Man drowns at central Auckland beach

Woman and company again convicted for non-compliant dog daycare

The owners of an Auckland dog daycare, previously convicted for failing to comply with consents, have been convicted and fined again.

Fireworks blamed as blaze rips through paddock north of Auckland

"I actually heard somebody letting off firecrackers, I didn't really understand it because it's daytime," a person who lived on the property said.

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.