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![Wet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dump
West Auckland residents are starting to clean up after a massive rain storm on Monday.
![West Auckland flooding: 400 homes still without power, homes damaged and roads closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
West Auckland flooding: 400 homes still without power, homes damaged and roads closed
Some roads 'may be out of action for some time' as a result of the vicious weather.
![Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man accused of crashing stolen car after police chase also charged with Covid crime
The vehicle was spotted driving erratically, including on a footpath, prior to the chase.
![Watch: 'It felt like America' - cops, motorist swoop on attempted car-jacker on Auckland motorway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'It felt like America' - cops, motorist swoop on attempted car-jacker on Auckland motorway
"I wasn't expecting to see this kind of behaviour in New Zealand."
![Stuntwoman recovering from brain surgery after LOTR set injury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stuntwoman recovering from brain surgery after LOTR set injury
'Doctors report that it went well,' Lucy Lawless shared.
![Failed Auckland wedding fair saga continues, business now in liquidation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Failed Auckland wedding fair saga continues, business now in liquidation
Vendors disappointed and disgusted at their treatment.
![Auckland Council hits small rural communities with big rate rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland Council hits small rural communities with big rate rise
About 7500 town and lifestyle property owners have been hit with big rate rises.
![Auckland wedding fair canned, vendors out of pocket despite refund promise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland wedding fair canned, vendors out of pocket despite refund promise
Auckland wedding fair cancelled after organiser's repeated promises it would go ahead.
![Money laundering probe: One of 10 accused pleads not guilty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Money laundering probe: One of 10 accused pleads not guilty
Six of the 10 people charged are set to appear in court this week.
![Thousands of Auckland households face rate rise up to 23 per cent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thousands of Auckland households face rate rise up to 23 per cent
Many of the 7500 households have poor public transport and no footpaths.
![Why West Auckland traffic is driving residents mad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why West Auckland traffic is driving residents mad
Over 30 years Northwest is expected to grow by more than 100,000 people and 40,000 homes.
![Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man 'drove on wrong side of road', crashed while fleeing police
'I looked in my rear-vision mirror and it looked like his tyres were flat.'
![Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
![Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack
The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.
![Armed police stop vehicles in Auckland after person reported to be carrying firearm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Armed police stop vehicles in Auckland after person reported to be carrying firearm
'Police take these reports seriously and were armed as a precaution,' a spokeswoman said.
![Simmering tensions between supporters in court after West Auckland bar attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simmering tensions between supporters in court after West Auckland bar attack
Security guards had to separate supporters.
![Man fighting for life after violent attack at West Auckland bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man fighting for life after violent attack at West Auckland bar
A man is on life support after an alleged attack at a West Auckland bar on Friday.
![Go NZ: The undiscovered Auckland wine region that's right on your doorstep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Go NZ: The undiscovered Auckland wine region that's right on your doorstep
Move over Waiheke, there's a new weekend destination in town.
![One person injured in West Auckland explosion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One person injured in West Auckland explosion
One person has been injured in an explosion in Kumeū, West Auckland.
![Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Queue in your car: Pak'nSave, New World trial text entry system
The trial involves customers being able to text the store to get a place in the queue.
![Fancy a vineyard tour? You can do that from your couch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fancy a vineyard tour? You can do that from your couch
Lockdown doesn't mean losing out. Make that online order and get tasting.