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'Tragic': Woman found dead in West Auckland was 'kind, funny and passionate'
Wolvnie Ding's body was found Thursday in Swanson after she went missing for six days.
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MP opposes 2000-home fast-track project in his electorate over flood fears
Chris Penk has spoken out in his capacity as a local MP, saying he would be remiss not to.
Police appeal for sightings of missing 20-year-old Auckland woman
Her family have concerns for her wellbeing after no contact since Friday.
'Horrific, violent': West Auckland bar targeted by machete-wielding robber, manager assaulted
The man remains on the run; staff and a customer were left shaken by the raid.
Supermarket terrorist must have been 'provoked' into mass stabbing, relative says
She said it was unlike Ahamed Samsudeen, who had a 'soft spot' for women and the elderly.
'Unacceptable act of violence': Man charged over alleged bus driver assault
Police found the injured driver on a stationary bus in Te Atatū.
Warning for commuters this weekend: Massive crowds to cause surge in public transport demand
Three major events are expected to draw more than 85,000 fans across Auckland on Saturday.
'Terrifying': Missing boy with autism rescued from West Auckland mangroves
Police said the missing boy was found 'wet and muddy' at the water's edge.
'Violent extremism': How did supermarket terrorist become radicalised in NZ?
Ahamed Samsudeen was released from prison seven weeks before the New Lynn attack.
'Frightening': Playground equipment piece falls near 10-month-old child
Council investigates after a falling metal cone from a play structure almost hit the tot.
Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan pride to Disney’s Moana world premiere
Disney's live-action Moana is out in cinemas this week.
Man arrested after petrol station stabbing leaves another in critical condition
Police were called to the forecourt of an Avondale petrol station at around 9.30pm.
Police hunt suspect after stolen car rams West Auckland store
Police were called to the Glen Eden shop just after 7am on West Coast Rd.
'The scale of five City Rail Links': Push for $30b data centre expansion
Govt agency says data centres will bring jobs and growth. A sceptic says it's 'nuts'.
What is the future of Auckland's Avondale Racecourse?
Locals fear losing sports fields and markets if the land is sold for housing.
Missing 10-year-old Taia Witarata found after police appeal in West Auckland
Taia, 10, was last seen about 1.30pm near Henderson Park on Wilsher Cres.
'I ran really fast': Man charged after women report being followed on Akl tracks
Inspector Nick Salter urged the public to tell police about any unsafe or odd behaviour.
Police seize ‘truckload of cannabis’ from vacant rentals in week-long operation
Officers seized 1532 cannabis plants from 17 properties, weighing a total of 1.367 tonnes.
'It brings me joy': Why I'm narrating NZ's first Samoan Bible for the blind
Vaimoana Mase's labour of love will take several more years.
'Lucky no one was hurt': Driver allegedly rammed police car before fleeing across Auckland
Police said the Mazda Axela allegedly reversed into a patrol car before taking off.
‘Frightening’: Council ‘relieved’ tenants safe after large tree falls on Auckland home
The uprooted tree toppled onto a neighbouring house with four people inside.
Tenants inside home when tree falls on house from council reserve
Power around the tree is being isolated.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Ex-mayor fears for Waitākere intensification under new law
The Govt says the ranges will be protected but locals want assurances against city sprawl.
Man accused of carrying fake gun through Auckland street
Police were called to Avondale about 2pm after reports of a firearm sighting.
Serious crash in same Glen Eden spot that claimed life of motorist just months ago
A person has been critically injured in the crash next to Waikumete Cemetery.
West Auckland gallery admits sale of McCahon and Castle art lacked 'transparency'
"We acknowledge the sale ... has caused genuine hurt," says Te Uru's director.
Man, 70, back in court over assault charge laid more than 20 years ago
Police recently caught up with John Thornton after he missed his 2006 court date.
Netball boss calls for respect after rise in bad sideline behaviour, verbal abuse on and off court
Netball Waitākere said it has seen a "concerning trend" of increased bad behaviour.
One seriously injured after West Auckland slug gun incident
Police were called to Moire Rd in West Harbour about 10.50am.
'Significant risk of a lethal shot': Judge jails twins over daylight shotgun robbery
The blast went through a car window as victims were trying to flee.