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First look: Inside Foodstuffs NI's biggest new supermarket – $73m New World Pt Chevalier
'Our biggest new store opening since the February opening of Pak'nSave Highland Park.'

'Potentially criminal': Suspicious person posed as cyclone damage surveyor – Akl resident
The visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.

On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier
The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.

Speedway mounts legal challenge over council's $11m venue switch
Letters of support 'were fraudulently created', the statement of claim says.

Auckland Council CEO: Thunderstorms are unpredictable, the team did extremely well
OPINION: In a crisis, there will always be people who feel the response should be faster.

Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.

Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop
Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners say
One desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding.

'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop
The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD
Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald

'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees
About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.

The $300m stadium plan for Western Springs: New images released
Auckland Arena launched its website and social media to gain public support.

Opinion: I wasted 3.5 hours on buses – thanks a lot transport bosses
OPINION: If we're serious about public transport, we need to stop scoring own goals.

Cyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hits
Auckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.

Icon replacing China Construction: $300m Seascape tower to be finished
Developer Shundi Customs announced a new builder for 56-level Auckland apartment project.

What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.

Top jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catch
There is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.

‘I’ll carry on’: Why this Auckland councillor won’t back down despite abuse
'I only do this because I care and because I love this community.'

Property Insider: What can be done about Seascape? Rich-lister Kurt Gibbons’ waterfront Herne Bay house sale
'Our hope remains that this civil dispute is resolved as quickly as possible' - McCormick