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![The chandelier has 31,872 flowers made from recycled bottles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The chandelier has 31,872 flowers made from recycled bottles
Artist Wendy Hannah says the sculpture was five years in the making.
![Man missing after setting out for beach walk in east Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man missing after setting out for beach walk in east Auckland
Zhichao Wang was reported missing after last being seen at 10am yesterday.
!['It’s horrific': Physical abuse and bullying a daily occurrence at Auckland school, parents claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It’s horrific': Physical abuse and bullying a daily occurrence at Auckland school, parents claim
Daily fights and bullying at Howick College is causing parents to remove their kids.
![Two dairies ram-raided and six teens arrested overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two dairies ram-raided and six teens arrested overnight
Police say their helicopter crew saw teens speeding away from the ram raid.
!['So shocking': Hammer-wielding primary school-aged youths raid Auckland liquor store](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'So shocking': Hammer-wielding primary school-aged youths raid Auckland liquor store
Community fears lack of punishment after youths as young as 10 raid store during school.
![New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.
![New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry
One parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.
![Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.
![Maurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Maurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland Council
Maurice Williamson is seeking one of two Howick seats on Auckland Council.
![Locations of interest: All Half Moon Bay cafe diners considered close contacts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Locations of interest: All Half Moon Bay cafe diners considered close contacts
Customers who dined inside and outside the Ara-Tai Cafe are now close contacts.
![School case: 130 Auckland students and staff undergo Covid tests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School case: 130 Auckland students and staff undergo Covid tests
The risk of transmission at the school was reportedly considered 'very low'.
![Lockdown Heroes: Woman makes lockdown bearable with 'next level' display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lockdown Heroes: Woman makes lockdown bearable with 'next level' display
A woman in Howick has entertained her local community with great creativity.
![Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?
Two councillors are calling out the lack of funding for South Auckland facilities.
!['Almighty boom': Boy racer chaos - 'there is going to be a kid get hit one day'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Almighty boom': Boy racer chaos - 'there is going to be a kid get hit one day'
Police are boosting Cockle Bay patrols after the latest of many dangerous incidents.
![Howick home invasion: Terrified residents flee to safety as late night break-in unfolds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Howick home invasion: Terrified residents flee to safety as late night break-in unfolds
At first the residents discovered their power cut. Then they heard glass breaking.
![Auckland residents fight council's plans to sell parks and reserves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland residents fight council's plans to sell parks and reserves
The issue could have wider ramifications for the city's green spaces.
![Watch: Man flees police as dirt bikers use pristine golf green as racing track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Man flees police as dirt bikers use pristine golf green as racing track
Motorbikes careened over course as players teed off.
![Sharks sighted in water off Auckland beaches; warning to swimmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sharks sighted in water off Auckland beaches; warning to swimmers
'We were more worried about the kids on the beach and people on jet skis.'
![Murder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind bars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Murder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind bars
Daryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.
![Playgrounds and toilets could be closed by Auckland Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Playgrounds and toilets could be closed by Auckland Council
The council has already closed service centres in Birkenhead and Glenfield.
![Elizabeth Zhong homicide mystery: Did the killer leave NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Elizabeth Zhong homicide mystery: Did the killer leave NZ?
Did Elizabeth Zhong's killer leave the country before police found the body?