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![Inmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chicken](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Inmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chicken
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
![Two-storey house fire in Blockhouse Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Two-storey house fire in Blockhouse Bay
The home was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.
![Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
![Firefighters battle West Auckland jockey club grandstand blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Firefighters battle West Auckland jockey club grandstand blaze
Fire investigators have been at the scene and two trucks are there checking for hotspots.
![Where to next for Dale, the Avondale spider?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Where to next for Dale, the Avondale spider?
Suburb's beloved statue has to shift, and locals are pitching their ideas.
![Watch: Video shows BurgerFuel car revving before Santa parade crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Watch: Video shows BurgerFuel car revving before Santa parade crash
Six people were moderately injured in the crash.
![‘Crying in pain’: Woman hit by BurgerFuel car describes Santa parade mayhem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
‘Crying in pain’: Woman hit by BurgerFuel car describes Santa parade mayhem
Witnesses said the car was revving its engine before it drove into the crowd.
![Santa parade horror: Adult, kids pulled from car and assaulted after vehicle rolled into crowd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Santa parade horror: Adult, kids pulled from car and assaulted after vehicle rolled into crowd
The incident happened as the parade travelled down Great North Rd.
!['I lost my self identity' - Symone Tafuna'i](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'I lost my self identity' - Symone Tafuna'i
Symone Tafuna'i has been competing in athletics since she was a young child.
!['Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison
“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”
![Watch: Covid response critic's meltdown at Hipkins' market walkabout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Watch: Covid response critic's meltdown at Hipkins' market walkabout
Hipkins confronted by man claiming Covid restrictions ruined his business.
![Police investigating 1980 murder of Alicia O’Reilly to trial DNA tool used by FBI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Police investigating 1980 murder of Alicia O’Reilly to trial DNA tool used by FBI
Police brass have approved the use of controversial genealogy test as investigation tool.
![Cold case: Police investigating 1980 murder of 6yo girl want DNA tool that caught ‘Golden State Killer’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Cold case: Police investigating 1980 murder of 6yo girl want DNA tool that caught ‘Golden State Killer’
Mother of Alicia O’Reilly frustrated by 18-month wait for police to make decision.
![Watch: Arnott’s new Auckland factory will cater for local tastes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Watch: Arnott’s new Auckland factory will cater for local tastes
The company will release a new local range of biscuits next month.
![New Avondale units sold from $450,000 - with swimming pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
New Avondale units sold from $450,000 - with swimming pool
Marutūāhu-Ockham will have delivered 541 Auckland apartments: 199 are KiwiBuilds.
![Person critically injured at West Auckland home, investigation under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Person critically injured at West Auckland home, investigation under way
Police were called to the incident at a property on Elm St in Avondale around 1.30am.
![Manslaughter sentencing: 501 deportee was on bail when he shot man in stomach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Manslaughter sentencing: 501 deportee was on bail when he shot man in stomach
Ex-partner Sandy Younes was also sentenced for cleaning up the crime scene.
![Ram raids in Westgate and Avondale overnight as police hunt offenders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Ram raids in Westgate and Avondale overnight as police hunt offenders
Ram raids target West Auckand businesses.
![Avondale magazine pays tribute to Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Avondale magazine pays tribute to Māori matriarch Titewhai Harawira
Local Avondale magazine pays tribute to resident Titewhai Harawira, who passed in January.
!['Distressing': Auckland library closes after protesters target drag performer's storytelling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Distressing': Auckland library closes after protesters target drag performer's storytelling
The event was part of Pride Fest Out West, and involved dancing, songs, and stories.
![Mandal Sellick murder trial: Ex-partner pleads guilty to cleaning crime scene before trial begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Mandal Sellick murder trial: Ex-partner pleads guilty to cleaning crime scene before trial begins
Mars Rakeem, 28, was shot to death in 2021.