Stories by Mohammad Alafeshat

A total of 516 ram raids occurred in 2022; the number has quadrupled in the space of just two years, new figures show.

A surf life saving club on Auckland's cyclone-ravaged west coast was broken into overnight, with thieves walking away with essential equipment.

Rural residents in North Auckland are facing a monumentous challenge ahead following Cyclone Gabrielle.

The cost of annual produce is set to increase following cyclone Gabrielle, agricultural minister says.

Areas of rural Northland are still struggling with flooding, power outages and slips - days after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the area.

People are searching in stores and online for deals on goods damaged in Auckland's severe flooding.

Auckland's mayor says lessons have been learned following the region's highest ever rainfall over 24 hours, which left four people dead and forced hundreds of people out of their homes.

People in northern New Zealand are being urged to prepare for heavy rain which is set to hit the country for Auckland Anniversary weekend. Audio

The cost of seasonal fruit and vegetables is expected to drop in the coming weeks following a challenging year.

Flight Centre is still offering holiday packages to Machu Picchu despite the political unrest spreading across Peru.

The transport agency says a figure that's been in the headlines recently relates to compensation claims made for damage caused by various things - not just potholes.

A young person holding a "sizeable knife" was one of a group who broke into a butchery in east Auckland early Monday morning.

A record number of women have been competing at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

A 43-year-old man has been remanded in custody over an alleged assault that left a person critically injured.

A man charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found outside an Auckland police station has appeared in court.

With 2022 coming to an end, it's a good time to reflect back on the year of weather.

Police are carrying out significantly fewer roadside breath tests than they used to.

New Zealand supply chains are expected to be less disrupted but far more expensive next year, an expert says.

Summer is here and the hot weather means perfect beach days for Kiwis across the country.

Local dairy representatives say the SmokeFree 2025 Bill could wipe out the industry following an already challenging year.

Swimmers have reported getting skin irritation after swimming at beaches in the Coromandel region.

A child critically injured in a vehicle incident in South Auckland is believed to have been run over by a car backing out of a driveway.

A New Zealander in Peru says violent protests are getting worse as the embassy says it is working with any stranded NZ citizens.

Members of the Chinese community are marching in Auckland this morning to protest against what they say is rising crime.

The mayor of Auckland wants the government to rethink how it handles retail crimes following the violent death of a dairy worker.