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![Firefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Firefighters battle ‘well-involved’ house fire in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
The fire, which started in the roof, was reported to Fenz around 4.30pm.
![Mother’s warning after 'creepy old man’s' indecent act in front of daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mother’s warning after 'creepy old man’s' indecent act in front of daughter
A man in his 50s indecently exposed himself in front of a schoolgirl walking home.
![Person fighting for life after being found near water's edge at West Auckland bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Person fighting for life after being found near water's edge at West Auckland bay
The police helicopter flies overhead at the quiet bay on Manukau Harbour.
![Man who allegedly attacked Auckland mayoral candidate involved in two crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Man who allegedly attacked Auckland mayoral candidate involved in two crashes
Craig Lord says he will defend any charges brought against him.
![Auckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault
'Doc said no shower till Monday so I'm lobbying the wife about sponge baths.'
![Seeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up fines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Seeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up fines
How many of us aren't paying our fines?
![Mob prospect shot in driveway, witnesses refuse to help police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mob prospect shot in driveway, witnesses refuse to help police
The victim suffered critical injuries in the shooting.
![Picture Perfect: Auckland's top spots for Labour Weekend walks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Picture Perfect: Auckland's top spots for Labour Weekend walks
Shake up your next level 3 walk with one of Auckland's most stunning views.
![Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
![Lotto win: Two South Island winners split $5 million Powerball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lotto win: Two South Island winners split $5 million Powerball
Strike Four has rolled over to Wednesday night.
!['Left to suffer': Duck dies after being shot with an arrow in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Left to suffer': Duck dies after being shot with an arrow in Auckland
The duck suffered 'high levels of pain and distress' and eventually died.
![Communities split over free school lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
![Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
![Auckland mall eatery added to growing list of virus 'locations of interest'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland mall eatery added to growing list of virus 'locations of interest'
Kage restaurant in Lynnmall is put on alert after a Covid-infected person visited.
![Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back
Māngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.
![U13 league brawl: Two Auckland teams guilty of 'disrepute'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
U13 league brawl: Two Auckland teams guilty of 'disrepute'
Both teams warned if they misbehave again they will be out for the 2020 season.
![Boy left bleeding as fans, adults storm pitch in u-13 match brawl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Boy left bleeding as fans, adults storm pitch in u-13 match brawl
Police, Auckland Rugby League investigate incident that left young player concussed.
![Firearm-wielding intruder in Blockhouse Bay - but no threat to public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Firearm-wielding intruder in Blockhouse Bay - but no threat to public
Police investigating an incident where people were threatened with a gun in their home.
![Mystery death: Inspirational entrepreneur's life cut short at 41](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Mystery death: Inspirational entrepreneur's life cut short at 41
Inspirational 'gentle giant' who launched NZ trampolining success story Jump dies at 41.
![Rescue under way for woman who fell down cliff in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rescue under way for woman who fell down cliff in Auckland
Emergency services were at the scene near the Te Ara o Tiriwa walkway in Blockhouse Bay.
![Family's sleepless nights after terrifying door-knock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Family's sleepless nights after terrifying door-knock
"We always thought this was one of the safest areas."