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Weapons, explosive device and ketamine found at Takapuna address

After police located what appeared to be a "small improvised explosive device, nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution.

Two-hour motorbike chase ends with rider stuck in wet grass

Police said the man rode through South Auckland for nearly two hours.

Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged

Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.

Auckland executive admits hiring underage girl for 'sexual services'

The man, whose name is suppressed, appeared in the Auckland District Court on Thursday afternoon.