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![‘Beating heart’ of Māori storytelling marks 10 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Beating heart’ of Māori storytelling marks 10 years
Kōanga Festival is expanding from two weeks to three.
![More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
More fog expected in Auckland today, before giving way to heavy rain
The rain is expected to drench the city for most of today.
![School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
![Police 'failure' as arson accused kept in jail for 286 days after another suspect identified](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police 'failure' as arson accused kept in jail for 286 days after another suspect identified
Edmond Apanui will receive compensation for 'significant procedural failure' by police.
!['More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.
![Auckland real estate agency fined $7000, censured for 25 audit breaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland real estate agency fined $7000, censured for 25 audit breaches
Breaches which occurred during a three-year period resulted in a tribunal ruling.
![Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.
!['Devastated': Store owner speechless after car crashes through doors, catches alight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Devastated': Store owner speechless after car crashes through doors, catches alight
She said this is the fourth time her store has been targeted this year.
![Staff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Staff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facility
There were serious concerns regarding staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.
![First XV rugby wrap: Why Dilworth had points taken away from historic win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
First XV rugby wrap: Why Dilworth had points taken away from historic win
It is the most controversial incident in Auckland 1A First XV rugby so far this season.
![‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
![Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
![Mt Wellington shooting victim was patched Rebels MC member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mt Wellington shooting victim was patched Rebels MC member
His dad joined the gang to protect his kids. Now his son has been shot dead in a car.
![Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn
High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.
![Mt Wellington homicide investigation continues with autopsy, identification of body today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mt Wellington homicide investigation continues with autopsy, identification of body today
Man found dead on Penrose Rd on Saturday. Gunshots were reported earlier.
![Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets
A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright
![Auckland woman missing for three weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland woman missing for three weeks
Police appea; for the public's help to find an Auckland woman missing for three weeks.
![Family of man found killed outside vape store ‘in shock’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Family of man found killed outside vape store ‘in shock’
Police found the man dead in a car after reports of gunfire outside near business.
![Auckland police find weapons cache during Dairy Flat search warrant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland police find weapons cache during Dairy Flat search warrant
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and is due in court at a later date.
![Trump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Trump gunman named & new beat cops hit the street | Focus Morning Bulletin July 15, 2024
Thomas Matthew Crooks named as Trump gunman, more cops hit the CBD beat and severe weather warning for upper North Island.
![Esoteric Revelation is an exhibition for the stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Esoteric Revelation is an exhibition for the stars
Wāhine Māori artists showcase creativity for Matariki exhibition.