Auckland Region

Police believe similar approaches have taken place in West Auckland over the past several months.

Police tracked the pair across Auckland and charged them with aggravated assault, unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle, and failing to stop.

Seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 18, were arrested; six have been been referred to Youth Aid.

The 2016 plan allowed for intensification, which is helping keep housing and rental costs lower than they would otherwise be, an economist says.

Health officials are urging families to get vaccinated against the highly infectious disease, as two new cases emerge in Waikato.

Auckland police are investigating claims a man was assaulted outside the Destiny Church in Wiri.

Hundreds of illegal street racers caused mayhem across Auckland overnight, driving dangerously and fleeing from police.

Holiday traffic and road works are causing congestion in west Auckland, with several bus routes affected, Auckland Transport says.

A report of drinks being thrown off a balcony escalated into a large brawl, with multiple injuries.

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Jon Low, known better by his customers and fans as Patchy, wants to build his coffee concept into "an empire to compete with Starbucks".

A body has been removed from a sushi shop on Auckland's North Shore after a violent attack on Thursday night.

Two salmon products are being recalled over fears they could be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can be especially dangerous to vulnerable groups and during pregnancy.

Randwick Park resident Kahu Junior Stephens, 47, appeared for sentencing in Auckland District Court this week after almost a year of delays.

Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to government's draft transport policy statement.

Workers gathered on the streets outside Auckland Town Hall to oppose the ports being leased out by the council.

A long-running dispute has come to a head after a request for council funding was rebuffed.

Officers have also raided a property linked to the owners of a vehicle seen at the scene at the time the crossing was painted over.

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