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My Auckland: Sandringham

Arna Martin tells Catherine Smith what she loves about living in her neighbourhood.

Weekend Project: Fast and furious

One for the dads out there - Justin Newcombe constructs the billy cart of his childhood dreams.

Childs' play tonight at park

Auckland street reopened following bomb scare

'Substance' shuts Auckland street

Police have blocked off an inner-city Auckland street after a suspicious substance was found in the carpark of a building that houses the US Consular General and other diplomatic offices.

Westin Qualmark rating pulled

One of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.

Christmas lights: Send us your photos

Up to 95 homes in Auckland's Franklin Rd now have their Xmas lights on at night, says the founder of the annual spectacle.

Auckland pokie revenue up 5pc, says SkyCity

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>Ask Phoebe</i>: Lollipops indicate crossing

Council back at demolition site

<i>Boy</i> wins big at inaugural people's choice awards

Taika Waititi's <i>Boy</i> has had another successful night, this time at the inaugural Visa Entertainment Screen Awards in Auckland.

Sick girl snubbed by Ramsay has life saving surgery

A chronically ill Hawkes Bay girl whose charity event was snubbed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is getting life-saving surgery.

Sex tour accused to face trial in October

Wildlife experts want to stop zoo going ahead with elephant plan

Mayor expects detailed action plans from CCOs