The fires happened at properties around 2km apart from each other.
Crime and Justice
11:50am
In Auckland's Māngere, the Meredith family were among the first to benefit, moving into a brand-new four-bedroom home designed for multigenerational living.
Politics
Saturday 7:20pm
2:43
Auckland Council said the staff member would not be working at the park while the matter was investigated and would "focus on other park-related work".
Saturday 10:01am
Police are investigating two unrelated incidents in Gulf Harbour and Glen Innes, with one person in a critical condition and two others seriously hurt.
Saturday 8:28am
The eight women in their mid-20s don't share food or shop together, which means jockeying for space in the fridges and pantry shelves.
Life
Saturday 6:00am
Eleven people were arrested across Auckland and Waikato, including three US nationals.
Fri, Sep 19
The Black Ferns may be chasing World Cup glory in Bristol, but back at Ponsonby Rugby Club, the next wave is already lacing up their boots.
Sport
3:57
Manurewa residents faced the licensing committee this week, speaking on the the effect it would have on school children and the neighbourhood.
New Zealand
Hakyung Lee is accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases.
Thu, Sep 18
Tuipulotu Vi, 59, was found in a vehicle with gunshot wounds last August.
The arrests bring the total number of those charged over the incident to three. Police did not rule out further arrests.
Spring can bring a whole load of unwelcome symptoms, but new research has found that El Niño, a climate phenomenon, could be making Aucklanders' allergies worse.
Health
Property sales numbers dropped 5% in August compared to the same time last year - but housing market data firm Cotality said it was likely the fall was a "blip" rather than the start of another downturn in sales.
This year's festival will take place on Thursday, February 5 at Western Springs.
Entertainment
The crash occurred on Main Highway in Ellerslie ahead of rush hour.
Wed, Sep 17
The devices used to store and access child sexual exploitation material will be destroyed by order of the judge, an Internal Affairs spokesperson said.
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, Snoop Dogg will no longer be performing in Auckland this weekend," one of the promoters, 4ward Entertainment, said.
Police said the incident in Hobsonville involved an altercation between two groups. One person was hospitalised with moderate injuries unrelated to the gunshot.
Police said the bus had "rolled" into the business address, which was closed at the time.
Police said they were called to a supermarket in Hobsonville around 4.40pm following reports of an incident unfolding.
Tue, Sep 16
Police said a fight broke out during a match at Sunnynook Park, resulting in one player being punched in the face and then kicked.
The 2026 ASB Polyfest will be held in two locations, over two weeks.
Customs investigators uncovered the opioid-laced pills, a traditional Indian herbal medicine, with a 66-year-old man charged over alleged smuggling operation from India.
The American metal pioneers are returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2020.
Learner drivers in Auckland's remote north-west will be able to continue with their free lessons after a local charity was gifted a replacement for their ageing car.
