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![Death-crash driver sobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Death-crash driver sobs
A driver ran from his car sobbing and yelling: "I checked the road, I checked and it was clear," witnesses say.
![Crossbows, cash, Harley seized in gang busts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Crossbows, cash, Harley seized in gang busts
Crossbows, $20,000 cash, methamphetamine and a Harley Davidson motorcycle were among goods seized during a series of police raids on Hells Angels gang houses in Auckland and Napier this morning.
![Second serious Dominion Rd crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Second serious Dominion Rd crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a second crash on Dominion Rd in the central Auckland suburb of Mt Eden today, just hours after a five-car pile-up on the same stretch of road.
![Driver arrested after multi-vehicle crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Driver arrested after multi-vehicle crash
A man faces a charge of driving while incapable after crashing into several parked vehicles near a busy Auckland intersection today.
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Seven arrested after drug raids
Seven people have been arrested after drug raids on nine properties including the Hells Angels Auckland HQ today. Police said the raids came on the back of an 'intensive' two month investigation into a Hawkes Bay methamphetamine ring.
![<i>La Cigale</i>, Parnell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>La Cigale</i>, Parnell
A few weeks ago, in a review of Le Garde-Manger in upper Queen St, I implied that good French food was hard to find in Auckland except in eateries founded by Alex Roux (Bouchon, Torchon, Pastis) or his alumni.
![Prison guards charged with smuggling contraband into jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Prison guards charged with smuggling contraband into jail
Two Auckland prison guards have today been charged with smuggling contraband - including a controlled drug - into jail for inmates. One of the men also faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
![Crowd protests at free trade talks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Crowd protests at free trade talks
A noisy crowd gathered in Auckland this morning to voice opposition to a proposed trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
![SPY: TVNZ stars entertain at company party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
SPY: TVNZ stars entertain at company party
TVNZ hosted a Christmas party for the news and current affairs team on Saturday night with a very special musical act.
![Bon Jovi Concert at Vector Arena](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Bon Jovi Concert at Vector Arena
Photos from Bon Jovi's Auckland concert at Vector Arena, Sunday December 5th.
![Concert Review: Bon Jovi <i>Vector Arena</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Concert Review: Bon Jovi <i>Vector Arena</i>
Let's face it, if you're not singing along to Livin' On a Prayer when it's playing at a party you're letting the side down - go home.
![<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rural broadband bid prompts an unlikely alliance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rural broadband bid prompts an unlikely alliance
Telco rivals say they have the technology to deliver the Government's goals.
![The drinks are on you ... literally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
The drinks are on you ... literally
It's Christmas party time and Veronica Merkel enjoys the occasional long-lunch on Auckland's Princes Wharf.