSaver case
Tim Fairhall denied $8000 in Kiwisaver. But he's unlikely to live until retirement age.
Pedestrian who died in Te Atatu Rd crash named
She was struck by a car at the intersection of Te Atatu Road and Elcoat Avenue.
Death of mate doesn't deter GP cyclist
Dr Richard Davies is pleased to her Aucklanders' attitudes are changing towards cyclists.
Death on a party boat: Charter firm charged
The man who died was a father, it can be revealed for the first time.
Arrest over McDonald's sundaes spiked with prescription drugs
A man, 22, has been charged with attempting to stupefy. He does not work at McDonald's.
School grappling historic misconduct issues making big changes
Matipo Primary School has spent months restructuring its school systems and culture.
'Serious misconduct': Police called in at Auckland school
Board of Trustees acknowledged what it called "a series of historical concerns".
Man wields tyre iron at driver, police seek witness
Police are seeking a driver who may have witnessed a road rage incident in Te Atatu.
Crash blocking Te Atatu motorway off-ramp
Four cars have crashed, blocking the Te Atatu motorway off ramp