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![Two police chases; five in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two police chases; five in hospital
Two separate police pursuits ended in crashes on Thursday evening
![Arrests, public urination at George in the Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Arrests, public urination at George in the Park
A Music in the Parks event in Pt Chevalier turned into drunken chaos over the weekend.
![Man seriously injured in Waiheke crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man seriously injured in Waiheke crash
The injured man was flown by rescue helicopter to Auckland City Hospital after the crash.
![Kiwi musician shaving hair off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi musician shaving hair off
An award winning Kiwi musician will be shaving his hair off for charity tomorrow.
![Graffiti artist behind Dog revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Graffiti artist behind Dog revealed
Paul Walsh wants to thank people for the positive response to his Murray Ball tribute.
![Is your home in a most at-risk suburb?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Is your home in a most at-risk suburb?
Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.
![Luxury hotel planned for waterfront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Luxury hotel planned for waterfront
A world-class luxury hotel will soon sit on the last remaining waterfront site in downtown Auckland.
![Kids pulled from asbestos-infected Auckland school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kids pulled from asbestos-infected Auckland school
Parents of pupils who attend an Auckland school contaminated with asbestos are pulling their kids out of the school.
![Safe 'appalled at needless killing of dog'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Safe 'appalled at needless killing of dog'
Police were ordered to shoot runaway security dog Grizz by airport staff.
![Flooded and frustrated with council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flooded and frustrated with council
An Auckland family's home has flooded up to 12 times in seven years despite it being a no flood risk area according to council plans.
![Goff planning major council shake-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Goff planning major council shake-up
Auckland Mayor planning shake-up of council functions, including water and stormwater, which have been in the spotlight following last week's downpours.
![Gabby's gift: Scholarship fund passes $31K](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Gabby's gift: Scholarship fund passes $31K
A young Auckland woman's tragic death saved six lives on her 20th birthday.
![Kaye steps up attacks on Ardern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kaye steps up attacks on Ardern
National has stepped up its attacks on Labour's biggest weapon, Jacinda Ardern.
![Quarry attack accused was RSA president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quarry attack accused was RSA president
The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.
![Auckland expected to deliver most jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland expected to deliver most jobs
Auckland is expected to deliver the most jobs in New Zealand over the coming years.
![Storms: Three months to lodge EQC claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Storms: Three months to lodge EQC claim
The EQC said people affected by last week's storms have three months to lodge a claim.
![Horror quarry bashing: Not guilty plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Horror quarry bashing: Not guilty plea
The victim was "extremely relieved" to hear the news of the man's arrest.
![Traffic woes after flooding chaos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Traffic woes after flooding chaos
If you're driving through West Auckland, you may face big traffic queues.
![Dead man found in Grey Lynn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dead man found in Grey Lynn
The body of a man has been found in central Auckland this morning.
![Severe thunderstorm watch issued](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.
![Auckland Arts Fest show cancelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland Arts Fest show cancelled
Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.
!['Mini tornado' causes shop sign to fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Mini tornado' causes shop sign to fall
Staff at an Auckland homeware store arrived to smashed glass, strewn pink batts and an enormous shop front sign smashed into the road this morning.
![Faulty alarm sees IMAX theatre evacuated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Faulty alarm sees IMAX theatre evacuated
Alarm may have been activated following wild weather.
![Car crashes in Auckland's Cornwall Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Car crashes in Auckland's Cornwall Park
A car has gone over a bank in Auckland's Cornwall Park, coming to rest against a tree.
![Water no match for determined Jeanene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Water no match for determined Jeanene
Brave KFC worker Jeanene Dickman was determined not to let anyone down at work, despite flooding
![New waterfront stadium on cards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New waterfront stadium on cards
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says a harbourside facility is a likely better choice than rebuilding Eden Park.