Auckland
-
Third of four shots likely to have killed courier
The third of four shots fired by two armed offenders squad members was likely to be the one that struck and killed Auckland courier driver Halatau Naitoko , a forensic expert has told an inquest into his death.
November 25, 2009, 7:23 pm -
Auckland CBD homeless targeted
The Auckland City Council and about a dozen other agencies will join forces in a bid to find a long-term solution to the city's homeless problem.
November 25, 2009, 8:28 pm -
Unidentified tattooed body found in Auckland cemetery
Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body has been found in a South Auckland cemetery.
November 25, 2009, 7:53 pm -
Inquest hears motorway shooting victim died immediately
Halatau Naitoko would have died instantly when accidentally shot by police, a forensic pathologist has told the coroner's inquest into his death.
November 25, 2009, 11:57 am -
Auckland bus services face more disruption
Auckland bus users face further disruption tomorrow as drivers and cleaners meet for another vote on their lengthy pay dispute.
November 25, 2009, 11:54 am -
Singer loses family treasure in theft
Pop singer Tina Cross today spoke of her distress at losing her most precious possession, a whalebone tiki, in a car theft in Auckland last night.
November 25, 2009, 10:59 am -
Trio arrested after drugs raids
A man and two women will appear in court today on drugs charges after armed police stormed two West Auckland houses in dawn raids yesterday.
November 25, 2009, 8:06 am -
Doctor to pay costs after meningitis misdiagnosis
A family whose young son lost a foot and most of his right hand to meningitis after being wrongly diagnosed has won a lengthy legal battle for ACC compensation.
November 25, 2009, 7:25 am -
Carpark fraud may have affected thousands
Tens of thousands of people may have to replace their credit cards after thieves hacked into parking machines at a downtown Auckland carpark.
November 25, 2009, 7:23 am -
Second child struck down in Mangere
An eight-year-old girl has been struck by a car and dragged for several metres in south Auckland today.
November 24, 2009, 7:16 pm -
Manhunt subject "possessed" during motorway shootout
An inquest into the death of a young Auckland courier driver, killed by police crossfire during a motorway shootout, was today told the manhunt subject looked "like a man possessed".
November 24, 2009, 7:09 pm -
Dad of teen cannabis dealer said his son was threatened
A 14-year-old south Auckland cannabis dealer slain with a hammer had told his father beforehand that some boys had threatened to kill him, a High Court jury was told today.
November 24, 2009, 6:35 pm -
Shot actor remanded on bail for sentence hearing
An actor alleged to have engineered his own shooting by police in July was today remanded on further bail until next year for a sentence indication hearing.
November 24, 2009, 4:01 pm -
Policeman who fired fatal shot to give evidence
The policeman who accidentally shot dead a teenage courier driver is expected to give evidence at the coroner's inquest into the teenager's death this week.
November 24, 2009, 2:29 pm -
Hockey player remanded over alleged hit-and-run
A provincial hockey player arrested over an alleged hit-and-run incident in Auckland in which a woman received a serious leg injury was remanded on bail today.
November 24, 2009, 12:23 pm -
Murder accused admits assault charge
A 25-year-old man on trial for the murder of a 14-year-old in south Auckland has pleaded guilty to a second charge -- assault with intent to rob.
November 24, 2009, 11:53 am -
No sign of hit and run driver who killed doctor
Police hunting a hit and run driver who killed a North Shore doctor last month say they are eliminating vehicles from a big list.
November 24, 2009, 11:20 am -
Two men go on trial for 2007 murder
Two 20-year-old men have gone on trial, charged with the 2007 murder of Aucklander Daryl Graydon.
November 23, 2009, 7:24 pm -
Three men in court in over murder of boy
A 14-year-old south Auckland cannabis dealer was killed by a strike on the head with a hammer after failing to make payments on an air-gun, a jury was told today.
November 23, 2009, 7:12 pm -
Robot joins resthome staff
Residents of an Auckland retirement village now have a robot helper, thanks to new research into inexpensive robotic assistants for the elderly.
November 23, 2009, 11:42 am
Latest News
News Poll
- Related News
- Carpark fraud may have affected thousands
Editors' Picks
Opinion
-
Amy Williams
October 23, 2009, 12:49 pmPublic-art players and pantsless plonkersAs the long weekend beckons, it's time to take a light-hearted look at some of this week's quirkier news...
-
Ed's View
November 11, 2009, 11:34 amIs Hone Harawira a racist?The Oxford Dictionary defines racism as "1. Belief in the superiority of a particular race; prejudice based on this. 2. Antagonism towards people of other races."Since his expletive laced email tirade Hone Harawira has been called many...
-
Ellie Evans
November 20, 2009, 5:47 pmThe most shocking of talesSeveral stories this week merit a special mention in my mind-boggling news blog, but this first one will take some beating. Or shocking.A police officer called to a house in an small Arkansas town saw fit to use his Taser on the house's unruly...
Horoscopes
Sponsored links