Auckland mayor says his city deal ‘quite underwhelming’
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has described his city deal as “underwhelming” just three weeks after publicly signing off…
Auckland man avoids conviction for allowing teen sex work at his Kohimarama home
The judge voiced suspicion that the defendant might have underplayed, to a degree, his involvement in the scheme.…
Fears of ‘backlash and mockery’ played into new Auckland rail line names
Transport officials weighed up the Government’s stance on te reo when deciding against Māori language names for Auckland’s…
Man jailed after police uncover more than 64,000 child abuse files
An Auckland man has been jailed after police found more than 64,000 photos and videos in his possession…
Charges after police uncover cache of illegal guns destined for gangs
A man has been charged after police uncovered and seized a cache of illegal firearms allegedly destined for…
Former Shortland Street actor admits possessing graphic child abuse material
He was acquitted of each count after a Hamilton District Court jury trial. The actor pleaded guilty to…
Firefighters put out large boat factory blaze in west Auckland
Around 40 firefighters from 14 crews have put out a large blaze at a boat building facility in…
Concerns legal loophole allowing underground boarding houses
There are concerns a legal loophole is allowing landlords to continue running underground boarding houses. By Amy Williams…
Woman tries to sneak haul past police investigating shoplifter
Police arresting an accused shoplifter in East Auckland got more than they bargained for – as a second…
Illegal dumping: Auckland Council receives more than 24,000 reports
Auckland Council says it’s received more than 24,000 reports of illegal dumping in the last financial year –…
Person critically injured in alleged west Auckland assault
One person has been critically injured and another arrested after an alleged assault in west Auckland yesterday. Emergency…
Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island
Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes,…