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'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.
Man faces court after shots fired outside an Auckland hospital
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court later today.
Watch: Auckland ferry slices across SailGP fleet near start line
Auckland Transport says the ferry had right of way and slowed down.
Dog walking limit being proposed by Auckland Council
Packs of dogs are becoming an emerging issue, says the council.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge
Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.
Watch: Floating picnic table pulls up to SailGP Auckland
A policeman on a jetski intercepted the group of men, took a photograph, and left.
Kiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fire
A GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.
Opinion: SailGP's Auckland event set a new standard for sports
Grandstand tickets cost $179, while premium seats were priced at $219.
Armed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.
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Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / NZ Herald
SailGP meets Auckland: How did the fans find the event?
Find out what the fans thought of the SailGP landing in Auckland over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald
'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schools
How we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.
Heavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland
'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'
‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing note
The prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.
Burling laments equipment issues as Australia sail to SailGP victory in Auckland
The form team of the weekend ended the regatta with the title in their grasp.
'Won’t eat you': Jetskier’s thrilling close encounter with 5m whale shark
The 5m-long beast swam around the jetski before bumping it and moving on.
SailGP Auckland recap: Black Foils miss out on Auckland final
All the action from day two of SailGP's Auckland debut
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
ERA finds restaurant bosses pressured her to sign a casual contract or lose her job.
Sir Russell Coutts speaks to Newstalk ZB on the Auckland SailGP
Sir Russell Coutts spoke to Newstalk ZB about the Auckland Sail GP and his future plans for the event. Video / NZ Herald
Coutts reveals talks over long-term hosting agreement in Auckland
'We wanted to try Auckland and see if it worked. It clearly has.'
Aucklanders do better on some living costs than other Kiwis: New report
Aucklanders spend less on energy and more on transport.
Luke Combs performs a shoey with rugby stars at Eden Park concert
NZ rugby stars joined the US country music legend on stage for an unconventional drink.
‘Honoured’: Nashville star Mitchell Tenpenny on NZ’s country music renaissance
'It just feels really cool to be a part of it as it’s growing.'
'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks out
Three men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.
Rivalry reignites as familiar Burling and Tuke foe joins SailGP fleet
They've meet at the Olympics and America's Cup, now the rivalry resumes in SailGP.
Auckland’s weather forecast goes downhill: Showers, strong winds forecast amid SailGP
Increasing cloud expected for City of Sails, along with showers, and a daily high of 24C.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
‘That saved us’: What the Black Foils learned from day one in Auckland
New Zealand team remain in the hunt after a slow start at SailGP Auckland.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
The Veils’ Finn Andrews shares his favourite spots in Auckland
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