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Elaman launches flagship project Olympus as it sets out to reshape Auckland's housing landscape

Auckland City — A new residential development, Olympus, is set to bring a fresh perspective and energy with design-led, affordable apartment living in Auckland’s central suburbs.

By Raise Communications
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Business 10:02PM

Kiwi Web Design Ranked as an Affordable Web Design Agency in Auckland

Auckland City — Auckland, New Zealand – 08/09/2025 – Kiwi Web Design, an AI-first digital agency based in Grey Lynn, has been recognized as one of Auckland’s leading providers of affordable web design services for small businesses and tradies.

By Kiwi Web Design
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Police 10:33AM

Update: Charge laid after baby's body found in park

Auckland City — A woman has been charged following the discovery of a deceased newborn baby in Albert Park yesterday morning.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:49AM

Police recover bags of stolen treats from east Auckland supermarket

Auckland City — A group of offenders were left with a sour taste in the mouth, after their failed attempt at stealing backpacks stuffed with chocolate.

By New Zealand Police
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Environment 1:36AM

Pioneering research on the durability of low embodied carbon sustainable elements and systems

Auckland — At the University of Auckland's Newmarket research laboratories, novel investigations are being undertaken to advance core durability knowledge in relation to the development and applications of low embodied carbon laminated timber systems for civil infrastructure and structural applications.

Chief engineer Dr. Sulo Shanmuganathan (left) with Dr. Gary Raftery (right)

Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Professor Seosamh Costello (left), Chief Engineer Dr. Sulo Shanmuganathan (centre) and Dr. Gary Raftery (right)

$Novel fracture testing at UoA$

Full scale vehicle timber bridge in Japan

By Dr. Gary Raftery
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Crime 10:32AM

Man arrested after shots fired on Karangahape Road

Auckland City — A 21-year-old man is facing serious injury and firearms-related charges after an incident in central Auckland early today.

By New Zealand Police
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Business 3:36AM

Budget priorities supported by business

Auckland City — Continued R&D support and substantial infrastructure investment will figure in the 2025 Budget.

By Business NZ
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Fire 12:44PM

Investigation launched into fire

Auckland City — Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fire at McDonalds in Pakuranga.

By New Zealand Police
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Community 8:36AM

Police acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards winner

Auckland City — The winner of the 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jordyn Joy Pillay, from Ormiston Senior College, Auckland.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:12AM

False plates, real discovery

Auckland City — A firearm and ammunition have been seized after a vehicle was detected travelling through Manurewa with false plates.

By New Zealand Police
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Council 11:58PM

Waitākere Ranges co-governance: better councillors needed to protect democracy

Auckland City — Auckland Council’s plan to set up a co-governed committee to manage the Waitākere Ranges shows why Kiwis need councillors who believe in democracy, says ACT Leader David Seymour.

By ACT New Zealand
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Crime 11:56PM

Missing mother Leonie Emery subject of a Cold Case episode

Auckland City — Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Hunkin: Police investigating the disappearance of missing mother Leonie Emery in 2018 are encouraging people to watch Monday night’s Cold Case episode on TV One.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:18AM

St Johns homicide: Name release

Auckland City — Police can now formally release the name of the man tragically killed in St Johns on the night of 19 April.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 12:40PM

Homicide: Saint Johns, Auckland

Auckland City — Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 2:23AM

Police arrest senior Comanchero leader

Auckland City — The last of the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang leadership group not facing charges, is now facing court over two major investigations into drug importations.

By New Zealand Police
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Crime 12:03AM

Police target illegal 3D printing operation

Auckland — Police are sending a strong message to criminal groups, shutting down an Auckland syndicate attempting to illegally manufacture 3D printed firearms.

By New Zealand Police
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Police 1:45PM

Police acknowledge IPCA findings into Auckland City incident

Auckland City — Police acknowledge the IPCA’s findings into the events surrounding an arrest and use of force in Auckland City.

By New Zealand Police
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Deaths 7:44AM

Fatal crash in Browns Bay

Auckland City — Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Browns Bay last night.

By New Zealand Police
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Council 9:01AM

Auckland Council Refuse to Defend Precautionary Policies in The Unitary Plan

Auckland City — Auckland Council says it will not defend precaution and protections in the Unitary Plan despite these being removed by The Gene Technology Bill and increasing risk from GMOs to the public.

By GE Free NZ
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Crime 1:50AM

Charge laid as investigation into concerning email continues

Auckland City — One person has been charged as an investigation continues into a threatening email directed at two Auckland schools.

By New Zealand Police
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Police 9:09AM

Gangs Act: First dispersal notice issued following Auckland firearms incident

Auckland City — Police have issued the first dispersal notice, three months after new laws bolstered enforcement of offending involving gang members.

By New Zealand Police
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Police 4:20AM

Police make arrests following protest during Auckland Pride event

Auckland City — Police have made four arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into a protest during the Auckland Pride Festival.