Police divers have resumed a search of Lake Pupuke on Auckland’s North Shore this morning for a 16-year-old boy missing after diving off a cliff. He disappeared after jumping off a cliff in the Smales Quarry area of the lake with a number of other teenagers at about 2.40pm yesterday.  The teen was a student [...]

The Kestrel left Tauranga this morning under tow behind the tug “Manukau”.  She is north of Tauranga Harbour at present making about 5½ knots heading for Cape Colville.  Dave Skyrme says she does not appear to be taking any water and is towing well with an easterly swell and no wind.  The tow is expected [...]

On 26th and 27th November 2010 Police on the North Shore conducted a weekend drink drive blitz which is part of their continuing efforts to reduce road trauma caused by drunk and drug-impaired drivers. Senior Sergeant Brett BATTY of the North Shore Police said that as a result of Operation Lockdown 8, involving staff from [...]

North Shore police say a combination of early intervention and strong community support prevented any public disorder. Acting commander inspector Steve Kehoe says several hundred youths were in the area in expectation of a beach party but police engaged with them early and they left the area peacefully. “Police are satisfied with the outcome. There [...]

The Serious Fraud Office has announced that two North Shore City Council workers have been charged in a $840,000 corruption case. Hemant Kumar Maharaj, 57, and Suresh Din, 56, both of Auckland, have had more than 300 charges laid against them, with the SFO saying they used 151 invoices in a dishonest scheme to obtain [...]

North Shore police are refusing to discuss the party or how they expect to deal with it because of fears that publicity is fuelling the teens, many of whom have made threatening comments on Facebook. However, police will discuss it at a meeting at Albany Senior High today.

People living near the proposed four lane extension to SH One north of Auckland are fearful it will devastate their area and livelihoods if it goes ahead. The Transport Agency announced yesterday – the suggested route for the 18 km Puhoi – Warkworth route on Wednesday. The highway will cross 55 properties in the presonintly [...]

Browns Bay Police are seeking the whereabouts of a man who is reported missing from his home in the North Shore suburb of Forrest Hill. Police say Eric Jason SHEDLOCK, referred to as Jason, aged 41 years has not been sighted since 9 October 2010 and there are increasing concerns for his welfare and safety. [...]

North Shore police are investigating the armed robbery of An Armourguard security patrol. Shortly after 5pm tonight police were told that a security patrol had been robbed outside the ASB bank Smales Farm Takapuna. A male had presented a fiream and made off with an undisclosed sum of money. The male was picked up by [...]

17 Nov 2010 | Auckland Regional Office The NZ Transport Agency has announced details of its indicative route for a new four-lane highway between Puhoi and Warkworth, and has begun consulting the community for feedback on the proposed route. The proposed highway is part of the Puhoi to Wellsford road of national significance which will [...]